Arizona Auto Insurance Companies
Reader’s Question:
I let my 19-year-old son use my car once in a while. This makes me quite worried because he goes out a lot. My car insurance provider here in Arizona doesn’t exactly give good service, so I’m thinking of switching to another company. What level of service can I expect to receive from other car insurance companies out there? How much help can they be if my son ever gets into trouble?
Marilyn
Glendale, AZ
My advice is for you to first ask your auto insurance providers there in Arizona what services are available in their package. How much would that cost you? Tell them about your concerns and ask them how they normally handle such. Finally, try to ask around about how soon and how well they respond. Nothing beats experience when it comes to these things.
The companies with reputedly good service usually have trained representatives who respond to accidents in about two hours or less. They can assist you in accident scenes, your work place or your home. Several car insurance companies have partnerships with vehicle repair shops. You can directly take your car to these pre-approved shops and wait for your agent. This makes resolving your car trouble faster and generally more efficient.
If you can afford it, you can also choose car insurance providers with coverage that help you if you ever need towing, flat tire changing or delivery of fuel and fluid. If you have to rent a car because yours has been damaged, some insurers also reimburse what you spend on car rental.
Many of these services may be available 24 hours but first, ask whether or not they are. I hope this gives you peace of mind.