Updating Arizona Auto Insurance After Moving To Another State
Reader’s Question:
Greetings. I am a former resident of Lake Havasu City, Arizona and has just recently moved to Phoenix about a month ago due to work-related issues. I intend on settling here and have already moved in most of my stuff from Havasu. I haven’t, however, updated my my new address with my auto insurance. Will my insurance cover the cost if ever anything happens to me even if my personal information is not updated?
Noel
Phoenix, AZ
Hello, Noel. To answer your question—Your auto insurance that you acquired in Lake Havasu will cover damages and expenses to you and your car even if your residency is not updated as long as it happens within the said auto insurance coverage period of your policy and as long you can provide proof of your former address, your date of moving to Phoenix, Arizona and the date of when the policy came to effect. This also means that you have to update all legal identifications including driver’s license, as well as your car registration. You may opt to do this on the next renewal of the said documents. Just be sure to provide a copy of your driver’s license, your car’s registration and police report, in case anything happens, to your auto insurance before they approve of paying for the damages. Proof of identity is what’s most important. State ID, DMV license, Social Security and other primary legal identifications is a must. However, if your auto insurance finds other inconsistencies with your personal information through your other identifications, they can assume that you might be giving false personal information.
Your auto insurance will question such inconsistencies and ask for a plausible reason for such event.
Driver Improvement Course – Will it Remove Points From my License?
Reader’s Question:
Is it true that if I take the driver improvement course in Arizona there will be no points charged to my license or it will lower my auto insurance rate premiums?
Ben
Catalina Foothills, AZ
If you receive a ticket for a non-criminal traffic violation and elect to attend a basic driver improvement course in Arizona there should be no points on your driving record. If, as a result of a traffic violation, you elect to attend and complete a basic driver improvement course, you will receive the following advantages:
1. Your insurance rates will not go up and your car insurance policy cannot be canceled because of this infraction, unless this involved an accident where you were at fault.
2. Points may not be added to your driving record, adjudication of guilt is withheld, the fine is reduced up to 18% and safe driver status is maintained if applicable.
Driving Without Car Insurance in Arizona
Reader’s Question:
Is it illegal to drive without insurance in Arizona? I live in Glendale Arizona.
Sarah
Glendale, AZ
Almost every state requires every individual to have car liability insurance. All states have financial responsibility laws also. This means that even in a state that does not require auto liability insurance, you need to have sufficient assets to pay the claims if you get involved in an accident. If you don’t have enough assets, you must buy at least the state’s minimum amount of insurance.
In Arizona, the required coverages are Bodily Injury and Property Damage. The minimum required limits are $15,000 per person and $30,000 per accident for Bodily Injury and $10,000 Property Damage per accident. This requirement does not apply to motorcycles though.
What to Expect From the Best Car Insurance Company
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.
What Does Comprehensive and Collision Insurance Cover
Reader’s Question:
I accidentally hit the passenger side front-end of the vehicle while pulling into my garage. I have both comprehensive and collision coverage in Scottsdale, AZ, will either of these physical coverage cover the repairs to my car?
Lala
Scottsdale, AZ
Yes, this should cover under the collision coverage in Scottsdale, AZ.
Collision Coverage covers damages to your vehicle when your automobile hits, or is hit by, another car, or other object. This insurance coverage pays to fix your car less the deductible you choose. This insurance is limited to the terms and conditions contained in your auto insurance policy.
One claim typically, should not cause your insurance costs to rise. Most insurance providers have an insurance claim threshold that must be paid by them before increasing your auto insurance rate. Usually minor damages fall below the threshold, unless it is high value car that costs a lot to fix minor damages. If it is one of many violations or insurance claims then you can expect your auto insurance rate to rise.
Do Car Rental Agencies Cover Damages to the Car?
Reader’s Question:
Is a car rental agency liable to the damages to my vehicle if the person they rented the vehicle to does not have auto insurance at all in Peoria AZ?
Mike
Peoria, AZ
It will depend upon laws of the state if the rental car company can be held liable for the damages caused by a motorist who rented from them and caused an accident and without car insurance. A person renting a car typically signs a rental agreement which puts responsibility for damages caused in an accident on the renter.
Though many people believe that rental car companies will assume full responsibility for the vehicles they rent, in most states, rental car companies are not obligated to take responsibility for the actions of their rental motorists including Arizona.
If you were hit by an uninsured driver driving a rental car in Peoria AZ, you should contact the car rental company to see if they are going to take responsibility for the damages their renter have caused. If they are not, then you can contact Arizona insurance regulator or a lawyer to find out the state law that requires rental car agencies to do in this type of situation. Are you ready to get a an Arizona auto insurance quote….just enter your zip code and answer a few questions.
Choosing the Right Auto Insurance Company in Arizona
Reader’s Question:
I am going to renew my auto insurance policy here in Casas Adobes, Arizona next week and I received two different offers from two different auto insurance companies, with discount respectively. Can you please help me determining which one I’m going to choose?
Rafael
Casas Adobes, AZ
Sure Rafael,
Wow! Normally discounts are incentives being offered by the auto insurance companies in Casas Adobes, Arizona to selected drivers only. Also only few auto insurance companies who give certain offers to certain individuals and you’re lucky to get not just one but two offers. So if you are interested with these discounts, might as well contact your local insurance agent in Casas Adobes, Arizona to give you pointers on these offers. The usual incentive discount that an auto insurance company provides is when the driver has a clean driving history or the accident free discount.
There are also discounts being offered to good students, this discount is for the teenage drivers or youth drivers who posses a solid academic records. Also these youth drivers can receive auto insurance discounts upon completion of safety driver awareness educational program.
Discounts are also offered to a family who includes more than one vehicle in their policy. You can also get big discounts when you combine auto insurance to homeowners’ policy. You will notice a big value for your money on this method.
With those discount solutions that I’ve presented to you, I will be glad and happy to hear if one of these days you will be qualified to those incentive discounts. Check your options for auto insurance policies in your are by typing your zip code on a similar form on any insurance websites like the one in this page.
Free and Cheap Auto Insurance Quote in Arizona
Reader’s Question:
Is it free and quick to get an Arizona cheap online car insurance quote?
Michael
Phoenix Az
An Arizona cheap online car insurance quote is free and quick to get. If there are companies that ask for fees before giving you a quote, it’s best to find others who can give you the quote without charging a fee. There are two types of quotes that you can obtain for an Arizona cheap online car insurance. The first type is the kind of quote that is computed after an insurance company gets all of the relevant information about you. These include your name, age, address, marital status, driving history, car model and type, and the type of coverage you need.
The age and address are important factors in actual calculations. Naturally, the quote you will obtain from this will be quite near the actual premium. The actual premium will be higher since taxes and fees will be included in the final calculation. If you do not mind giving a lot of information, then, this type of quick Arizona cheap online car insurance quote will work for you. If not, there are other companies that give you quotes based on the car model and type and your driving history. They won’t ask for your age or your place of residence. You get more privacy in this respect.
Does a Speeding Ticket Makes Car Insurance Rate Go Up?
Reader’s Question:
I live in Mesa Arizona and recently received a speeding ticket (14 miles over limit). Will my insurance rate go up after just one offense of speeding ticket? How many points is that in my driving record? What would be the cheapest auto insurance in Arizona that would accept me…and my record?
Theresa
Mesa, AZ
Moving violations points range from 2 to 8 points in Arizona depending upon the seriousness of the offense. Speeding is listed as a three point offense by the AZ Department Of Transportation. This infraction point list does not state how much over the speed limit this point amount is for so would appear it is 3 points on an Arizona license for any speeding ticket.
Depending upon how your insurance provider’s rating system works, your car insurance premiums could go up after just one offense. To know more information about your insurance company’s rating system regarding moving violations, contact your insurance broker or the Arizona Department of Insurance which whom insurance companies must file their rates with.
Driving Without Insurance – What Happens if your Get in an Accident
Reader’s Question:
My wife unknowingly drove without a insurance and license in Arizona. She was hit by another vehicle that ran a red light, driven by a young driver without a seat-belt. What should she expect?
Andy
Glendale, AZ
Typically even without having insurance on your vehicle, your wife should be able to make a claim against the at-fault party’s car insurance policy for the damages to your car.
Typically, if you operate a car without having your license then it is a traffic violation with limited fines ($35 to $150, depending on the state). As for the penalties for driving without a insurance or license, they are usually quite serious in the state of Arizona. Operating a vehicle without a license is a class 1 misdemeanor and penalties can include the vehicle being impounded, a court imposed fine of $300 or more, and 48 hours in jail .
If at the time of that accident you had car insurance but did not have proof of it in the car so were cited, you can show proof of valid insurance for that time period and have the charges dismissed. But if you do not show proof of insurance, the judge may issue a fine in addition to any action taken by the MVD.
