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What is Car Insurance?

by Mark Lyne

Car Insurance is insurance coverage which consumers may purchase for any owned, or in the case of a "Non-Owners" policy, an un-owned vehicle.

Car insurance is also commonly referred to as auto insurance, truck insurance, vehicle insurance, etc. It is also worth noting that for many companies there is a distinction between consumer vehicle insurance and commercial vehicle insurance.

The primary purpose of car insurance or auto insurance is to provide protection against losses which result from traffic accidents, theft, or damage dealt to the vehicle from outside sources, such as hail, or vandalism.

Please refer to the following article for more details on car insurance and things to keep in mind when shopping for the best coverage and rate while comparing auto insurance quotes.

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