It is not only because of the law but for the benefit of your vehicle, it is good to get it insured. Whether you purchase a new car or old second-hand vehicle, its insurance is needed always. A third-party car insurance policy provides protection against liabilities (legal and financial) towards a third-party.
However, you can buy a comprehensive cover as well that not only provides third-party coverage but protects your vehicle against damage or loss. Here are a few benefits of having a car insurance policy:
Personal Accident Cover: A comprehensive car insurance policy not only provides third-party cover but as well as offers cover against personal accident. In personal accident cover, you get a pre-defined amount against death because of the accident and permanent total disability. In addition to this, one can purchase this cover for co-passengers as well even on an unnamed basis, which will be maximum as per the seating capacity of the vehicle. However, the amount of coverage is pre-determined even in this case. Loss or Damage of the Insured Vehicle :: A comprehensive car insurance policy provides coverage against damage or loss to your car. Reasons for damage like fire, accident, or self-ignition are covered in this plan. In addition to this, if the car faces losses because of theft, burglary, terrorism, riots, then also an insurance policy covers it. Moreover, it also covers loss or damage occurred due to transit via train, air, road, inland waterways, or lift. Vast Network of Garages : : Most of the car insurance providers have a wide range of network garages that are spread across the country. This feature ensures that you can get the service of your car anywhere in India. No Claim Bonus : : One of the best benefits of having a car insurance policy is its No Claim Bonus (NCB) feature. You are eligible to avail of this offer for each claim-free year. The NCB is available as a discount on the next premium and this makes car insurance policy comparatively more affordable. Liabilities of Third-Party : : If your car meets with an accident and causes loss or damage to the property of a third-party, then do not worry as it is covered under car insurance policy. Moreover, if you come across any legal liabilities because of an accident by your car like death or injury to any person or property, then do not worry, your car insurance provides you coverage for the same.