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147 messages, Last post on May 15, 2008 at 8:03 AM
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Replying to: cccompson (Oct 10, 2007 1:15 pm) Girls are much cheaper than boys and I kept thinking the old car I had given her would not last as long as it did. She is temporarily using our old minivan now...less than $400 per year for 100/300 liability, despite a ticket or two. I may look at transferring the title, next time plates are up for renewal, if it seems she is going to keep it indefinitely. |
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My son is 20 and has compiled a fairly bad driving record. I had enough and just signed the car over to him and and also got him his own ins policy with PA state minimums. My daughter is 18.5 and has a much better record. She drives a "beater" car but since she's under a family policy obviously she pays for all of our cars. We are in a position where we could do the same with her - sign the car over and get her her own insurance. Any recommendations? Is this worthwhile? Should young drivers go with minimums since they have no assets to go after? Is there anything I missing here with regards to kids "owning" the car and having their own policies? Thanks.
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Replying to: ckone0814 (Dec 05, 2007 5:08 am) When did my kid move in with you?  "...Any recommendations?..." There is a very detailed discussion of this topic on "Questions about Insurance and Accidents" board. There are a couple of lawyers there that seem to have accurate info. |
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hello clever people out there, can someone please tell me where i can find a list of which vehicles are least expensive to insure for a teen, also would be nice to see which are safest too? i have a 16 year old which is about to be unleashed on the world. (you have been warned!) i am trying to figure whether a large used sedan our a used SUV would be best for him. thanks for any advice..
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Replying to: maxllama (May 12, 2008 11:30 am) Without hesitating, she said "Saturn sedan". I suspect, since this was 5 1/2 years ago, that she was referring to the polymer-sided ones (the S-series and the ION). No 2-doors. No trucks. Nothing sporty. No SUV's. Sedans only. Oh, and for what it's worth, we've made each of our kids pay their own insurance, plus have enough in savings to cover the deductible. They will be a safer driver if they have some skin in the game. |
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Replying to: maxllama (May 12, 2008 11:30 am) Due to grade inflation, that is not expecting too much. The cost of insuring the teenager on YOUR car depends not only on his grades, but his & your credit records, in addition to the other criteria, although there will be a multiple car discount. The Liability cost is not dependent on the car so much as the style of car may prevent the company from accepting him for coverage. There are many 4 cylinder 4 speed manual coupes that won't contain the gang out there. Advise him there will not be any coverage for the car so if he breaks it, he puts the air back in his bike tires. Prepare yourself for four years of light sleeping. |
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What are the steps necessary to place your child on your insurance policy? A co-worker said his son was driving his car under his insurance policy, because he was a household member. I told him his son wasn't covered because he needed to call his insurance company and have his sons name added to his policy as a driver. Which would increase his rates... correct? Also, do I need to carry my wifes proof of insurance card when I'm driving her car? I say no, just mine... she says yes. |
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I suspect that the answers to your questions may depend upon what state you live in and who your insurance carrier is. Here in Colorado, I've been with State Farm since I moved here in 1993. When my stepson turned 15 and got his permit, I contacted my agent. Was told that he was covered under my policy until he got his license, then we'd need to "add" him to our policy. Yes, our rates did increase a little bit. When we added a third car to the household, he had to be noted as the "primary" driver of one of them. Didn't matter if it was the car he drove regularly, so we put him on the vehicle that would cost him the least. He still had rights to drive any of the cars we had. Regarding the insurance card, State Farm issues us two - one that stays in the vehicle and the other stays with the primary driver. So, when I drive my wife's car, I have the insurance card for "my" car in my wallet, and the insurance card for "her" car in the glove box. Should something happen, we would use the card in the glove box as that shows the policy number for that vehicle. Hope that answers your questions.
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Replying to: michaell (May 14, 2008 8:10 am) We also have State Farm (Ky) insurance. I use to keep the extra insurance card in the glove box. Lately though I think I had both cards in my wallet. So, my wife was right then. Either her insurance card in my wallet or in her glove box. |
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The Family Auto Policy covers all members residing in the household. The youthful driver does not have to be reported to the company to have coverage. When the youthfu driver is SPECIFICALLY EXCLUDED The named insured(s) have to sign a "Driver Exclusion Endorsement". Quite a few states have ruled that the DEE does not apply due to the state's Financial Responsibility Law (not in the public's interest) minimum of 25/50/10. In excess of the state's minimum limits, the DEE does apply. You don't have to report your youth to the company to have him covered. Even if he drives a friend's car that isn't on any insurance and has a crash, the youth is still covered under your primary policy as secondary coverage and he doesn't even have to have a license! |
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