Car owners know that maintenance and repairs of their vehicles are sometimes inevitable. And when it comes to car tires, the costs of replacement can be significant. But here arises the question: are car tires covered under your auto insurance? The answer is, as with many things in the insurance world, that it depends on several factors.
Firstly, we need to look at the two main types of coverage that are relevant to car tires:liability coverage and comprehensive coverage.
Let's look at some examples:
But there are also situations where car tires are not covered under your auto insurance,even with comprehensive coverage:
It is important to read your policy carefully and understand what is and isn't covered regarding your car tires. If in doubt, contact your insurance company for clarification.
In the Netherlands, it is mandatory to have car insurance. The Motor Insurance Liability Act (WAM) requires every car to have at least third-party liability insurance (WA insurance). This insurance covers the damage you cause to others with your car. But what happens if you drive without insurance? In this blog, we explain the consequences if you are caught.
When comparing the insurance costs of electric cars to those of gasoline cars, an interesting dynamic emerges. Generally, electric cars are more expensive to insure than their gasoline counterparts. This trend can be attributed to several factors inherent to electric vehicles.
