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Why is it important to Renew Your Car Insurance Policy on Time?
Last Saturday, Suhani's car insurance expired. Despite repeated reminders from her insurer and her mother, she forgot to renew it. As luck would have it, while pulling her car out of the garage, an auto suddenly sped past. To avoid a collision, Suhani instinctively swerved, and before anyone could react, her car slammed into the side wall. Thankfully, no one was hurt, but her car wasn't as fortunate. She realised, to her dismay, that she had missed her car policy renewal by just two days, a costly oversight. The repair bill was ₹12,000, leaving her with both a lighter wallet and a heavy heart.
Sounds sad, right? Well, it is. When you miss a timely renewal, you not only expose yourself to legal implications but also become liable for all the expenses, like repair bills, medical charges, and third-party liabilities.
Having car insurance helps you have a safety set in such situations, offering you financial backing and peace of mind. With affordable premiums, you ensure your protection against such risks of costly accidents. Additionally, it is legally mandatory for all car owners to have a car insurance plan according to Section 146 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988. Need more reasons to see why you need that car insurance renewal? Well, let's see.