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When it comes to protecting your vehicle, unexpected events can happen at any time. Whether it’s a fallen tree branch during a storm or an encounter with wildlife on the road, these incidents can lead to costly repairs that standard liability insurance won’t cover. Understanding how comprehensive car insurance works can save you from being stuck paying the entire bill after such mishaps.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

If you’re a Georgia driver looking for peace of mind and broader protection, this blog will guide you through the benefits of comprehensive coverage. Learn how comprehensive coverage helps cover damages caused by unforeseen incidents and why it might be the right choice to safeguard your vehicle and your wallet.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What Does Comprehensive Car Insurance Cover in Georgia?<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Comprehensive car insurance is one of the key coverage types, along with <\/span>collision coverage<\/span><\/a>, that you can add to your <\/span>auto policies<\/span><\/a>. Comprehensive insurance protects your car against damage caused in a non-collision event like weather damage, natural disasters, vandalism, theft, and accidents with animals, while collision coverage applies when your vehicle hits another vehicle or object.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Non-collision incidents include damage caused by hail, wind, floods, lightning, earthquakes, fire, tornadoes, hurricanes, and other extreme weather events. Theft and vandalism are included as well, in which you\u2019ll be reimbursed if your car is stolen or intentionally damaged.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Not only does comprehensive insurance cover damage to your car if someone breaks into it, but it also protects you if the car itself is stolen or the thieves steal parts off the vehicle, like the catalytic converter. Catalytic converter thefts have become such a problem in Georgia that the House of Representatives recently passed a bill to make it illegal for anyone other than a registered metal recycler to buy, sell, possess, or transport a detached catalytic converter. The cost to replace a catalytic converter ranges from $945 to more than $2,000.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What Doesn\u2019t Comprehensive Insurance Cover in Georgia?<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Not all occasions where your car is damaged are covered under comprehensive car insurance. Some may instead fall under your collision or <\/span>liability insurance coverage<\/span><\/a>. Below are things that comprehensive insurance does not cover, including normal wear and tear, such as worn tires or faded paint.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n