Many a times insurance companies do not settle or reject your car insurance claim immediately. In case the claim is not approved, you have to pay out of your pocket to get the damaged car repaired. Let us know how you can claim your car.
New Delhi: If you are planning to buy or have already bought a vehicle, then it is necessary to take a vehicle insurance policy for that. With this, you get financial security to cover the expenses related to any kind of accident, theft. Many times the claim gets rejected while buying a vehicle insurance policy. It is very important to know the necessary terms and conditions while buying a policy. Many times mistakes happen due to lack of knowledge of the terms of the policy and insurance companies can reject your claim.
Today let us tell you which documents and conditions are necessary under the car insurance policy so that the insurance companies can settle your car insurance claim immediately. Let us tell you that if the claim is not approved, you have to pay out of your own pocket to get the damaged car repaired.
Private car commercial
Under the Motor Vehicle Act, the insurance cover for commercial vehicles and the laws are different. In such a situation, if you use your personal car commercially, then in the event of an accident, the insurance companies can reject your claim.
Modifying the car
If you have modified or installed accessories in your car during the policy period, then definitely inform the insurer while renewing the policy. Otherwise, you will not get the benefit of car insurance as the insurance company includes the additional accessories in the new policy only after inspecting it and charging the required premium. So take care of this while insuring.
Fake claim can be heavy
While buying an insurance policy, people hide important information related to the car to save money. Or many people also make fake claims. In most of the cases, the claim gets rejected for both these reasons. The insurance company can also take legal action on getting information about the fake claim.
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You are ready to Pay premium on time
If you have not paid the premium on time, your policy becomes invalid. However, most companies in India offer a grace period of 90 days. If you do not renew the policy during this period, you lose all the benefits of car insurance.
You Must have, Driving license is mandatory
Driving a car without a driving license is a crime by law. Despite this, even today, thousands of people drive cars without a license in the country. If your car crashes and it is found that you were driving the car without a driving license, the insurance company will reject your claim.
Do not get the car repaired by a local mechanic, very carefulness read this point
Considering the safety of the vehicle, it is important that you do not get the vehicle repaired by a local mechanic. Keeping in view the safety, in today’s era, cars are being designed with the help of computerized apps. Therefore, if the car is damaged due to accident or any other reason, do not repair it yourself or take the help of local mechanic. By doing this the insurance companies can reject your claim.
