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auto insurance question

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auto insurance question

for an at fault accident, does my first time forgiveness cover only the other car's repair, or also my own? like is it all part of 1 claim, or are they separate?

as in, if its all part of 1 claim, then i might as well get my car fixed thru insurance also, and theoretically they shouldnt increase the premium. but if they are separate, then i should just get my car fixed myself right? since the repair amount is probably the same as the deductible amount.

and if the latter, aka if im fixing it myself, do i still need to go to collision center to report it?
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It’s together. But you will be staying with this provider for awhile. Since the systems for other insurer will show the at fault.
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spike1128 wrote: It’s together. But you will be staying with this provider for awhile. Since the systems for other insurer will show the at fault.
as in, assuming i dont get into any accident in the future, i would need to stay with this company to enjoy the no premium increase? if i switch, they see the accident, then its gonna be a lot higher?

and since its together, then i might as well just get it fixed the expensive way and pay for just the deductible?
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rfdnewbie6910 wrote: as in, assuming i dont get into any accident in the future, i would need to stay with this company to enjoy the no premium increase? if i switch, they see the accident, then its gonna be a lot higher?

and since its together, then i might as well just get it fixed the expensive way and pay for just the deductible?
Yes, and yes.
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I believe the accident will stay on your file for 6 years, at least that's what I've seen for most provinces. But please check with your provider to be sure.

If you switch providers within 6 years, expect a higher rate as those other providers will see the accident on your file.
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easylistener wrote: I believe the accident will stay on your file for 6 years, at least that's what I've seen for most provinces. But please check with your provider to be sure.

If you switch providers within 6 years, expect a higher rate as those other providers will see the accident on your file.
Some insurers in Ontario check back 10 years, one even checks back 20 years (CAA). Dunno how much this affects rates though.
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