Car Insurance Quotes Get auto insurance quotes. Enter your ZIP code:
CarInsurance.com
CarInsurance.com Navigation

Get Free Quotes Now

Zip Code:
Save With CarInsurance.com!
Car Insurance Learning Center  Learning Center  Auto Insurance Questions & Answers   Questions & Answers  Professional Answers   Professional Answer

Car Insurance Question  My mother has a car which is insured under her name, with a lien on it. The loan and payments are under my name- her son. I am not listed on the insurance policy but I am also not a member of the household of which the car is registered. Anyway, I borrowed the car and it was hit while parked in a supermarket parking lot. I was NOT inside the car when the collision occurred. Is there a chance the insurance company can reject the claim? Is it possible that I would be liable for the repairs?

If your mother's insurance company was aware of the situation, your mother insuring a car that has the loan under your name, and there were no exclusions in her policy that would preclude you from driving the car and being covered under her policy, then the accident should be covered under her physical damage coverage.

Your mother speak to her insurance company's agent and place the claim to find out for certain if her policy will cover this damage that was sustained in the parking lot while you were out of the vehicle. If for some reason it is not covered then you would need to see what state laws say about liability in a case like this. A lawyer or your state's regulatory body should be able to help you determine your responsibility if the insurance company denies the claim.

Related Questions
Car Insurance RelatedIf I co-sign for a loan on a vehicle and the vehicle is in an accident, can I be held liable for any personal injury outside of the insurance limits? Vehicle will not be in my name, only co-sign the f...
Car Insurance RelatedMy brother drives a car owned and insured by my mother in Ohio. He recently moved to live with me in Arizona. He brought my mother's car with him. How can he go about registering and insuring the car...
Car Insurance RelatedIf I co-sign for an auto loan and the primary on the loan does not carry insurance, will I be responsible in the case of an accident?
Car Insurance RelatedI am the primary on the lien for my vehicle but the car was titled and registered under my girlfriend name because the car was for her. Now I want to Insure the car in my name but my ins. agent is say...
Car Insurance RelatedDo I have to insure my 16 year old who does not live with me on my car for her to drive it? She is currently covered under her mothers insurance policy.
Car Insurance RelatedMy brother's car was just stolen and involved in an accident. The insurance company totaled it, but I am on the loan as well as my brother. He doesn't want to pay the loan off with the insurance proce...
Car Insurance RelatedMy wife parked her car in the mall parking lot. The car was parked between 2 cars. When she returned, her car was damaged on the passenger side. The parking space on her right hand-side was not occupi...
Tell us what you think about this answer.
What did you think of this question and answer?

poor 
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10

 excellent
Tell us why you rated this car insurance question and answer this way:
Visitor Comments
No visitors have commented on this answer.
Question Details
This car insurance question was asked on 10/8/2006
This auto insurance answer was last updated on 10/16/2006
Rb requested this car insurance solution.
Rated 0 out of 10 based on 0 votes.
Claims
Print Car Insurance Answers Print this car insurance question and answer
Email Car Insurance Answers Email this auto insurance answer
Disclaimer: Answers and comments provided are for information purposes. They are not intended to substitute informed professional advice. These responses should not be interpreted as a recommendation to buy or sell any insurance product, or to provide financial or legal advice. Please refer to your insurance policy for specific coverage and exclusion information. Please read our Terms Of Use.
©2008 CarInsurance.com, Inc. - Online Insurance Marketplace™
safe and secure auto insurance   better business bureau car insurance   Tested, Safe, and Secure Car Insurance