Can I Cancel the Theft Insurance After Three Years of Purchase?

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LeEmmett
07/24/25 1:14pm
No, you cannot cancel it. Theft insurance, as an additional coverage to the vehicle damage insurance, generally cannot be purchased separately and must be bought together with the vehicle damage insurance. This is because the theft insurance and the items purchased at the 4S dealership are considered as a package and cannot be canceled individually. More details are as follows: Theft Insurance: The insurance covers compensation for the insured vehicle (including the insured trailer) in case of theft, robbery, or seizure within the scope of the insurance liability, as well as any damage caused during the process, according to the terms of the insurance contract. The theft or robbery of your beloved car not only results in significant financial loss but also causes extreme distress. To avoid such situations, it is recommended to install anti-theft devices on your car. Claims: Theft insurance claims can only be filed if the entire vehicle has been stolen for more than 60 days. Theft of car tires, rearview mirrors, or personal belongings inside the car is not covered by the theft insurance.
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DiBlakely
08/11/25 7:16am
As a seasoned driver who often helps friends with insurance issues, I think the theft insurance can indeed be canceled after three years of purchase, but you usually won't get the full amount back. The insurance company will deduct service fees and the cost of the coverage period based on the contract you signed, leaving you with only a small portion of the cash value. You should quickly call the insurance company's customer service to inquire about the specific cancellation policy, while also carefully reviewing the terms of your insurance contract and noting down the policy number for convenience. If you decide to cancel, first visit a local branch or apply through the app; the system will calculate the refundable amount after review. Also, consider why you're canceling—if your car is three years old and the risk of theft has decreased, canceling might save you some money. But don't impulsively cancel all commercial insurance; keeping third-party liability insurance is still essential for safety. In short, do some homework beforehand and don't act blindly—handling it at the right time is the most reliable approach.
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OMaximus
08/11/25 7:18am
I'm the kind of car owner who loves to save money, so I'm very sensitive about canceling theft insurance. After buying it for three years, wanting to cancel is no problem—the key is seeing if I can minimize losses. Insurance companies all have cancellation policies; generally, after the cooling-off period, premiums aren't fully refunded but partially, maybe a certain percentage of the paid premiums. You need to contact the insurance company's customer service to ask how much of your policy can still be refunded, then evaluate whether it's worth it based on the current value of the vehicle—after three years, the car is older and the probability of theft is lower, canceling can free up funds, but beware there might be handling fees during the refund process. Actually, a better strategy is to choose insurance wisely in advance, like theft insurance being necessary in the first few years for a new car, then switching to other types later. The money saved can be great for fueling up.
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