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Is Full Coverage Insurance Mandatory for New Cars?

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JasperAnn
07/29/25 10:55pm

Full coverage insurance is not mandatory for new cars. The specific reasons are as follows: 1. Reason one: Purchasing full coverage insurance for a new car is not compulsory because, apart from the mandatory compulsory traffic insurance, other commercial insurance can be purchased based on individual needs. 2. Reason two: Depending on personal circumstances, if the coverage of compulsory traffic insurance is deemed insufficient, commercial insurance can be purchased to supplement the areas not covered by compulsory traffic insurance. Currently, the commonly purchased commercial insurance policies include the following: 1. Vehicle Damage Insurance: This insurance covers the costs incurred due to vehicle damage caused by traffic accidents during driving. 2. Third-Party Liability Insurance: This refers to the economic liability that the insured or their permitted drivers are legally responsible for in the event of a traffic accident while using the insured vehicle, resulting in bodily injury, death, or direct property damage to a third party. The insurance company will compensate according to the insurance contract. 3. Passenger Liability Insurance: This refers to the compensation liability that the insured is legally responsible for when a permitted qualified driver causes bodily injury or death to passengers in the insured vehicle during an insurance accident while using the vehicle. The insurance company will compensate according to the insurance contract. 4. Comprehensive Theft Insurance: When the insured motor vehicle is stolen, robbed, or snatched, resulting in vehicle loss, or when the vehicle is damaged or parts and accessories are lost and need repair during the theft, robbery, or snatching, the insurance company will compensate according to the contract terms.

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OAmelia
08/16/25 12:33am

Actually, I also struggled with this issue when I first bought my car. Legally, only compulsory traffic insurance is mandatory, while the commercial insurance portion of full coverage is completely voluntary. But to be honest, it's advisable to get basic protection for a new car: you must get vehicle damage insurance to cover repairs for scratches and dents; third-party liability insurance should be at least 2 million yuan, given the number of luxury cars on the road these days; and adding a no-deductible clause is the safest bet. As for the additional coverage in full insurance, not all are necessary—for example, only cities with heavy rainfall in the south need flood coverage, and new cars rarely require spontaneous combustion coverage in the first three years. Dealerships often push for full coverage on new cars just to earn more commissions, but we should choose practical options based on our actual driving conditions.

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JaxonLee
10/18/25 5:40am

The story of Old Zhang in our neighborhood is quite enlightening: He only purchased compulsory traffic insurance to save money when he got his new car, but ended up rear-ending a Porsche in the third month and had to pay over 60,000 yuan out of pocket. So when I picked up my car, I made sure to do my homework: Compulsory insurance is the legal minimum, but commercial insurance is the real safety net. For a new car, it's essential to have at least vehicle damage insurance + third-party liability insurance with 2 million coverage. Those who finance their car purchase should also note that banks may have mandatory requirements. As for minor coverages like scratch insurance, it depends on the parking environment—only worth it in older residential areas. Comprehensive insurance is never a strict requirement; the key is to cover major risks that could impact your life.

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LaKing
12/01/25 6:20am

When I first got my driver's license, I also thought new cars must have full coverage insurance. Later, an insurance company friend enlightened me: the law only mandates compulsory traffic insurance. But a new car is like a new phone—you always want to put a protective film on it, right? It's recommended to prioritize three types of insurance: vehicle damage insurance to protect your own car, third-party liability insurance (at least 1.5 million) to cover others, and no-deductible coverage. As for the additional insurances included in full coverage, they're rarely used. My friend's new car dropped glass and theft insurance in the second year, reducing the premium by 30%. Remember, buying insurance is about transferring risks you can't afford, not giving money to insurance companies.

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