What is the purpose of car insurance?

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SanAugust
07/30/25 12:12am
Car insurance is a type of property insurance, also known as motor vehicle insurance. It is a transportation tool insurance that covers the vehicle (motor vehicle) itself and its third-party liability. Below is some information about car insurance: 1. Components: Car insurance generally consists of two parts: basic insurance and additional insurance. Basic insurance is further divided into vehicle damage insurance and third-party liability insurance. 2. Coverage: Vehicle damage insurance compensates for the loss of the insured vehicle; third-party liability insurance compensates for damages to targets outside the insured vehicle, such as people and public property hit by the vehicle, or the other party's car; passenger liability insurance compensates for injuries to people and property inside the insured vehicle; theft insurance compensates for the loss of the insured vehicle due to theft; no-deductible coverage ensures 100% compensation in case of an accident. If no-deductible coverage is not purchased, the policyholder is responsible for 30% of the deductible for each accident.
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