Effective Car Insurance

• Ask that your car be taken to a secure location where an adjuster or appraiser from your insurance company can have access to it. Some municipalities require that your vehicle be taken to a Collision Reporting Centre or police station before it goes anywhere else.

• Contact your insurance company, if possible, for information on towing and where to take your car to be repaired.

• Consider having your car towed to a preferred car repair shop. Some insurance companies use preferred repair shops where they have an agreement that guarantees your vehicle will be repaired to the highest possible standards. For more information, contact your insurance company.

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It is very important to equip yourself with knowledge about insurance accident scams to avoid being a victim. Here are a few tips on what to do to avoid car insurance scams:

• Make sure the tow truck has a municipal license number on its side before you use its services.

• See if the tow truck is affiliated with a reputable company such as an automotive roadside assistance group or automobile association.

• Ask if the tow truck has a police contract.

• Listen for obvious clues. Does the driver recommend a particular repair facility without being asked? If he/she does, this might be an indication that a referral fee arrangement exists.

• Carefully read everything the tow truck driver asks you to sign.

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Car insurance scams are more common than you think, so what can you do to protect yourself? First of all, don’t just jump on the best deal you find. If it sounds too good to be true, it usually means it is.

When you are going to purchase insurance, make sure you purchase through a reputable company. There are many websites out there that are dedicated to posting lists of scammers and disreputable companies. The important thing is to make sure you do your research so you don’t fall victim to car insurance scams.

Get quotes for free by becoming an AA car insurance member. When you join, you can get these quotes without obligation to any insurance companies.

Most car insurance companies in good standing will offer you free insurance quotes. If they ask you to pay for a quote, move on. The only thing a car insurance company should charge you for is the insurance premium, along with any associated taxes and/or fees.