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Car caught fire? What insurance covers
A short explainer on how comprehensive coverage handles vehicle fires, why burned cars are often total losses, and why recalls can matter for the claim.
This short video is a summary of our explainer Car Caught Fire? What Car Insurance Covers After an Engine, Electrical, or Arson Fire, which covers the details, the steps to take, and how auto insurance typically handles it.
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What if your car catches fire? Fire damage is usually covered by comprehensive, whether it starts from an engine fault, an electrical problem, or vandalism. Liability-only coverage won't pay for your own car. A badly burned car is often a total loss, paid at actual cash value. Check for open recalls. A defect can matter for the claim. Get the fire report and photos first. Compare free quotes at autoinsurancebundle.pro.
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