The Farm Bureau’s Auto Insurance will cover the replacement of your windshield under certain conditions. The replacement is not included in standard liability insurance, but it is part of collision and comprehensive coverage as well as being covered in faultless coverage in locations with that coverage. The main consideration for changing the windshield is usually whether it is worth claiming after paying the deduction, a decision that will vary depending on your policy.
Does My Farm Bureau Car Insurance Cover My Windshield?
Comprehensive insurance
Comprehensive auto insurance is available from Farm Bureau insurance. This type of insurance covers windshield and window replacement, theft, vandalism, and other damage and damage to your car without specific faults. If the windshield is damaged by someone else causing an accident, the windshield will be covered under the liability for property damage of the person, part of the mandatory minimum coverage in most states.
Impact range
Collision insurance is the type of insurance used to cover the repairs you may have done to your own car. Changing the windshield is within impact insurance if you hit a tree or other object, if something falls or throws, or in a situation where you cause damage with something else, such as accidentally breaking the back glass of a truck while loading wood or pipes.
Insurance claims and Deductibles
In order for your collision or comprehensive coverage to cover the windshield replacement, you will first have to pay any deductible for the coverage being used. Keep in mind that situations, where the entire cost of repairs is less than the deductible, will not require filing a claim. If the replacement amount is only slightly higher than your deductible, you may benefit most from paying the full cost of out-of-pocket expenses to avoid the possibility of increasing your annual premium.
Repair Vs. Replacement
Minor damage to the windshield can be repaired more economically instead of replaced, and your Farm Bureau policy may include terms on when to repair instead of replacing the whole thing. In this situation, chances are you’ll have to pay for the entire repair cost yourself because the cost is lower than your insurance deductible. Repairable damage includes chips and scratches but usually does not include cracks because the likelihood of damage will increase over time. Consult the Farm Bureau’s insurance policy or contact your agent to determine the best approach to your specific needs.