Glossary term
Comprehensive coverage
Comprehensive coverage: Pays for non-crash damage: theft, weather, vandalism, fire, animal strikes, glass.
Where this term matters
Guides and entries on this site that use the term.
Guide
What Coverage a New Driver Should Choose
Liability limits, collision and comprehensive, uninsured motorist and deductibles for a first policy—what matters, what is optional, and why minimum limits are a poor fit for new drivers.
Guide
Best Cars for New Drivers to Insure
What makes a car cheap or expensive to insure for a new driver—size, safety ratings, repair cost, theft rates, horsepower—and how to check before buying.
Entry
What Makes a Car Cheap to Insure
The specific vehicle attributes insurers price—loss history, repair cost, horsepower, size, theft—and how to use them when choosing a first car.
Entry
How to Choose a Car Insurance Deductible as a New Driver
Learn how choosing between a $500 and $1,000 deductible affects car insurance premiums for new drivers, and how to pick the right out-of-pocket balance.