What is "collision" insurance?

What is "collision" insurance?

James Bell (Publisher, Auto Reviewer) gives expert video advice on: What is "auto insurance"?; What is "gap insurance"?; What is a "deductible"? and more...

With regards to auto insurance, collision insurance is the part of the insurance policy that covers the cost of repair to the vehicle in the event of a collision, above and beyond the original deductible that you, as the insured have to pay.