My brothers car was stolen from his drive way. Who ever stole it wrecked it. My question is will insurance still cover it even if he left the keys in it? They have comprehinsive coverage with a $500 deductable. He lives way out in the sticks and it isn't or should I say wasn't uncommon to leave the keys in your car and your house unlocked and such. He was getting ready to sell it. The person who wanted to buy it was in the process of getting it finaced. Any help?? Thanks in advance.
2007-01-22 04:41:21 · 6 answers · asked by AMC615 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Insurance & Registration
He is on my mothers policy and she has had the same insurance company for about 10 years.
2007-01-22 04:45:20 · update #1
Most folks are unaware it's illegal in most states to leave the keys in an auto, & it is grounds for denying the claim.
Whether they handle the claim may depend on the company insuring & what they have done historically in similar cases.
Folks leave the car running all the time to just run in the 7-11, don't do it. Ay best you may get a ticket, worst could be like this.
2007-01-22 05:22:52 · answer #1 · answered by SantaBud 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-09-24 20:05:48 · answer #2 · answered by Elaine 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The insurance company can claim that your brother was negligent in leaving the keys in the car, and refuse to pay the claim. Whether or not this is a common occurrence in the area, insurance companies have won in court, in this type of case. They will claim that they have a reasonable expectation that the owner will do his best to prevent the theft of the vehicle.
2007-01-22 05:04:03 · answer #3 · answered by Beau R 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't be surprised if the insurance denies the claim due to negligence on his part. I know a person that had the same thing happen.
2007-01-22 04:47:44 · answer #4 · answered by Another Nickname 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YES-but count on his policy getting cancelled and unrenewable.
Added comment:
Since you just added that he's on mom's policy, mom really needs to kiss a** to her insurance agent. Here tenure will help her tremendously.
2007-01-22 04:44:01 · answer #5 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is illegal to leave the keys in the car when it is unoccupied and the insurance does frown on that for sure
2007-01-26 07:20:33 · answer #6 · answered by harold g 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋