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Will my insurance policy cover me when I borrow my sister’s car for a joint road trip?
Does car insurance cover driving someone else’s car? I’m going on a road trip with my sister for a weekend getaway. We decided to take her car because it is more spacious. We both have car insurance, but what if I wreck her car when it is my turn to drive?
Shannon Martin · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
“Insurance
follows the car
, not the driver, so as long as your sister has an active insurance policy, you are covered to drive her car.If either of you is involved in an accident and she has
collision coverage
, damages will be covered, minus her deductible. And if—hypothetically—you are driving and cause an accident where you are found at fault and your sister’s liability coverage
is exhausted from the damage incurred, your car insurance policy would kick in as extra coverage.A weekend getaway sounds like fun and is a great way to bond with family! To ensure nothing ruins your trip, consider getting a roadside assistance membership.
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