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Does auto insurance usually cover physical damage to the engine?

Anonymous

∙ 15y ago

Updated: 9/27/2023

Auto insurance covers damage caused during an accident. If the engine is damaged during an accident that's covered. If it's damaged for any other reason then that isn't covered.

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