MoneyGeek and the Insurance Information Institute recommends these high-level recommendations for how much car insurance is enough:Â
- At least meet minimum state auto insurance requirements (explained below), but these minimums only makes sense in when you can't afford higher cost insurance, have a low value car, and have low assets.
- Protect your assets with higher liability coverage, comprehensive and collision (full coverage) and optional coverage add-ons. Most drivers should choose 100/300/100 liability coverage. Â
- Depending on where you live, you may also need uninsured motorist coverage, personal injury protection (PIP) or medical payments coverage. See your state's requirements below.
- Meet lender car insurance requirements if you finance or lease. Â Leasing will require comprehensive and collision coverage and higher liability limits.