Quick Tip: What to consider before lending your car to someone

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Monday, August 5, 2019
Quick Tip: What to consider before lending your car to someone
Consumer Investigator Jason Knowles has tips before you let someone else get behind the wheel of your car.

Thinking about lending your car to a friend? Think twice.

According to a new survey from Esurance, about 36% of Americans are totally comfortable lending out their car to someone who is not on their insurance policy.

But before you offer up your vehicle, remember that insurance follows the car. It does not follow the driver.

So if you lend your car out to someone who is not on your insurance, and they get in a crash, your insurance will end up footing the bill.

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