Glossary term
Full coverage
Full coverage: Informal term for liability plus collision and comprehensive. Not a defined policy type.
Where this term matters
Guides and entries on this site that use the term.
Guide
What 'Full Coverage' Car Insurance Actually Means
Full coverage is not a policy type—it is liability plus collision and comprehensive. What is included, what is not, and what lenders mean by it.
Entry
Do You Need Uninsured Motorist Coverage If You Have Full Coverage?
Learn how uninsured motorist coverage works alongside collision and comprehensive, why collision leaves medical gaps, and how state uninsured rates affect risk.
Entry
The 10-to-1 Rule: When to Drop Full Coverage on Your Car
Learn how the 10-to-1 rule helps you calculate whether collision and comprehensive car insurance are still worth paying for as your vehicle depreciates.