What you should ask your insurance provider if your car was damaged by contaminated gas
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Key Points:
- Drivers who pumped contaminated fuel into their cars this week may face costly repairs and are questioning who will be responsible for payment.
- Eric Blomfelt, an insurance and risk management expert, advises insured drivers to check with their insurance companies to see if their personal auto policies cover damage from contaminated fuel under comprehensive coverage.
- Coverage depends on the specific language of the policy and whether the damage is considered caused by an external peril, similar to hail or animal damage.
- If initially denied coverage, drivers should request a detailed review by an insurance adjuster and ask for specific policy references regarding inclusion or exclusion of such claims.
- Regardless of insurance coverage, drivers are encouraged to document all details, including purchase proof and damage evidence, to support
