Full Coverage Auto Insurance Explained

Full coverage is an industry term—not an official policy type—that typically refers to a combination of liability, collision, and comprehensive coverage. For post-SR22 drivers, understanding what 'full coverage' actually includes (and what it costs) is essential to making informed decisions during rate recovery.

Updated April 2026

What Is Full Coverage Insurance?

How Much Does Full Coverage Insurance Cost?

  • Time since SR22 filing ended—rates drop significantly at 6-month, 12-month, and 36-month anniversaries of your filing end date, not the incident date.
  • Vehicle value and age—a $35,000 financed vehicle costs substantially more to insure fully than a $6,000 paid-off car, sometimes doubling your collision and comprehensive premiums.
  • Deductible selection—choosing a $1,000 deductible instead of $500 typically reduces collision and comprehensive premiums by 15–25%, saving post-SR22 drivers $25–$60/month.
  • Violation type that triggered SR22—DUI-related filings result in higher full coverage rates (often 80–140% above baseline) compared to lapse-related filings (40–80% above baseline) during the first two years post-filing.
  • Credit-based insurance score—in states where it's permitted, improving your credit during rate recovery can reduce full coverage premiums by 20–30% independent of your driving record improvements.
  • Carrier specialization—some insurers offer competitive liability rates but punitive collision/comprehensive rates for post-SR22 drivers, making it essential to compare the full coverage package, not just liability minimums.

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