Q: I got into an accident and totaled my car, but my SR22 auto insurance certificate policy wouldn’t replace my brand new stereo. What’s up with that?

A: Well, your SR22 auto insurance certificate company would only have covered your stereo if it had been installed on your car when you bought it. Since it wasn’t, it was considered something in your car more than something which was a part of your car. Because of this, if you had wanted it to get replaced in the event of an accident, you would have filed a claim with your homeowners or renters insurance rather than your car insurance, because these policies cover any items in your car.

Now, if you have any expensive additions such as sound systems, it may be a good idea for you to get your SR22 auto insurance certificate filed with a company which actually does insure these things, because cars which have been modified tend to be worth a lot and need more protection. Such protection costs more, but probably less than your stereo, which is now probably gone forever. If you intend to pimp your new ride, make sure you find a company which will value it.