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How can I buy a car when I will be moving from New York to Alabama?
I currently don't have a car and will be moving to a city where I need one. I'm not sure if I should buy a car now or wait until I move. I don't have an address in my new city, so I'm not sure how I will get insurance there. I'll also have to rent a car to move. Does it make more sense to buy it now?
Emily Maracle · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
“
Car insurance
companies require you to provide an address where you receive your mail and your vehicle will be garaged. If you’re going to need a car where you are moving, it may be in your best interest to purchase a vehicle now. Once you have a permanent residence in your new state, you can update your insurance policy to reflect your new address. Since you are moving to a different state, you may have to get an entirely new policy. Not all carriers operate in every state.
Additionally, each state has their own
car insurance requirements
. Your price could change based on this and other factors. While there is a lot to consider, it may make your move a bit easier to own a vehicle that is insured now and adjust the insurance and registration once you are settled in your new home. “
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