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How can I get car insurance quotes without owning a car?
I’m looking to buy my first car but before I do, I want to know what to expect in terms of insurance prices. I know the best way to check prices is with quotes, but as far as I know, you need a car to get accurate quotes! How can I get car insurance quotes before I’ve bought a car?
Chloe Jenkins · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Congrats on shopping for your first car—that’s a big milestone! Searching for
insurance quotes
can definitely be a little confusing, but the best way to get accurate insurance quotes is to narrow down your choices for cars and use that information to help you search.Try to get a few vehicle identification numbers (VINs) of the cars you are interested in, since this will make your quote much more accurate than if you just use the year, make, and model. Most dealerships have the VIN’s of their car listed on their websites for just this reason!
You’ll want to collect at least three quotes from different providers for each vehicle you’re considering, since this will help you estimate the average
cost of insurance
for each car. This cost can help you decide which vehicle fits best with your needs and your budget.There are plenty of options when it comes to finding quotes. If you want to do this easily, check out the
Jerry
app.—we’ll get you personalized quotes from over 50 of the top competitive car insurance companies in the U.S., so that all you need to do is pick the plan that works best for you. And once you find one you like, we’ll help you sign up!Happy shopping, and congrats again!
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