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How do I buy a car without insurance?

I currently don’t have insurance. I was planning to get some after I got a car. Is this possible? Is there a way to get car insurance fast?

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“Getting a new car is exciting! In most situations, you will need car insurance to buy a car.
Almost every state has a
specific amount of car insurance
 you need to carry to drive on the road. Most of the time, you can’t even drive the car off the lot without it!
Some car dealerships offer
temporary insurance
. Usually, it only covers 28 days and will get you off the lot. But, it’s not a permanent solution and it tends to be expensive.
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