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How do I check the cost of insurance before buying a car?
I want to buy a 2015 Ford Escape. I think I can afford my car payment, but I also need to budget for car insurance. How do I check the cost of insurance before I buy the car?
Emily Maracle · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Since the cost of insurance varies, collecting quotes allows you to see what your average cost of insurance will be.
To request
car insurance quotes
, you need the VIN of your new vehicle and the type of coverage you want.With that information, you can go online, call companies, or use
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. Jerry is an app that can collect quotes from up to 50 top insurance companies in seconds!Once you know the cost of insurance on your new car, you can decide what policy fits your budget. If you can’t afford a policy, you may need to reconsider the type of coverage you’d like or a different type of car.
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