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How do I get car insurance?
What’s the best way to get car insurance? I know I need to get insurance before I buy a car, but I don’t know where to start.
Liz Jenson · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
“The first step to getting car insurance is deciding what coverage you need. This will depend on your
state’s minimum requirements
and your personal preference
.From there, you should start gathering and comparing quotes from at least three different companies.
The easiest way to get quotes is to use
the Jerry app
. A licensed broker, the Jerry app will do the hard work of collecting insurance quotes from up to 50 top providers in minutes. All you need to do is pick a policy you like, and Jerry will handle the rest.Of course, it’s worth looking into customer reviews and ratings before you actually purchase your new insurance. That way, you can get a feeling for whether or not the insurance company is a good fit for you.
Remember, the cheapest option won’t always be the best one. Make sure you like and trust a provider before buying a policy from them.
If you already have an insurance policy, don’t forget to cancel your old one. Your old policy should end after your new one begins so that you can avoid a
lapse in coverage
, which can be risky and expensive.”View full answer
- Gregory R.
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