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How do I shop around for car insurance?

I need new car insurance and everyone says to shop around. I'm not sure what that means. How do I shop around for car insurance?

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Emily Maracle · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
When people recommend shopping around for
car insurance
, they mean you should request quotes from various companies.
Since car insurance companies use several factors to determine rates, every insurance company can offer a different price. By looking into multiple companies, you’re more likely to find
more affordable car insurance
.
The easiest way to shop around is online. Most major car insurance companies give you the ability to request a quote through the site. Once you put in your personal information and your vehicle information, they’ll give you an estimate of the cost to start a policy. If you do this with multiple companies, you can see what the best rate would be for the coverage you’d like.
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