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I've been on my parents policy for the last three years. Now that I have my own car, I need to get my own car insurance. How can I get my own policy?

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Emily Maracle · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
The best way to find your own
car insurance
policy is to shop around. To do this, you’ll need your VIN (vehicle identification number), as well as personal information such as your driver’s license number.
Since you’re a driver on your parents’ insurance, you should first request a quote from that company. You may get a better rate as you are a current customer.
You should also request
car insurance quotes
from at least three other companies. This will give you a good idea of how much your insurance will cost.
An easy way to do this is to use
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