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How do I get a car insurance quote before I buy it?
Can I get a car insurance quote before I buy it? I would like to see a car insurance estimate before I buy a vehicle.
Matthew Macgugan · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
There are a couple of ways you can narrow down the cost of your insurance.
Find your vehicle. If you’re in the market for a new or used car, narrow down your selection to about five cars. Your car type is key when searching for insurance and can impact your premium greatly.
How much coverage do you need? Find the amount of car insurance you need to be adequately protected.
Take a look at your
state’s minimum insurance requirements
and be sure that you are meeting them. Your lender may also require that you have a certain amount of collision and comprehensive coverageCompare quotes for each vehicle. Use a comparison quote tool like
Jerry
to compare the same amount of coverage for each vehicle you’re interested in.Calculate averages. Take the three lowest quotes for each vehicle and average them. This is the estimated average cost of insurance for your potential car.
The estimated average plus the car payment is what you will be paying monthly for your vehicle.”
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