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How do I put insurance on a car?
I know pretty much nothing about cars, or car ownership. How do I put insurance on a car?
Nick Kunze · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Since this sounds like it’s your first car ever, you just need to start by finding which car you’re interested in. This could be a new or used vehicle; both are surprisingly easy to get car insurance for.
Once you’ve figured out what car you want (or a specific car), you can use the information to shop around for quotes. To get accurate quotes, you will need:
- The make and model or vehicle identification number (VIN)
- Odometer reading, unless it’s a new car
- All of your personal information, such as address, age, marital status, driving history, and so on
You will also need to sort out what type of insurance you need. If you finance the vehicle, you’ll need full coverage, but if you buy the car with cash, you can opt for whatever insurance you’d like. Check out the different
types of car insurance
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