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How do you swap insurance from one car to another?

What's the best way to swap car insurance from one car to another? I am buying a new car, and I want to transfer policies as soon as I can.

Liz Jenson · Updated on Oct 28, 2021

Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.

Swapping insurance to a new car should be pretty easy, so long as you communicate with your provider. To

, just call your insurer and give them:

The year, make, and model of your new car

The odometer reading on your new car

Your new car’s vehicle identification number (VIN)

The

or title

If you use an agent to swap policies, remember to have them remove your old car from the policy when they

add your new car

. If you’d rather swap policies online, you can do so from your provider’s website by adding your new car and then removing your old one.

To make sure you’re getting the best rate on your new policy, try

. A licensed broker, Jerry can help you find and compare quotes from over 50 top providers in minutes. When you find the coverage you want, Jerry can help you buy your new policy and even help cancel your old one!

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