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What are the three main types of car insurance available to purchase?
"What are the types car insurance I should get for a new car? I'm curious about buying a new Honda Civic and I want to know what types of insurance are available and what they do. I'm new to car insurance, and I live in California."
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Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Liability coverage, which protects other drivers in accidents that you cause, is required in almost every state, so when you purchase a car, you will need to purchase liability insurance. Collision coverage protects your car when you’re in an accident, and comprehensive coverage protects your vehicle against damage from sources other than another driver.”
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