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Perry Winkle · 02-27-2009, 10:05 AM

I could have sworn I saw a thread about this at one point. I can't seem to find it, so here are my questions. This is my first car, so be gentle.

I'll be buying from a dealer. Do I need to get insurance before I start doing test drives?

In Virginia, and previously New York, I was always covered on my parents' State Farm policy. Now that I've permanently (hopefully) moved out and am living far away, I need to get my own policy. I assume, the dealer won't sell me a car if I don't have insurance. What's the usual way of getting insurance when getting a new car, when you don't already have coverage?

Fun fact: My current top pick in the area's used car market is a 2007 Kia Rondo.

02-27-2009, 10:05 AM	#1
Perry Winkle Esnohplad Semaj Ton Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: A little south of sanity Posts: 2,259	Used Car Buying I could have sworn I saw a thread about this at one point. I can't seem to find it, so here are my questions. This is my first car, so be gentle. I'll be buying from a dealer. Do I need to get insurance before I start doing test drives? In Virginia, and previously New York, I was always covered on my parents' State Farm policy. Now that I've permanently (hopefully) moved out and am living far away, I need to get my own policy. I assume, the dealer won't sell me a car if I don't have insurance. What's the usual way of getting insurance when getting a new car, when you don't already have coverage? Fun fact: My current top pick in the area's used car market is a 2007 Kia Rondo.