New to insurance- question

[greenesayle]

Hi! 23(F) who will be moving from Ireland to California at the end of the month. I understand California insurance can take a long time (most giving 2-3 week waiting periods before it goes into affect) so I am trying to get it sorted now. Can I get a quote I’m comfortable with a car I may not buy (same make and model and year but may not be EXACTLY the car I buy) and switch it out later? I am originally from PA so I’m not used to having to wait and was with my family’s insurance up until I was relocated to Ireland for work.

 

[raphacam]

@greenesayle While it's best to have thr VIN of the exact car you want, if it's the same yr, make, model, trim with same options your quote should be very close, so yes you can do that. But under no circumstances be driving until your insurance is active.

 

[greenesayle]

@raphacam Thank you! I am hoping to get a quote lined up now and go through the waiting period now so I can pick up the car the day I return to California. I would not drive a car without insurance!