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Is there a way to get car insurance quotes without having a car first?

I haven't bought a car yet, but I'm looking around for the best priced car insurance for me. I'm a college student hoping to buy my first car.

Aug 13, 2024 Southfield, MI

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The Zebra is an independent insurance advisor and quote comparison site with headquarters in Austin, Texas. Utilizing its real-time quote comparison …

You don't have to physically own or possess a vehicle to get a car insurance quote, but you will at least need a year, make, and model of a vehicle you're interested in purchasing to get a quote.

The great thing about The Zebra is that it's easy to compare quotes for any vehicle you may be interested in purchasing. That way, if you're trying to decide between a few different vehicles, you can quickly check their rates.

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