{"id":123,"date":"2026-08-28T04:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-08-28T10:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pethelgroup.com\/blog\/?p=123"},"modified":"2026-08-14T14:56:49","modified_gmt":"2026-08-14T20:56:49","slug":"what-to-know-before-insuring-a-new-car","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pethelgroup.com\/blog\/what-to-know-before-insuring-a-new-car\/","title":{"rendered":"What to Know Before Insuring a New Car"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you’re buying a new car, you’re probably aware that you’re responsible for getting it insured. What you may not know are all the details involved in insuring a new vehicle. Understanding these requirements ahead of time can make the car-buying process much smoother. Many people in Kannapolis, NC, turn to Pethel Insurance Group for guidance when buying a new vehicle.<\/p>\n

Our insurance professionals can walk you through everything you need to know to make insuring a new vehicle easier and less stressful. As an independent insurance agency, we work with many insurance companies to help clients find coverage tailored to their specific needs, and we can help you too.<\/p>\n

Insurance Is Required Before Getting a Loan<\/h2>\n

If you’re financing your new vehicle with an auto loan, you’ll likely be required to carry full coverage insurance before the loan can be approved. Full coverage combines several types of insurance, including collision, comprehensive, and liability coverage. If you’re taking out an auto loan, be sure to let your insurance agent know so they can help you select a policy that meets your lender’s requirements.<\/p>\n

The Dealership May Require Proof of Insurance<\/h2>\n

Since insurance is required to legally drive, most dealerships require proof of coverage before you can drive a new car off the lot. If you already have auto insurance on another vehicle, adding the new car to your existing policy is usually simple. If you don’t have any coverage yet, you may need to arrange for a policy while you’re still at the dealership.<\/p>\n

You Can’t Get Insurance Until You’ve Chosen Your Vehicle<\/h2>\n

Auto insurance for your new car can’t be finalized until you’ve selected the exact vehicle you plan to buy, since your insurance agent will need the VIN to set up your policy.<\/p>\n

Have questions about auto insurance for a new car? Call Pethel Insurance Group, serving Kannapolis, NC, today.<\/p>\n

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If you’re buying a new car, you’re probably aware that you’re responsible for getting it insured. What you may not know are all the details involved in insuring a new vehicle. Understanding these requirements ahead of time can make the car-buying process much smoother. Many people in Kannapolis, NC, turn to Pethel Insurance Group for […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[22,18,16,19,10],"class_list":["post-123","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-auto-insurance","tag-auto","tag-insurance","tag-kannapolis","tag-nc","tag-pethel-insurance-group"],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t