new car, insuance question

[Semidevil]

I already have car insurance on my current vehicle. and last night, I just picked my new car(02 altima). Is there a timeframe I have to get insurance for the new car?

seeing that it is the weekend and my agent is closed, if I get pulled over or get in a wreck, am I screwd?

 

[LikeLinus]

I think you have somehting like 48-72 hours or a week. I would assume this depends on the company.

 

[waggy]

you have 30 days i beleive.

 

[judasmachine]

AFAIK, and I just got a new car, you can do it instantaneously online.

 

[imported_Devine]

Originally posted by: judasmachine
AFAIK, and I just got a new car, you can do it instantaneously online.

Thats what I did when I bought my car, that way you know exactly what your getting and you dont have to talk to some Indian guy who barely speaks english.

 

[SonnyDaze]

Is it registered already? Some states require proof of insurance before you can get it registered. I'd get it insured as soon as possble. Especially not knowing the consequences of having an accident uninsured.

 

[BoomerD]

MOST insurance companies automatically cover new car purchases for 30 days, but they back-charge you to the date of purchase when you finally do add the car to your policy. It's quick and painless, and easy...and yes, you SHOULD be covered by your old policy, should you get stopped by the cops...just show them your OLD proof of insurance, and if asked, the paperwork from the dealership where you bought the car. (temp licence or similar)

 

[jadinolf]

Originally posted by: BoomerD
MOST insurance companies automatically cover new car purchases for 30 days, but they back-charge you to the date of purchase when you finally do add the car to your policy. It's quick and painless, and easy...and yes, you SHOULD be covered by your old policy, should you get stopped by the cops...just show them your OLD proof of insurance, and if asked, the paperwork from the dealership where you bought the car. (temp licence or similar)

By God, you've got it.:thumbsup:

 

[DainBramaged]

Originally posted by: jadinolf

Originally posted by: BoomerD
MOST insurance companies automatically cover new car purchases for 30 days, but they back-charge you to the date of purchase when you finally do add the car to your policy. It's quick and painless, and easy...and yes, you SHOULD be covered by your old policy, should you get stopped by the cops...just show them your OLD proof of insurance, and if asked, the paperwork from the dealership where you bought the car. (temp licence or similar)

By God, you've got it.:thumbsup:

lol...OLD GEEZERS UNITE! :evil:

 

[jadinolf]

Originally posted by: DainBramaged

Originally posted by: jadinolf

Originally posted by: BoomerD
MOST insurance companies automatically cover new car purchases for 30 days, but they back-charge you to the date of purchase when you finally do add the car to your policy. It's quick and painless, and easy...and yes, you SHOULD be covered by your old policy, should you get stopped by the cops...just show them your OLD proof of insurance, and if asked, the paperwork from the dealership where you bought the car. (temp licence or similar)

By God, you've got it.:thumbsup:

lol...OLD GEEZERS UNITE! :evil:

:laugh:

 

[BoomerD]

Originally posted by: jadinolf

Originally posted by: DainBramaged

Originally posted by: jadinolf

Originally posted by: BoomerD
MOST insurance companies automatically cover new car purchases for 30 days, but they back-charge you to the date of purchase when you finally do add the car to your policy. It's quick and painless, and easy...and yes, you SHOULD be covered by your old policy, should you get stopped by the cops...just show them your OLD proof of insurance, and if asked, the paperwork from the dealership where you bought the car. (temp licence or similar)

By God, you've got it.:thumbsup:

lol...OLD GEEZERS UNITE! :evil:

:laugh:

I've been through tis more than just a few times in my years...Some of this will be controlled by state laws, but here in Kahleeforneeya, you automatically have 30 days with a new vehicle, presuming all the other provisions in your insurance remain valid. (like you pay your bill!)

 

[waggy]

Originally posted by: BoomerD

Originally posted by: jadinolf

Originally posted by: DainBramaged

Originally posted by: jadinolf

Originally posted by: BoomerD
MOST insurance companies automatically cover new car purchases for 30 days, but they back-charge you to the date of purchase when you finally do add the car to your policy. It's quick and painless, and easy...and yes, you SHOULD be covered by your old policy, should you get stopped by the cops...just show them your OLD proof of insurance, and if asked, the paperwork from the dealership where you bought the car. (temp licence or similar)

By God, you've got it.:thumbsup:

lol...OLD GEEZERS UNITE! :evil:

:laugh:

I've been through tis more than just a few times in my years...Some of this will be controlled by state laws, but here in Kahleeforneeya, you automatically have 30 days with a new vehicle, presuming all the other provisions in your insurance remain valid. (like you pay your bill!)

yeah when i baught my last car it took 2 weeks to get to the insurance agency. they said it was fine and just did it back to the day i baught it.