Can I Get Auto Insurance If I Don’t Own A Car

Reader’s Question:

My name is Patrick and I don’t usually ask stupid questions. But I want to know if one can get auto insurance even if he or she does not have a car. Thanks. Brick, NJ rules.

Patrick

Brick, NJ

Patrick, my man. Honestly, I don’t think the question is stupid, but I hope you don’t rule Brick, NJ. That’d be scary. To answer your question– yes, you, Patrick of Brick, will be able to get auto insurance even if you don’t have a car, much less a donkey. The whole insurance quotation thing would be much easier, though, if you have a car.

This whole scenario, of course, will depend on the insurance company. A car insurance company will usually appraise the risk factor of the car to be insured and the risk they are going to take in insuring you. This car insurance is called non owners car insurance. In the absence of your car, Patrick, they can only appraise your risk factor. You can expect the premium rate to be cruel. If the auto insurance company agrees to cover without a vehicle Patrick, it means that they agree to let you drive any car and promise to have your back. If you drive a Ferrari, which is expensive to cover, they’d cover it. It’s risky for them and expensive for you. Look around Brick, you just might find that car insurance company you need. But, Patrick, wouldn’t it be easier to just buy a car first, then have the car insured? Easier for everybody.