Adding a Car to Your Insurance Policy (2024)

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How to add a car to your insurance policy Which cars can I add to my insurance? Can I add a car to my insurance that's not in my name? Can someone else insure my financed car? Add a car to your insurance policy at Progressive Current Progressive customers New Progressive customers

How to add a car to your insurance policy

To add a car to your policy, you can either update your policy online or call your insurance company. Typically, you just need to provide the vehicle identification number (VIN), license plate number, and the vehicle's make and model. You may also be asked about the mileage and condition of the vehicle, depending on the insurer. Note that some insurers may limit how many vehicles can be listed on one policy.

Which cars can I add to my insurance?

Insurance for a new car: Depending on your insurer, you may have anywhere from a week to a month to add a newly purchased car to your policy. In the meantime, the same coverages you had on your old car will typically apply to your new car.
Insurance for a used car: Like purchasing a new car, you will typically have a grace period of a week to a month to add your newly purchased used car to your policy. Learn more about used car insurance.
Insurance for a second car: Adding a second, third, or more vehicles is easy. Just make sure you have the necessary info for each vehicle handy before updating your policy.
Insurance for someone else's car: If you and the other vehicle's owner both live in the same permanent residence and are named insureds on the policy,then you can typically add their vehicle.Learn more about car insurance and roommates.

Important note: All drivers that share the same permanent residence as you should be listed on your policy.

Can I add a car to my insurance that's not in my name?

You can typically add someone else's car to your policy if you also share the same car insurance policy, which typically also requires living together. For example, married couples living together who share car insurance can add both of their cars to their policy, even if the vehicles aren't jointly owned by the couple.

Can someone else insure my financed car?

It generally isn't possible for someone else to insure your vehicle if they don't live with you or you don't keep your vehicle at their residence. However, if you live with the person and are also listed as a driver on their policy, then they could possibly add your financed car to their policy.