Was it a private sale? Didn’t think you could drive off a lot without showing

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Jan 4, 2025
6:27:35pm

Six Foot Seven Truly Addicted User

Was it a private sale? Didn’t think you could drive off a lot without showing

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Six Foot Seven

Previous username: Hoosier Coug
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Last login: Jan 6, 2025
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Time

What’s the standard protocol for someone who buys a car, and gets into a wreck,

DKN

Jan 4, 6:25pm

Most give 14 days for you to establish coverage.

HeismanTy

Jan 4, 6:26pm

Was it a private sale? Didn’t think you could drive off a lot without showing

Jan 4, 6:27pm

Dealer sale, financed. They had coverage on another vehicle but lenders give the

DKN

Jan 4, 6:28pm

Understood. Good luck getting it all squared away.

Jan 4, 6:29pm

Usually the provider of the insurance on the other car gives you a week or so (maybe the 14 days mentioned by HeismanTy)

PROBcoug

Jan 4, 6:32pm

With my State Farm policy, it covers a new vehicle for 30 days under my existing policy.

valcorger

Jan 4, 6:33pm

That's been a fear of mine every time I've bought a car.

HuskerFan2

Jan 4, 6:38pm

I think 30 days.

Powerbait DPM

Jan 4, 6:57pm

Most insurers give you a 30 day grace period to add a new vehicle to your policy

southbaycoug

Jan 4, 7:03pm

Good to know. The car was purchased about 10 days ago.

DKN

Jan 4, 7:08pm

tell them to call their agent immediately to add the car

jwf

Jan 4, 7:07pm

Most insurance companies give you up to 14 days to get it insured

BYU Grounds

Jan 4, 9:51pm

Depends on your contract. Things that come into play are, is it a replacement

paulb

Jan 4, 11:43pm

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