insurance rider on a purchase of a used car when you already have a policy covering your existing car.
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insurance rider on a purchase of a used car when you already have a policy covering your existing car.
I have a full cover policy on my existing car through state farm. I was told that Ohio requires your insurance co. to cover a new or used car that I purchese on the existing policy for up to 30 days. Then I must get a policy for the new or used car. My insurance lady says that that is not true. I think she just wants me to pay the premium from day 1. Is it true that Ohio requires them to cover me on my new purchase?
Asked on June 1, 2009 under Insurance Law, Ohio
Answers:
L.M., Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 14 years ago | Contributor
My understanding is that when you have an existing auto insurance policy, you have 30 days to add your new car to that policy and you will be covered during that 30-day period of time--as long as you do add the car to the policy. I don't believe you get coverage for nothing, though. They will charge you the premium for that new vehicle once advised of its addition to the policy, and they will charge you from day one. I'm not from Ohio, but I think it works the same way in most states. Call your state's Dept. of Insurance and inquire to be sure. Now if your idea is to not pay the premium, and hope to be covered, I don't think that's going to happen in any state.
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