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Discussion in 'Ferrari Discussion (not model specific)' started by Brunello, Dec 20, 2006.

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  1. Brunello

    Brunello Formula Junior

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    #1 Brunello, Dec 20, 2006
    I'm looking at buying another car in Washington State. I would have to move the vehicle a couple hundred miles. The vehicle is registered in Washington but will find it's new home in Canada. Is there some kind of temporary (2-3 days) insurance one can purchase in Washington state that will insure the vehicle until I can register and insure the vehicle properly in Canada?


    Thanks in advance
     
  2. procure95

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    #2 procure95, Dec 20, 2006
    Ask your present insurance company to carry you those couple of days. John
     
  3. BT

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    #3 BT, Dec 21, 2006
    Most companies here give you about 30 days from purchasing a vehicle to getting it to them for inspection with coverage. Check with your local company.
    BT
     
  4. DGS

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    #4 DGS, Dec 21, 2006
    Most insurance companies in the states will allow you to put coverage on the car with a phone call, paperwork to follow.

    I don't know what a canadian insurance company's policies would be on cars bought in the US.

    If your insurance carrier isn't an option, you might want to consider an enclosed vehicle transport option -- carry it as cargo rather than drive it. It might be as cheap as a short term insurance policy.
     
  5. Ken

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    #5 Ken, Dec 21, 2006
    I had that issue when I bought my Lotus. My insurance company (Millers Mutual) took 3 days to come up with a rate: $500 a year. I said fine. The day I was to drive it home they called me and said they decided not to cover it! Then they lied to me about the 30 day thing as well. I got Hagerty to cover it over the phone so I was covered. Millers was stupid; I subsequently dropped them. They had my other two cars and home insurance so I think they lost out in that deal.

    Check with your current insurance; they should cover you for 30 days.

    Ken
     
  6. miketuason

    miketuason F1 World Champ
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    #6 miketuason, Dec 21, 2006
    Yes it's true your current insurance should cover the car you just bought for 30 days. At least mine did.
     

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