Student Automobile Insurance Manhattan New York NY

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Reader’s Question:

I’m an international student studying in Manhattan NY, how do I get insurance for my car?

Clara

Manhattan, NY

First is you need to have an up-to-date international driver`s license so that you’ll be allowed to drive both in your home country and in the US. Many international students have no need for an American driver`s license, so an international one should be okay. Just make sure that it’s good for at least six months after your stay ends for you to be able to get the best car insurance possible.

When you apply for car insurance, bring all paperwork that could be necessary with you. In order to get the best rates, you`ll need proof that you haven`t had an accident in the previous 18-36 months.
You need to look for fixed rates since some car insurance companies will let you sign up for 6 months or 12 months, where your rates will not go up, even if you have an accident during that time.

Car insurance for international students like you might be a little tricky, but if you do some research about which companies will give you a break, even if you haven`t been driving in the States for the past three years, you’ll still be able to get the best rates. The prices and amount of coverage should be reasonable and not hiked up just because you’re only temporarily living in Manhattan NY.

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