{"id":5713,"date":"2021-07-02T06:51:00","date_gmt":"2021-07-02T06:51:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.freeway.com\/knowledge-center\/?p=5713"},"modified":"2024-11-21T06:45:06","modified_gmt":"2024-11-21T06:45:06","slug":"what-is-car-insurance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.freeway.com\/knowledge-center\/auto\/what-is-car-insurance\/","title":{"rendered":"What Is Car Insurance?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

When you get a new car, you\u2019ll need car insurance<\/a> to drive legally. But just what is car insurance?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You might not know for sure, especially if this is your first vehicle. And just knowing that you need it isn\u2019t enough. You really should understand how it works so you can pick the coverage that\u2019s right for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Below, we\u2019ll explain what car insurance is and how it works so you can feel comfortable choosing the best car insurance for your needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Is Car Insurance?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Car insurance is a type of coverage that protects you against financial loss related to your car. It reimburses you if you\u2019re in an accident or if your car is stolen. In exchange for this reimbursement, you\u2019ll need to pay a monthly premium to the insurance company.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are different types of car insurance<\/a>. This lets you pick just the kind of coverage you need based on your state\u2019s laws and your personal preferences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nearly every state requires you to have bodily injury liability coverage and property damage liability coverage:<\/p>\n\n\n\n