Auto insurance is the most common thing that most people didn’t prepare for during car lease process. After the long battle with the car salesman on your favorite lease deal, you finally think you can drive home your new ride once you’re done signing some paper work with the finance manager. But wait! Do you know they won’t let you drive the car off the lot if you don’t have car insurance with required liability coverage?
Most car lease companies require following auto insurance coverage:
- Liability coverage: $100k per person/ $300k per occurrence
- Property liability coverage: $50k
- Comprehensive and collision deductible < $500
If you don’t already have auto insurance nor your insurance coverage does not qualify the above requirements, there is still one option to take the car home with you, which is purchasing a temporary auto insurance coverage for 3-5 days from the dealership for a premium price. If you current auto insurance coverage meets the requirement, for most insurers, your current policy will cover the new car for a certain grace period. You should check with your current insurer for details.