 TITLE: Step-By-Step Checklist for Getting Car Insurance CONTENT: Choose an Insurance Company\n---------------------------\n*   You can shop for car insurance online at insurance company websites or use an insurance comparison site like The Zebra.\n*   If you want a personal touch, talk to an insurance agent.\n    *   Ask friends and neighbors or search online review sites for recommendations.\n    *   Captive insurance agents sell insurance from one company.\n    *   Independent insurance agents sell policies from multiple carriers; they can help you shop around for the best insurance.\n*   Read car insurance reviews such as the J.D. Power Auto Insurance Satisfaction Study to see what customers say about carriers you're considering.\n*   Check A.M. Best's rating of the carrier's financial stability.\n*   Check for consumer complaints about providers at the NAIC website.\n*   If you're interested in a certain type of insurance, such as pay-per-mile coverage, look for a company that offers it.\n*   Compare quotes for the same type and amount of coverage from at least three insurance companies.\n*   To get the most accurate quote, be prepared to provide:\n    *   Make, model, year and vehicle identification number (VIN) for each car you want to insure\n    *   Driver's license information for everyone in your household you want to insure\n    *   An estimate of how many miles your cars are driven annually\n    *   Your current car insurance policy, if you have one\nThere are dozens of car insurance companies to consider. Here are some reviews to get you started in your search.\n*   AAA\n*   Allstate\n*   Elephant\n*   Esurance\n*   Farmers\n*   Geico\n*   Liberty Mutual\n*   Progressive\n*   Root\n*   State Farm END