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What to have ready for an auto insurance quote

A quote is only as good as what goes into it. Ten minutes of preparation usually saves a second round of questions and produces a number you can actually compare.

Your current declarations page

The “dec page” is the summary at the front of your policy: vehicles, drivers, coverages, limits and premium. It lets Carly compare like-for-like and spot anything that has drifted. If you do not have it, your carrier’s app or portal usually has it as a PDF.

Vehicles

Year, make, model and VIN for each car. The VIN is on the dashboard at the base of the windshield, on the door jamb sticker, and on your registration. Note how each car is used — commute, pleasure, business, delivery — and roughly how many miles a year.

Drivers

Everyone licensed in the household, with dates of birth and license numbers. Mention anyone with a permit, anyone away at school, and anyone who drives a company car.

The decisions you want reviewed

Your PIP medical level, bodily injury limits, collision and comprehensive deductibles, and whether you want rental reimbursement, roadside or gap coverage. You do not need to know the answers — just know that these are the questions.

This guide is general information about insurance in Michigan, not advice about a specific policy. Coverage depends on the policy’s terms, limits, exclusions and eligibility, and a request does not bind or change insurance.

Common questions

People also ask.

Do I need my license number?

Eventually, yes — carriers verify driving records. It can wait until you decide to move forward.

Can I start with just one car?

Yes. Start with what you know; the form lets you add vehicles and drivers, and Carly can fill in the rest.

Will you contact my current carrier?

No. A review does not change or cancel anything until you decide and confirm.

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