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Multi-Car Insurance — One Policy, Multiple Vehicles

Put two or more vehicles on a single policy, set coverage per car, and earn the multi-car discount.

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Driver's-eye view from inside a car at night, with two hands on the steering wheel, illuminated instrument gauges, and blurred street and vehicle lights ahead.Liability InsuranceEvery vehicle on a multi-car policy must carry at least your state's minimum bodily-injury and property-damage liability. State minimums range from $15,000 to $50,000 per person; $25,000 is the most common.An open galvanized metal mailbox with a raised red flag on a wooden post, holding a large envelope, with a blurred dark SUV in a driveway and a house behind it at dusk.Full Coverage Car InsuranceLiability plus collision and comprehensive coverage. You can put full coverage on one vehicle and liability only on another — both on the same policy, both earning the multi-car discount.Driver's-eye view from inside a car at night, with two hands gripping the steering wheel, an illuminated instrument cluster behind it, and blurred road and street lights through the windshield.Uninsured and Underinsured Motorist CoverageCovers you when the other driver has no insurance or not enough. Required in 22 states. On a multi-car policy, this coverage applies to every vehicle on the policy.A hand holds a key with a black fob above a stack of printed documents and a pen on a wooden table, with a blurred kitchen and lit lamp in the background.Personal Injury ProtectionPays medical expenses for you and your passengers regardless of fault. Required in 15 states. When required, every vehicle on your multi-car policy must carry it.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does the multi-car discount work?

The multi-car discount is earned when you put two or more vehicles on a single policy. The discount typically requires every vehicle on the same policy and the same garaging address. The amount varies by carrier and state.

Can two cars share one insurance policy?

Yes. A multi-car policy puts two or more owned vehicles on a single policy. Each vehicle can carry its own coverage level — one with full coverage, another with liability only — while the whole policy earns the multi-car discount.

Can each car on a multi-car policy have different coverage?

Yes. Each vehicle on a multi-car policy can carry a different coverage level. You can put full coverage on one car and liability only on another, and both vehicles earn the multi-car discount as long as they are on the same policy.

Is one policy cheaper than two separate policies?

Combining vehicles on one policy earns the multi-car discount, which typically makes one policy cheaper than two. The final cost depends on the drivers, vehicles, coverage levels, and the carrier you choose.

Do all vehicles on a multi-car policy need to be garaged at the same address?

Most carriers require every vehicle on a multi-car policy to be garaged at the same address to qualify for the discount. If vehicles are garaged at different addresses, you may need separate policies.