{"id":5359,"date":"2020-02-14T02:43:15","date_gmt":"2020-02-14T02:43:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tt-blogs.dealerfire.com\/sherwoodford\/?p=5359"},"modified":"2024-03-07T18:12:59","modified_gmt":"2024-03-07T18:12:59","slug":"how-to-register-and-insure-a-purchased-vehicle-in-alberta","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sherwoodford.ca\/blog\/how-to-register-and-insure-a-purchased-vehicle-in-alberta\/","title":{"rendered":"How to register and insure a purchased vehicle in Alberta"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

For most automotive customers, there\u2019s no better feeling than driving off the lot in a vehicle that\u2019s all yours. Still, before you get too excited about the prospects of buying a new car, you must first realize the steps involved to make sure that it\u2019s ready for the road in a legal sense. So, today our Sherwood Ford team will be showing you how to register and insure a purchased vehicle in Alberta, as well as some of the requirements for ensuring that everything is ready to go when you head out for the open road.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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If you\u2019ve just bought a new Ford model from us, first of all congrats! You\u2019ve made a wise decision; still, we can\u2019t stress enough that you are responsible for getting it properly insured and registered<\/b><\/strong>. We\u2019ll take all the needed steps to refer you to an insurance broker and Alberta Motor Registry agent, but from there, it\u2019ll be on you to get everything taken care of.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to get auto insurance in Alberta<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

First things first. Once you\u2019ve bought your vehicle, bear in mind that you won\u2019t be able to legally drive it until you have the proper insurance to go along with it – in Alberta your insurance plan must carry a minimum $200,000 third party liability coverage, as well as include accidents benefits coverage. Collision and comprehensive coverage, specified perils, and endorsements are all optional, though definitely recommended if you have some extra cash to spare for premiums and monthly payments related to these.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s up to you to decide which auto insurance company you choose to work with, and in most cases  you\u2019ll be able to add your new vehicle to the list of cars that are covered under your plan. If it is your first time purchasing insurance in Alberta, however, be sure to provide some or all of the following when you visit or contact your agency of choice:<\/p>\n\n\n\n