Seasonal car insurance: how to insure your summer vehicle

Seasonal car insurance: how to insure your summer vehicle

Is there such a thing as car insurance for summer only? Do you need insurance if you don't drive your vehicle during the winter? We break down how seasonal auto insurance works below.

The official start of summer is fast approaching, which means if you have a vehicle you use only in the warmer months, it's time to secure car insurance.  

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Zandile Chiwanza

Zandile is a freelance personal finance journalist. She previously worked as a personal finance writer at LowestRates.ca and before that, the content editor for Real Estate Management Industry News. As a self-proclaimed budget warrior, Zandile dedicates most of her time to advocating for financial wellness.

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