California Auto Insurance Quotes

Auto insurance rates can vary greatly between auto insurance carriers. Studies have shown you can save hundreds by comparing auto insurance quotes before you buy. Start your quote below. It's easy.

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Remember rates can vary significantly from company to company, even for the same coverage, so it always pays to compare rates from many companies before you make your decision.

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For California Auto Insurance Quotes provided directly by insurance companies, auto insurance brokers, and auto insurance quote services serving California, Simply click go in the box below.

As mentioned throughout this site, It always pays to get auto insurance quotes from multiple companies before making your purchase decision. It could save you hundreds.

A sampling of the auto insurance companies and brokers providing FREE quotes include...

Companies providing quotes may vary depending on your state of residence

California Auto Insurance Requirements

You must provide proof of financial responsibility to the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). There are four ways to prove this:

  1. Show a motor vehicle liability insurance policy.

  2. Make a deposit of $35,000 with the DMV.

  3. Show proof of a surety bond obtained from a company licensed to do business in California.

  4. Have a DMV-issued self-insurance certificate.


As you may have guessed, most California residents choose to do #1 above and purchase an auto insurance policy.   To begin shopping for your California auto insurance policy, simply enter your zip code above to begin.

Required Coverage Levels

The minimum liability insurance required in California is $35,000.

Proof of Insurance Coverage

Proof of liability insurance must be in your vehicle at all times.  The fines for not carrying proof of insurance can be steep―not less than $500 and possible court costs―and your vehicle can be impounded. 

In addition, Should you be involved in a traffic accident, you are required by law in the state of California to show proof of insurance to the other driver or drivers. If you get in an accident and you're uninsured, your driver's license will certainly be suspended

Low-cost Insurance

Low-cost California auto insurance is available in the following California counties: Alameda, Contra Costa, Fresno, Imperial, Kern, Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, Sacramento, San Bernadino, San Diego, San Francisco, San Joaquin, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Stanislaus.


To qualify for low-cost insurance, you must:

  1. Be at  least 19 years of age

  2. Have been driving for three years

  3. Be able to meet low-income requirements

  4. Have a good driving record

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