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Buying a car in Italy

10 years ago
Hi,
I was wondering if anyone can help me with the process in buying and registering and insuring a car in Italy. I will be moving there permanently in the Spring. I already have residency but have read about the process and am a bit confused. I will probably purchase from a dealership however in everything I have read it states that the insurance needs to be in place prior to taking the car. If this true? What if I am not sure which car I want to buy until I get to a particular dealership? After I pay for the car will the dealer give me the paperwork and then I can take it to an office of the automobile club near my home to purchase insurance? Please someone help

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