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AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE
Car insurance in Germany is expensive.� Variables such as age
of the car, engine size, make, model and weight of the car can influence
the insurance rates.� Proof of insurance is required before your
vehicle can be registered.� Shop around when purchasing car
insurance and make sure you understand coverage.
Some insurance companies have local offices that cater specifically to
military servicemembers and DOD civilians.� USAA, a popular
insurance carrier among servicemembers, has several German offices.�
Whichever carrier you choose, if they have a local office the auto
insurance claims process becomes infinitely easier.� When you are
in an accident, you will have a local agent who can speak German with
the police, German insurance agency (if German cars are involved), and
auto or body parts shop.� This is an important consideration when
choosing your insurance carrier.
POV VEHICLE REGISTRATION
In order to obtain USAREUR license plates from Vehicle Registration,
you need to provide the following documents:
a) Shipping document (DD Form 788).
b) Double White Insurance Card (DWIC) - Ask your insurance
carrier if they have sent this to you with your insurance papers.�
If your insurance carrier is USAA, you can call their toll free German
number and they will enter your information into a computer database and
Vehicle Registration can then look it up in that database.� Make
sure the following is correct on the DWIC: the chassis number, and the
effective date is the date you want to pick up your USAREUR license
plates (The DWIC can be up to 60 days old).� Any deficiencies that
are on the DWIC cannot be corrected by the vehicle registration clerk.�
The only authorized person who can make these changes is your insurance
agent.
c) Vehicle registration application form AE FP 190-1AA - You may
obtain this form at the Vehicle Registration Office.
d) Valid ID Card.
e) Valid USAREUR Driver's License.
f) Emergency Kit - It is German law that you must have an emergency
kit and reflective warning triangle in your vehicle at all times.�
Both of these items can be purchased from your local Auto Crafts store.
g) Stateside registration and/or title
h) $20 check or money order
NOTE: An additional requirement for
registration is to complete a German
VEHICLE INSPECTION (Unless the vehicle is less than 2 years
old).
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