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How do I calculate mileage for insurance purposes?

How do calculate car mileage? My new car insurance company (GEICO) is asking me to estimate my annual driving mileage."

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Sophie Newman · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
“One method to figuring out how much you drive for
car insurance
purposes is to figure out how much you drive in a week and multiply that number by 52.
Another method is to check your most recent inspection certificate.
Make sure to include any special annual trips or other factors that would affect your mileage. Try to be as accurate as possible.
Car insurance companies ask mileage when calculating
quotes
based on your driving habits.”
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