A step-by-step guide to choosing the best car insurance policy for your needs Written By Written by Insurance Staff Writer, WSJ | Buy Side Kimberly Lankford is an insurance staff writer at Buy Side.

Owning a car has become even more expensive, and it's not just the cost of the vehicle or repairs that have added up.

Temporary car insurance policies do not really exist, but there are other ways to get short term coverage. The best way to get coverage for a short period is to purchase a six-month policy, a ...