<prompt> Human: So I just got pre-approved for an auto loan. There are a bunch of stipulations that obviously need to be done like proof of income and whatnot. But one stipulation is that I need proof of insurance. Would this insurance be for me or for the car? Its not like I can get insurance for a car I havent bought yet.  <response>: If you ring an insurance company ask for a cover note they will give you cover on the car based on the info you provide. They then create a certificate of issuance to prove to the lender the car is insured.It is common and if the purchase falls through there is no charge at least in Australia I have helped 3 family members do this in the last 6 months. 