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16 * The California Department of Insurance does not endorse or recommend any particular insurance company, driving school, or other organization. Where Can I Go for More Help on Auto Insurance? If you need some help with questions on auto insurance or you are just looking for a place to start, contact the California Department of Insurance. Before you purchase insurance, you should check out the license status of all the parties involved. If you are going to an insurance agency or brokerage, you should make sure that it is licensed as well as the agent or broker you have contacted. The insurance company should also be licensed. We can provide that information to you online or at our Consumer Hotline number. Also, we have several auto-related brochures online that can give you tips on such topics as dealing with accidents or understanding basic auto insurance terms. They’re not bestsellers, but they get the job done. Please see the “Talk to Us” section of this brochure for the many ways you can contact us.