8 Best Ways to Cut Car Insurance Costs in Sims, NC

Have you had enough of paying out the nose each month for car insurance? Your situation is no different than the majority of other car owners in North Carolina.

There is such a variety of to pick from, and although it's a good thing to have a selection, so many choices can make it hard to compare rates.

It's important to get comparison quotes before your policy renews since rates are constantly changing. Just because you found the best price a few years ago you can probably find a lower rate today. Block out anything you think you know about car insurance because we're going to demonstrate the quickest way to reduce your cost while improving coverage.

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Cheap Sims Car Insurance Comparisons

There are several ways you can shop for car insurance but one way is less labor-intensive and much quicker. You can spend countless hours talking to agents in Sims, or you could save time and use online quoting to get prices fast.

The majority of car insurance companies participate in a marketplace that allows shoppers to complete one form, and each participating company can provide price quotes. This eliminates the need for quote forms for each company you want a rate for.

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The one downside to comparing rates this way is you can't choose the providers you will receive quotes from. So if you prefer to pick specific providers for rate comparison, we have assembled a list of car insurance companies in North Carolina. Click here to view list.

It doesn't matter which method you choose, just ensure you're using identical quote information on every quote you get. If you compare mixed coverages it's impossible to determine which rate is truly the best in Sims. Just a small difference in limits could mean much higher rates. And when price shopping your coverage, having more price comparisons helps you find a better price.

How much can you save with these eight discounts?

Car insurance can cost a lot, but companies offer discounts that you may not know about. Certain discounts will be applied when you quote, but a few need to be manually applied before you get the savings.

  • Passive Restraint Discount - Vehicles with factory air bags may earn rate discounts up to 30%.
  • No Claims - Claim-free drivers can save substantially compared to bad drivers.
  • Multiple Cars - Buying insurance for all your vehicles on the same car insurance policy may reduce the rate for each vehicle.
  • Discount for Life Insurance - Some companies give a discount if you purchase a life insurance policy as well.
  • Save with a New Car - Insuring a new car can be considerably cheaper since new cars are generally safer.
  • Low Mileage - Low mileage vehicles can earn lower rates on the low mileage vehicles.
  • Multi-policy Discount - When you combine your home and auto insurance with one company you will save up to 20% off your total premium.
  • E-sign - Certain companies may give you up to $50 just for signing your application over the internet.

Keep in mind that most credits do not apply to the entire cost. Most cut individual premiums such as medical payments or collision. So when the math indicates you can get free auto insurance, it just doesn't work that way. But any discount will bring down the amount you have to pay.

To see a list of providers with discount car insurance rates in North Carolina, follow this link.

More information can be found on the website for the North Carolina Department of Insurance located here. Visitors are able to find out industry alerts, read industry bulletins, report car insurance fraud, and view agent and company licensing information.

Additional helpful sites include NAIC.org's Understanding your Policy and this directory of Sims insurance agents.