{"id":143,"date":"2016-11-16T14:42:19","date_gmt":"2016-11-16T18:42:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.protectiveagency.com\/blog\/?p=143"},"modified":"2016-11-22T05:42:27","modified_gmt":"2016-11-22T09:42:27","slug":"5-ways-save-auto-insurance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.protectiveagency.com\/blog\/5-ways-save-auto-insurance\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Ways to Save on Auto Insurance"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is nothing wrong with trying to save some cash on insurance policies. And you might be paying too much for auto insurance. Here is why:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><i>Combine &amp; Save<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By having all your insurance policies with one company, you will often save a large chunk of change. Insurance companies usually offer more savings to customers with more policies. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><i>Car Type Matters<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The type of car you drive plays a huge role in how much you pay for auto insurance. Vehicles seen as low-profile and low-risk tend to cost a lot less when insurance comes into consideration.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><i>Get to Shopping<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While working with the same company for all policies often works, sometimes you need to shop around. Insurers use an extensive list of factors to determine your rate. It is worth the time to get a few quotes before signing up for any policy. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><i>Credit Score Compensation<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There has been research done on the links between credit score and filing an insurance claim. A better credit score will typically mean a better auto insurance price. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><i>Pay In Full to Save<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you pay for six months to a year for car insurance at once, you will often find significant savings. Insurance companies include administrative fees when you pay by the month.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Understanding Auto Insurance Prices in North Carolina<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The average price of<a href=\"http:\/\/www.protectiveagency.com\/services\/auto-insurance\/car-insurance\/\"> auto insurance in North Carolina <\/a>is $687. That varies with each region and city. For example, the average auto insurance premium in each city varies wildly. Rates in popular cities include:<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Asheville $609<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Winston Salem $630<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Greensboro $635<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Raleigh $680<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wake Forest $687<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wilmington $726<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Durham $728<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Charlotte $765<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fayetteville $840<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-144 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.protectiveagency.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/5-ways-to-save-on-auto-insurance.png\" alt=\"5 Ways to save on auto insurance\" width=\"1275\" height=\"3769\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.protectiveagency.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/5-ways-to-save-on-auto-insurance.png 1275w, https:\/\/www.protectiveagency.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/5-ways-to-save-on-auto-insurance-101x300.png 101w, https:\/\/www.protectiveagency.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/5-ways-to-save-on-auto-insurance-768x2270.png 768w, https:\/\/www.protectiveagency.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/5-ways-to-save-on-auto-insurance-346x1024.png 346w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1275px) 100vw, 1275px\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There is nothing wrong with trying to save some cash on insurance policies. 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