Factors that affect car insurance in Lancaster SC

Car insurance in Lancaster, SC may or may not cost any different than any other nearby cities. But there are things you need to consider.

Things like parking situations, crime rates, and local laws, which are dependent on your address and area you live in, can significantly affect the cost of insurance relative to other cities.

Crime Rates

Crime rates affect the cost of car insurance in Lancaster SC. Criminals like to steal cars. If you home is listed in a higher crime area, the risk of someone stealing your car increases. If they can’t steal your car, maybe they’ll take some parts. Certain car model parts bring in big bucks in many nations “chop shops”.

The Most Popular Stolen Vehicles that Affect Cost of Car Insurance in Lancaster SC

  • Chevrolet Pickup.
  • Ford Pickup.
  • Honda Civic.
  • Honda Accord.
  • Toyota Camry.
  • GMC Pickup.
  • Nissan Altima.
  • Honda CR-V.

Local or State Laws

As you know, anytime our national or state governments add additional requirements to anything, it makes the cost of anything go up. Drivers are required to carry liability and uninsured motorist coverage with the following limits:

$25,000 Bodily Injury Per Person / $50,000 Bodily Injury Per Accident / $25,000 Property Damage Per Accident.

Always remember, minimum requirements are what they are…the minimum. It’s always wise to never do the minimum.

Your Driving Habits

The cost of car insurance, comes down to how you drive. So watch your speed and the drivers around you.

Read our post on Check Insurance Rates Before You Buy a Car.

 

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