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Get Cheap Car Insurance in Tar Heel, NC

We monitor insurance prices, helping the average driver in Tar Heel save up to 33.1% on car insurance.

 

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The Cheapest Minimum Coverage in Tar Heel

The chart below shows the cheapest car insurance company in Tar Heel for a driver with a good record seeking minimum coverage on a mid-grade used vehicle. Values are estimated, and premiums may be lower or higher, but should be in an accurate order for a good driver. In general, drivers with good records will get the best prices through Midvale Home & Auto, followed by Erie Insurance, Farm Bureau, and Progressive.

 
Tar Heel Insurer Monthly Cost
Midvale Home & Auto $49
Erie Insurance $50
Farm Bureau $53
Progressive $56

Savings for Every Kind of Tar Heel Driver

The table shows how much the average auto insurance customer in Tar Heel might save by following our recommendations.

Based on our extensive insurance data, we know the average Tar Heel driver will save about 19% on car insurance. This isn’t marketing: this is unbiased data with no financial influence. The best auto insurance company depends on factors such as your driving record, home location, credit score, marital status, and age. The average driver will find themselves saving $250 per year by choosing the right vehicle insurance company. Some Tar Heel residents are paying out over $1,300 extra every year for auto insurance in Tar Heel. That cost may be even higher if you haven’t requested a new quote as your life situation changed.

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Tar Heel, NC Savings / Yr.
Drivers with good records
$250
Drivers with accidents
$543
Drivers with speeding tickets
$395
Drivers with a DUI conviction
$1,009
Young drivers
$749
Married drivers
$302
Drivers with bad credit
$452

Tar Heel Car Insurance vs. North Carolina

People living in Tar Heel pay an average of 3.98% more than the typical driver in the state. The average driver in Tar Heel can expect to pay about $779 per year, or $1,300 for full coverage.

Based on our analysis, Auto-Owners Insurance will be the cheapest provider in Tar Heel for most people.

Car Insurance Prices by Tar Heel Neighborhood

Tar Heel, NC map of insurance costs by zip code and neighborhood

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Where is insurance cheapest within Tar Heel?

The map shows insurance prices in and around Tar Heel, with more expensive areas in red and places with cheaper car insurance in green. Insurance can vary by as much as $75 per year within the city boundaries, with insurance premiums ranging from a high of $1,320 to a low of $1,245. Insurance prices tend to be higher for those living in the Northwest area, and lower for those with homes in the Northeast parts of Tar Heel.

Pick the Best Car Insurance Company for You in Tar Heel

We have analyzed insurance costs for auto insurance customers based on the major variables that impact pricing. The results of our analysis are below, including US dollar savings. What about when you meet one or more of the criteria? For example, if you have both a DUI and a speeding ticket? Simply start with the Tar Heel insurance provider for whom we have posted the highest savings dollar figure.

The best car insurance provider for most drivers in Tar Heel

For drivers with clean driving records and no major strikes, Auto-Owners Insurance is the best option, with annual savings of $250 over the average Tar Heel car insurance company.

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We use the average good driver, paying $88 per month, as our baseline for pricing in Tar Heel. Auto-Owners Insurance, Farm Bureau, and Erie Insurance are all good choices for quotes if you have a clean record. See also the best providers for married people if you are married, and look for repeated company names.

The best car insurance provider for Tar Heel drivers with accidents on their records

In Tar Heel getting into an accident will raise premiums an average 37% for a yearly cost of $2,073. That's $774 per year more than a driver with no at-fault crashes on their driving record might pay. To avoid paying out more than you need to, Erie Insurance, Farm Bureau, and Kemper are good choices for drivers with accidents.

In our analysis, Erie Insurance saved the average person who had been in an accident the most, with annual savings averaging $543 over the competition.

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The best car insurance company for Tar Heel drivers with speeding tickets

>Farm Bureau gave the average person with a speeding ticket the most savings, averaging $395 better than other car insurance companies.

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Depending on the insurance company, a speeding ticket can actually raise insurance premiums more than getting in an accident. In Tar Heel, tickets raise premiums on new quotes about $644. If you have a speeding ticket, we recommend State Farm, Farm Bureau, and Erie Insurance for savings that beat the average insurance cost of $1,943 per year.

The best auto insurance for Tar Heel drivers with a DUI conviction

Getting a DUI can increase the cost of insurance dramatically. The average person with a DUI paid $3,922 per year in auto insurance premiums, which was $2,622 more than a driver with no major issues. Kemper, Midvale Home & Auto, and Farm Bureau penalized their customers the least for a DUI.

Getting a quote from Kemper may cost the average person with a DUI about $1,009 less each year.

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The least expensive car insurance company for new and young drivers in Tar Heel

In Tar Heel, State Farm costs young drivers $749 less each year versus the average auto insurance bill.

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Teen drivers account for more than their share of accidents, and thus end up paying about 56% more for insurance than more mature drivers in Tar Heel. With an average cost of $2,945 per year (for young drivers who aren't on a parent's plan), car insurance for inexperienced drivers can’t ever be called "cheap." A few companies like State Farm, Farm Bureau, and Erie Insurance try to attract these younger drivers with lower prices in the hopes that they will stay with the company.

The best marriage discounts for vehicle insurance in Tar Heel

Not everything is an excuse for the auto insurance companies to charge you more. Getting married provides an average discount of $19. State Farm, Erie Insurance, and Farm Bureau provided the largest discounts to couples living in Tar Heel.

Erie Insurance gave the largest car insurance discounts to married couples, averaging $302 saved each year compared to an average Tar Heel couple's premiums.

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The cheapest car insurance in Tar Heel for drivers with bad credit

People with poor credit saved an average of $452 with Erie Insurance.

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Many people are surprised that their poor credit score can cost them an average of $617 every year. Premiums for people with poor credit were about $1,916 in Tar Heel. However, some insurance companies do not take credit score into account. If you have a credit score below 575, get quotes from Progressive, Erie Insurance, and Dairyland.

The best Tar Heel car insurance company for customer service

Many car insurance companies over the years have struggled with customer service. In Tar Heel, the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) ranks Nationwide as the best. Another valuable metric: JD Power ranks Erie Insurance as the best provider in Tar Heel.

Nationwide was the best company for customer service in Tar Heel according to the NAIC.

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Recent price drops

Due to improvements in our tracking and methodology, we are unable to show price change data for the most recent year. This data will return next year (2023).

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During the Covid-19 pandemic a few insurance companies realized people were driving less and struggling overall. They proactively lowered their rates for many customers in Tar Heel. We think helping communities in a time of need deserves special attention. Many insurance companies have advertisements telling us how much they care: we prefer to look at their actions.

The cheapest large national provider in Tar Heel

Many customers have informed us that they prefer to work with large national brands. Maybe they're one of the 20% of Tar Heel residents who are renting, and don't plan to be in the city or state for very long. Or maybe national recognition and funds make people feel more secure with a large provider. Regardless, Geico tends to have the lowest prices for most drivers.

For customers who prefer to work with large national providers, we recommend Geico for pricing. The average Tar Heel driver can expect to pay about $87 per month.

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What About USAA?

JD power consistently ranks USAA as the top car insurance company in the United States. We don’t compare their rates because most people can’t sign up. USAA only allows active military members and their spouses and children to apply. In Tar Heel, USAA has the best prices for none of the categories above.
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Auto Insurance Prices in and Around Tar Heel

What Influences the Cost of Car Insurance in Tar Heel?

On average, car insurance in Tar Heel is more expensive than the rest of the state. These high prices are no mystery to us. Coverage Watch tracks car insurance costs and uses a complex AI that finds related variables, and has determined car insurance prices in the city are influenced by the following factors:

  • The average commute time in Tar Heel is 35 minutes, which is a little more than average for a driver in the state.
  • North Carolina state insurance regulations may allow for lower prices.
  • An average of 0 weeks with snow on the ground, which impacts accident rates.
  • Marriage rates in Tar Heel are lower than average in the state, and marriage often results in car insurance discounts.
  • Vehicle theft rates in the area are high, with a Vehicle Theft Crime Grade of C+ according to CrimeGrade.org.
  • Tar Heel is one of the most densely populated areas in the state. The city’s density could result in a price increase for drivers.

As a result of these and other factors, the average cost of car insurance in Tar Heel is $65 per month for minimum coverage and $108 per month for full coverage. Costs vary widely based on your situation, and will likely be lower if you have a clean driving record and follow our insurance company research to find the best car insurance company for you.

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* Who is the average Tar Heel driver? Based on national demographic data provided by BestNeighborhood, we took a single unmarried man living in central Tar Heel with good (but not perfect) credit driving a used midsized sedan. Data sources: proprietary data collection and analysis, unique to CoverageWatch.org All content copyright CoverageWatch.org. Journalists and other websites are free to cite any data with attribution.