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Did you know? The average South Carolina auto insurance premium in September 2011 was $1,227.00 for a 12-month policy. It appears that rates have decreased since August 2011 when average rates in South Carolina were around $1,237.00 for a 12-month policy.
Average Premiums for Auto Insurance In South Carolina |
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| Sep 2011 | Aug 2011 | Jul 2011 | Jun 2011 | May 2011 |
| $1227.00 | $1237.00 | $1214.00 | $1216.00 | $1227.00 |
Though rates have decreased in recent months, it’s important to continue to save money and find great coverage on South Carolina auto insurance. Be sure to ask your South Carolina car insurance agent about a Home-Auto Discount which can save you up to 25% or more on your home and auto insurance. Also, check your coverages on a regular basis to make sure you have enough auto insurance coverage in the event of a accident or other claim.
South Carolina Auto Insurance Coverage Requirements
Bodily Injury: South Carolina drivers are required by law to carry a minimum of $25,000 of bodily injury coverage with a maximum of $50,000 per accident. Bodily injury coverage provides for lost wages, funeral expenses and medical expenses in the event of an accident where injuries are sustained.
Property Damage: Drivers in South Carolina must carry a minimum of $25,000 in property damage liability coverage for every owned vehicle. This coverage protects drivers from damages caused to private and public property damaged in an accident.
South Carolina Recommended Coverages
- Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist Coverage- a type of insurance which pays for the damages caused by uninsured and underinsured drivers.
- Comprehensive and Collision Coverage- a type of insurance coverage which pays for damages caused by storms and other natural disasters
Another way to save money on South Carolina car insurance premiums is to take advantage of auto insurance discounts that can save you money in your area. Read more about the South Carolina Home-Auto Discount.
Auto Insurance Tools and Tips:
- Auto Insurance Quiz- Why do you really pay what you do for auto insurance? Quiz yourself!
- Teen Driver Contract- Download our free teen driver contract and start protecting your teens on the road today.
- Car Insurance RateReport: See how your premiums add up against other drivers in the country with our interactive RateReport map.
South Carolina Most Stolen Vehicles
Some specific vehicle models are known for being more commonly stolen than others. Owning one of these vehicles may affect your auto insurance rates. Check out the most commonly stolen vehicles in South Carolina:
The Top 10 Most Stolen Vehicles in South Carolina
Rank |
Year |
Vehicle |
1 |
1994 |
Honda Accord |
2 |
1990 |
Chevrolet Full Size C/K 1500 Pickup |
3 |
1997 |
Ford Explorer |
4 |
1997 |
Ford F150 Series |
5 |
1996 |
Ford Taurus |
6 |
1991 |
Chevrolet Caprice |
7 |
1998 |
Jeep Cherokee/Grand Cherokee |
8 |
2001 |
Dodge Ram Pickup |
9 |
2000 |
Honda Civic |
10 |
1996 |
Toyota Camry |
Source: © 2007 National Insurance Crime Bureau.
South Carolina Driver Licensing Rules/Regulations:
Laws about licensing new drivers vary per state and are unique in South Carolina. Drivers shopping for South Carolina teen auto insurance should review the laws regarding young drivers in their state. A summary of South Carolina young driver and driver licensing regulations are listed below, as per the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS):
| To earn a South Carolina learners permit you must be of this minimum age: | 15 |
| Before getting a South Carolina drivers license you must have a learners permit for: | 6 months |
| Also, you must have this minimum amount of supervised driving time: | 40 hours, 10 of which must be at night |
| To earn a South Carolina driver's license you must be of the minimum age: | 15, 6 months |
| During your restricted license stage, you are not allowed to drive between: | 6 pm-6 am EST; 8 pm-6 am EDT |
| Also, you are required to comply with the following passenger restrictions: | no more than 2 passengers younger than 21 unless transporting students to and from school |
| The minimum age at which your restricted nighttime hours may be lifted in South Carolina is: | 16, 6 months |
| The minimum age at which your passenger restrictions may be lifted in South Carolina is: | 16, 6 months |
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Search for auto insurance in your South Carolina county:
- Abbeville
- Aiken
- Allendale
- Anderson
- Bamberg
- Barnwell
- Beaufort
- Berkeley
- Calhoun
- Charleston
- Cherokee
- Chester
- Chesterfield
- Clarendon
- Colleton
- Darlington
- Dillon
- Dorchester
- Edgefield
- Fairfield
- Florence
- Georgetown
- Greenville
- Greenwood
- Hampton
- Horry
- Jasper
- Kershaw
- Lancaster
- Laurens
- Lee
- Lexington
- Marion
- Marlboro
- Mccormick
- Newberry
- Oconee
- Orangeburg
- Pickens
- Richland
- Saluda
- Spartanburg
- Sumter
- Union
- Williamsburg
- York
For additional information about specific auto insurance laws in South Carolina, visit the South Carolina Department of Insurance website.
