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Car insurance

Learn everything you need to know about car insurance to protect you, your car, and your wallet from accidental damage or theft.

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Car insurance can help you with the cost of repairs for your vehicle from accidents, theft and more. It can also cover damage you may cause to others’ vehicles or property in an accident.

We break down car insurance policies and what they cover, how to make a claim, and tips to make sure you’re getting the best value from your insurance.

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  • Choose the best car insurance cover
  • What you need to know when buying car insurance
  • People's Choice
  • Get the most out of your insurance
  • Third-party car insurance
  • Compare other insurance policies
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Choose the best car insurance cover

Looking to buy car insurance? Compare 9 different policies and their premiums across cities. See prices, coverage and excess to help decide whether you want the cheapest car insurance option or the best protection. Our research will help you choose the right policy.

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Best and worst insurance providers

Find out which insurers rate well for price, value for money, communication and customer support.

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What you need to know when buying car insurance

Before you purchase car insurance, find out the key factors to look out for from our buying guide.

We also cover important topics such as:

  • Factors that affect car insurance

  • What to do after a car accident

  • Tips for making a claim on car insurance

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People's Choice

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Our People's Choice awards are granted to brands that consistently rate above average for customer satisfaction and meet out other performance criteria. Become a member and see which brands have earned a People’s Choice award.

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Get the most out of your insurance

Make sure you’re fully covered and getting the best value from your health insurance policy.

Can you save money on car insurance? Yes – here’s how

Check out this easy way to ask for a discount on your car insurance.


Car insurance: How to make a claim

Everything you need to know about making a claim on car insurance.


Email templates about insurance

Use these as a guide for writing to an insurance company if it rejects or disputes your claim, or if you wish to reject its offer.

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Third-party car insurance

Compare premiums for third-party only policies and third-party fire and theft policies.

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Compare other insurance policies

From house and travel to health and life cover, compare policies to stay protected for the best price.

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