Car Insurance ACT

Car insurance is there to protect you from the things you can’t predict: an uninsured driver backing into your car, your passenger opening their door into a shiny new BMW, a rogue trolley going into your car, plus accidents, storms, damage and more. If you’re in the Australian Capital Territory, make sure you’re covered.

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Budget Direct Comprehensive		Optional			Optional	Agreed or Market	Finder's summary: Awarded the 2019 Finder Award for the Best Value Car Insurance, this policy offers solid coverage at a low cost. Budget Direct’s claims service has received a 4.2/5 based on nearly 5,000 customer reviews. Who it might be good for: People who want a comprehensive policy without breaking the bank.	Get Quote View details	Compare	loading Fetching your data...
Bingle Comprehensive						Market	Finder's summary: Bingle consistently come up as one of the cheaper insurers out there. They only cover the basics, so you don't get to choose your own repairer, you're not covered for personal items in the car and you won't get a hire car if your car is stolen. But this keeps their premiums low. Who it might be good for: Someone who wants a low cost option that covers them for the basics.	Get Quote View details	Compare	loading Fetching your data...
Youi Comprehensive					Optional	Agreed or Market	Finder's summary: Youi Comprehensive Car Insurance is one of the few providers to include roadside assistance in their policy. You'll also get access to YouiRewards which gives you discounts on furniture, parking and more. Youi also have a live chat feature on their site to talk through any questions. Who it might be good for: People over 25 who want comprehensive cover with a focus on customer service.	Get Quote View details	Compare	loading Fetching your data...
Woolworths Comprehensive		Optional				Agreed or Market	Finder's summary: Woolworths catch our eye due to some unique perks like a price beat guarantee, where they'll beat any current comparable Comprehensive renewal notice if you're over 25. You'll also get 10% off your grocery shop once a month, and can add roadside assistance onto your policy for just $7.35 per month. Who it might be good for: Woolworths shoppers and those that want to take advantage of their Price Beat.	Get Quote View details	Compare	loading Fetching your data...
Virgin Comprehensive		Optional			Optional	Agreed or Market	Finder's summary: Finalists for the 2019 Finder Awards for Best Value Car Insurance, Virgin Comprehensive provides a good level of cover for a decent price. You'll get 15% off on your first year’s premium when you buy online and get access to their hail hero service. Plus, get a $100 e-Gift card when you purchase a new policy by 30 November 2020 (T&Cs apply). Who it might be good for: People who want a comprehensive policy that's affordable.	Get Quote View details	Compare	loading Fetching your data...
Qantas Comprehensive		Optional			Optional	Agreed or Market	Finder's summary: You'll be able to pick and choose how comprehensive you want your cover to be thanks to optional extras like roadside assistance, choice of your own repairer, and the option of agreed or market value. Plus, you'll earn Qantas Points when you join and get access to the Qantas Wellness App. Who it might be good for: People who love collecting frequent flyer points.	Get Quote View details	Compare	loading Fetching your data...
Poncho Comprehensive						Agreed	Finder's summary: Poncho works like a monthly subscription - you pay monthly and can cancel and leave at anytime. You can also list multiple cars and drivers under one policy, making it ideal for families and groups living together under one household. Who it might be good for: People who want their car insurance month-to-month.	Get Quote View details	Compare	loading Fetching your data...
Coles Comprehensive		Optional				Agreed or Market	Finder's summary: Coles have two-tiers of comprehensive car insurance to choose from. You'll earn double flybuys points at Coles supermarkets and you can get $10 off your Coles grocery bill every time you redeem 2,000 Flybuys points. If you're over 30, you can get roadside assistance free for a year. Who it might be good for: Coles customers and Flybuys collectors.	Get Quote View details	Compare	loading Fetching your data...
Stella Comprehensive		Optional				Agreed or Market	Finder's summary: Stella’s a female-focused insurer. They'll cover you if your car is damaged as a result of domestic violence. They offer higher cover for baby gear than most, with up to $2,000 cover for prams, strollers and child seats. You get a free Bauer magazine subscription when you sign up and a portion of your premiums go to supporting female-led businesses. Who it might be good for: Someone who wants a female-centred car insurance policy (they'll cover men too!).	Get Quote View details	Compare	loading Fetching your data...
Kogan Comprehensive		Optional				Agreed or Market	Finder's summary: Kogan comes with all the perks that most comprehensive car insurance policies include but you'll also be entitled to some benefits on their online store. This usually comes in the form of a gift voucher or discount if you buy online. Plus, Kogan offer a pay as you drive option, which could be good if you're not on the road that much. Who it might be good for: Kogan shoppers and those that don't drive much.	Get Quote View details	Compare	loading Fetching your data...

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How to find the cheapest CTP insurance in the ACT

There are four insurer providing CTP insurance in the ACT:

• GIO (Founded as the Government Insurance Office in 1927)
• NRMA Insurance (Established in the 1920s as separate entity from the National Roads and Motorists’ Association that has the same name)
• AAMI (Founded as Australian Associated Motor Insurers Limited in 1985)
• Apia (Australian Pensioners Insurance Agency launched in the 1990s)

Each insurer is allowed to set its own premiums, within prescribed legislative limits. As of October 1 2017, prices are as follows.

CTP insurance prices in the ACT

Find the full list of premiums for all other vehicle types here. All prices above assume to input tax credits.

As you can see, prices are close but GIO has the cheapest CTP insurance for passenger vehicles and motorcycles with an engine capacity over 600cc. Meanwhile, Apia charges significantly more for motorcycle CTP insurance.

Australian Capital Territory car thefts

During 2017, the Australian Capital Territory experienced 1,321 motor vehicle thefts, an increase of 40.7% over 2016, according to the National Motor Vehicle Theft Reduction Council (NMVTRC).

The most stolen category of car was passenger and light commercial vehicles, with 1,174 thefts. Since 2013, vehicle crime in the area has risen 103%. 125 motorcycle owners had their bike snatched during the year.

1995-2000 Nissan Pulsar N15's proved most popular car to steal amongst ACT thieves. The second most stolen vehicle was the 2002-2005 Ford Falcon BA. Cars valued between $0-$5,000 were the most likely targets of criminals, representing 58% of cases.

Vehicles are most at risk of theft on Saturday nights between the hours of 20:00 and 23:59. The next high crime level period was Sunday from 16:00 to 19:59.

How CTP insurance works in the ACT

In the ACT, your third party injury “Green Slip” insurance is mostly for accidents between motorists. If you’re the only party involved in an accident, and are legally “at fault” for it, you are not necessarily covered for injuries.

For example, if you hit a kangaroo and suffer resulting injuries, your CTP insurance probably won’t cover it.

Your medical expenses might be taken care of through Australia’s public health system, or you might be covered in some ways through workers’ compensation, depending on the situation. But for the most part, you’ll generally need some form of life or personal injury insurance policy, rather than car insurance.

If another motorist is at fault for the accident, then that person’s insurance can cover the costs, including resulting loss of income, rehabilitation expenses and more. Conversely, if you’re found to be at fault then your own CTP insurance might cover it, saving you from potential bankruptcy.

What kinds of additional car insurance can I get?

For additional cover, you can choose between the three major types of extra car insurance. These extra policies are not mandatory, but at least one of them is a very good idea.

• Third party property damage: Only covers your third party liability for damage to other people’s property. For example, the cost of damage to another person’s car.
• Third party property damage with fire and theft: Includes third party liability as above, plus cover for fire and theft of your own vehicle.
• Comprehensive car insurance: Generally, the only type of car insurance that can cover accidental damage, storm and hail damage, and more. Comprehensive car insurance also includes third party property damage cover.

Generally, third party property cover is the minimum additional cover you’ll want before getting on the road. If your car isn’t very valuable, or if you don’t want to pay more for cover, that might be all you want.

Comprehensive car insurance is generally the only cover type that can provide reliable protection for damage to your own vehicle. If you depend on having your vehicle in good condition, or if it’s valuable enough to warrant comprehensive protection, then this might be the cover type for you.

How to compare car insurance

Your prices are determined for you personally, based on factors like your address, your vehicle and your driving history.

This means getting a quote is the only way to find an accurate indication of how much different insurers cost.

No one insurer will consistently be the cheapest. For example, one insurer might offer lower prices for Hyundais while another will offer cheaper cover for Toyotas. The number one key to saving money on car insurance might be to shop around and compare prices.

But make sure you’re comparing “like for like” policies. Look at features such as:

• Whether you’re getting additional benefits with your cover. For example, if one policy includes complimentary roadside assistance then that might be worthwhile, even it it costs more.
• How the insurers will pay claims. For example, whether the insurer will claim the remnants of the vehicle as salvage after paying a total loss, or whether you can retain it. If you’re driving a vintage or prestige car, then retaining salvage rights might be an important difference.
• How to make a claim. You might want to avoid insurers that don’t offer 24-hour claims services, and it’s worth making sure you have a good understanding of how exactly to contact an insurer, and what evidence you’ll need to provide in order to make a claim.

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