Budget Direct Car Insurance
- 15% discount on first year's premium
- New car replacement
- $20 million legal liability cover
Budget Direct Car Insurance
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Car insurance protects your ride from a bunch of hazards Victorians face every day like the trams that come out of nowhere or the aggressive city driver who rear-ends you. On top of that, you're covered for weather damage, theft and even traffic accidents you cause.
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There's no set best car insurance in Victoria (or even in Australia!) as your own circumstances will influence what policy is right for you. Before you sign along the dotted line, don't just consider the cost of your policy, but also what you're actually covered for and what you think you'll need. Some examples include roadside assistance, new car replacement, a choice of repairer, and whether agreed or market value is available, amongst others.
CTP is included whenever you register a vehicle in Victoria, or renew the registration. It protects you from the cost of medical expenses incurred by accidents, but not the cost of the damage to other cars or property. This is where the other types of car insurance come in. Select a cover option that strikes a suitable balance between cost and protection.
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Where possible, we analysed quotes from 38 car insurance companies where possible and found the 3 cheapest car insurance providers based on their average cost for a comprehensive car insurance policy in Victoria for 4 types of drivers . For full methodology on our Finder Awards 2019, head here.
Keep in mind that there's no set cheapest car insurer, and that your costs are highly dependent on your own individual circumstances. Car insurance in Victoria is priced according to a similar range of factors as in the rest of Australia. The more likely you are to make a claim, the higher your premiums will be. This includes factors such as age, gender, how safe a driver you are and whether your type of car is more or less likely to be stolen than most.
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The cost of car insurance is dependent on a wide range of factors, including:
Generally, your premiums are a reflection of the risk levels in your area. In Melbourne, for example, you're probably more at risk of other drivers than you would be in rural Victoria. Conversely, you might be more likely to hit a kangaroo in the latter.
Other drivers can also be hazards, and drivers in Victoria might be particularly prone to risky behaviour behind the wheel compared to those in other states.
Different insurers assess risks in different ways, so it can pay to shop around and get quotes from a range of different insurers to make sure you've found cover that works for you. The cheapest car insurance in Melbourne might be with a different insurer than the cheapest car insurance in regional VIC, and different individuals are also likely to get different quotes from assorted providers.
Getting car insurance quotes is generally the easiest way to find out how much car insurance will cost for you. A good first step might be to consider whether you can use some of the more specialised types of car insurance. Be sure to check the product disclosure statement (PDS) on the provider page to help you make the right choice.
In Melbourne and beyond, there are a similar range of steps you can take that might help lower the cost of your car insurance.
According to the National Motor Vehicle Theft Reduction Council (NMVTRC), motorists in Victoria are most likely to experience car crime than any other area. 29% of national total car thefts occur in Victoria.
There were 15,332 vehicles stolen in 2017. Compared with 2016, the number of thefts decreased 22% but remains 25% above 2013 levels. For every 1,000 cars registered, three will be stolen. Police recovered 70% of the stolen vehicles.
Drivers should be particularly vigilant on Fridays from 16:00 to 19:59 as thieves stole 712 cars during this period.
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Alexandra Koster is Finder's publisher for car, home and pet insurance. She has a Tier 1 certification in General Insurance, as well as a Bachelor of Arts in Film and Cultural Studies from the University of Sydney. Her hobbies include reading Product Disclosure Statements and deciphering complicated insurance lingo to help people save on their insurance so that they can spend their money on better things – like dogs.
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I moved 1 street, same suburb, car insurance advised additional $150 and $130 for each car payable for remaining 6 and 8 months of premium. I asked why this happens when in same suburb, reply was number of claims for actual address taken into account. I am being insured as the driver with my own unblemished history, not past tenants of a property, why is more than suburb considered? or is this just discrimination for rental property as cannot control what other drivers claim or how they drive?
Hi Su
Hi there, this is Nikki. Welcome to finder – the leading comparison website & general information service built to give you advice in your buying decision needs. How are you doing today?
I’m sorry to hear about this. I can see your frustration. As much as we want to assist you on this, you’d have to check the terms and conditions on your insurance policy as this may suggest if your address would affect any claims / payables in premiums.
Please note that we’re a product comparison website and we hold no affiliation with any company we feature on our site. We provide general information on products to assist you in your buying decision process hence we cannot recommend product / service that is rightfully fit for you.
Hope this helps! Feel free to message us anytime should you have further questions.
Cheers,
Nikki
I’m looking at buying comprehensive car insurance for my 23yo daughter – car previously insured in my name – I’m finding the quotes from Bingle to be $200-$400 cheaper that other insurance companies.
Am I missing something or are they really that much cheaper?
Hi Peter,
Thanks for reaching out to us. Please note that we are not affiliated with any company we feature on our site and so we can only offer you general advice.
You can check these pages also for helpful information and you may compare your options:
Comprehensive Car Insurance
Car Insurance Finder
Please click the name of your preferred insurance to find out the details. You may then click the green “Get Quote” button to direct you to their official site and get a quote from them.
Hope this information helped.
Best regards,
Rench
Hi,
I think you misunderstood my question. I have done all the comparisons and obtained quotes and as best as i can, i have tried to apply the same criteria to each quote. They are all much the same price, between $1100 and $1400 with the exception of Bingle. The Bingle quote, depending in the variable excess, is around $830 – $950, roughly $200-$400 cheaper than the others.
I have been through the pds for Bingle and it appears to be no different to the other companies so i was wondering, with your experience, whether you know of any reason why Bingle is substantially cheaper?
Thanks,
Peter
Hi Peter,
Thank you for clarifying that.
I understand. Bingle car insurance is issued by AAI Limited, which is part of the Suncorp Group. They are one of the company car insurances that we feature on our site. There is no need to worry. The fact that they are cheaper than others, that is one of their plus points to car insurance seekers. You may check more info on these page reviews:
Bingle Car Insurance
Bingle Comprehensive Car Insurance
Please click on the green ‘Get Quote’ button to get in contact with them and it will direct you to their official site.
Best regards,
Rench
I love all the options displayed but looking for comprehensive with road side assistance in all states. Can I have this as an add on option?
Hi Mandy,
finder.com.au is a comparison and information service and not actually an insurer.
The table on our comprehensive car insurance page lists some of the insurers in our panel who provide cover for 24/7 roadside assistance.
All the best,
Zubair