Apia car insurance is designed specifically for Australians aged 50 and over, offering features tailored to more experienced drivers.
Policies offer coverage for accidental damage, fire, and theft, with options to add extras like windscreen cover and hire car hire following an incident.
Drivers can lower their premiums by choosing a higher basic excess or qualifying for a 'no claim' privilege discount.
Pros
Apia car insurance is restricted to Australians aged 50 and over, with policy features designed for the driving profiles of this specific age group.
For stolen vehicles under 10 years old declared a total loss, the policy allows for a new replacement car up to a $40,000 limit.
Cons
The policy specifically excludes coverage for any costs associated with the replacement of lost car keys.
Special conditions may be applied to the policy that restrict or exclude certain drivers based on their individual driving history or the specific vehicle type.
Australian Pensioners Insurance Agency (APIA) specialises in providing a wide range of insurance options to suit the needs of older Australians. APIA offers 3 car insurance policies to choose from, each of which is issued by AAI Limited and backed by an easy online claims service.
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We analyse over 30 car insurance products across insurance providers, and rate each one for price and features. We collect up to 36 quotes per product, for male and female drivers in New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania and Western Australia. Quotes are collected for 20 year olds, 30 year olds and 60 year olds, assuming an excess of $850 for a 2020 Toyota Corolla 4 door sedan model, with an average 15,000 kms driven each year. While we are not allowed to display actual quotes, our Finder Score aims to serve as an indicative guide to how cost and feature competitive a product might be for you.
Our feature score assesses each product for more than 15 features across loss and damage coverage, repairs and assistance coverage, personal items coverage and policy coverage. Features we assess include but are not limited to legal liability, essential repairs, new car replacement, car hire events, roadside assistance, agreed or market value, windscreen damage and natural disaster coverage.
The following features and options are available through Apia car insurance:
Tailored for over 50s. Policies are designed specifically for the needs of drivers aged 50 and over, reflecting the typical driving habits and experience of this demographic.
After-claim expenses. Comprehensive policies provide up to $1,500 to assist with costs such as emergency travel, accommodation, or transport if the vehicle is stolen or damaged in a covered incident.
Legal liability protection. Coverage includes up to $20,000,000 for legal liability if the use of the vehicle causes loss or damage to another person's property.
Lifetime repair guarantee. Any repairs authorised by the insurer are guaranteed for as long as the policyholder remains the owner of the vehicle.
Uninsured motorist cover. Third-party policies include up to $5,000 for damage to the vehicle caused by an entirely at-fault uninsured driver, provided the other party's details are supplied.
What isn't covered?
Your APIA car insurance claim will not be paid if:
You enter into an agreement or contract to accept liability.
Your car was being driven by someone under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
It is caused by the lawful confiscation, repossession or destruction of your car.
It is for any structural, mechanical, electrical or electronic failure or breakdown.
It arises due to mould, mildew, rust, wear and tear, corrosion or depreciation.
Your car was damaged, unsafe or unroadworthy at the time of an incident.
It is for consequential losses or extra costs following an incident.
Your car was being used to illegally store or transport dangerous goods.
It results due to a deliberate or intentional act by you, a member of your family, a person acting with your consent or a person authorised by you to use your car.
It results because you were driving your car while damaged after it had been involved in an incident.
Your car was being used while exceeding load or passenger limits.
You fail to take all reasonable precautions to prevent loss, damage or liability.
Your car was being used for hire, fare or reward or as a courtesy car.
It is for an incident that occurred outside Australia.
It is for intentional loss or damage caused by you or by someone acting with your consent.
Your car was being used in any sort of motor sport.
It is for an intentional or reckless act (such as burnouts or street racing) by you, the driver of your car or by someone acting with your consent.
It is for tyre damage caused by braking, punctures, road cuts or bursting.
Your car was being used for an unlawful purpose.
Your car was being driven by an unlicensed driver.
Making a claim
If you need to make a claim on your APIA car insurance policy, you can lodge your claim 24 hours a day, 7 days a week online or over the phone. You can track the progress of your claim online and the insurer will advise you of any additional information you need to supply.
You must also keep a few simple tips in mind after an incident and during the claims process:
Take all reasonable steps to prevent any further loss or damage.
Report theft, attempted theft and malicious damage to the police.
Gather the details of any other drivers or witnesses involved in an incident.
Provide any other information or documents the insurer requests to process your claim.
Some final questions you may have
No, there is no additional charge for paying your APIA car insurance premiums by the month.
The cooling-off period runs for the first 21 days after you purchase cover.
Yes, you can add the following extra-cost benefits to your policy:
24/7 roadside assistance
Windscreen and window glass cover
Yes, the Comprehensive and Fire, Theft and Third Party Property Damage policies provide cover for 21 days of hire car costs after theft.
APIA car insurance provides a wide range of flexible benefits to Australian drivers. Compare it with policies from a variety of other insurers before deciding whether it has all the cover your vehicle needs.
Jessica Prasida brings a decade of experience in the travel industry, including over four years as a travel agent and branch manager at STA Travel. She holds a Bachelor of Business and a Master of Marketing from the University of Technology, Sydney, as well as a Tier 1 General Insurance qualification that complies with ASIC guidelines. An avid traveller herself, Jessica combines her professional expertise with a passion for ensuring safe and enjoyable journeys for all travellers. Jessica was a Travel Insurance Publisher at Finder from 2019 to 2024.
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do you have road side assistant
Hi Sammy,
Thank you for your question.
APIA car insurance can add roadside assistance to your comprehensive policy by adding $7.00 a month. Hope this helps!
Cheers,
Reggie