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Comprehensive car insurance in Australia
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Comprehensive car insurance is the only type of car insurance that will cover your own car as well as other people's property. If you want to protect your own vehicle against accidental damage then comprehensive cover is what you're after.
Our car insurance experts have selected a bunch of comprehensive car insurers that we consider best in class, based on extensive research. Whether you prioritise price, features, customer service or something else — there's a pick for you. Remember, the below should be used as a guide only and you should always read the product disclosure statement (PDS) to know if it's right for you.
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How we picked theseWe 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.
To give you an idea of how much comprehensive car insurance might cost, we've broken down prices by different ages. However, the best car insurance for you may be determined by more than cost.
Keep in mind, costs differ based on your individual circumstances.
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The providers listed in the table below were the top 5 cheapest of the providers we researched and reflect the estimated annual cost based on the profile used. Keep in mind, your own cost will vary depending on your personal circumstances and it's always best to compare a range of providers.
| Brand | State | Quote |
|---|---|---|
| Bingle | NSW | $1,074.39 |
| Qantas | NSW | $1,212.97 |
| Budget Direct | NSW | $1,273.62 |
| Coles | NSW | $1,305.87 |
| ING | NSW | $1,411.89 |
| Youi | VIC | $1,126.51 |
| Bingle | VIC | $1,487.74 |
| Budget Direct | VIC | $1,562.13 |
| Coles | VIC | $1,607.82 |
| ING | VIC | $1,665.09 |
| Bingle | QLD | $947.21 |
| ING | QLD | $1,041.2 |
| Budget Direct | QLD | $1,093.26 |
| Coles | QLD | $1,129.69 |
| Allianz | QLD | $1,206.44 |
Comprehensive car insurance is the highest level of car insurance you can get in Australia. It's the only type of car insurance that will cover damage to your own car as well as damage to other people, vehicles and property.
It covers costs caused by fire, storm and hail damage and replacement costs if your car is stolen. Depending on which comprehensive car insurance policy you buy, you can also get cover for roadside recovery, a hire car if yours is ever out of action and emergency accommodation costs if you're stranded far from home.
According to Finder research, Bingle is the cheapest comprehensive car insurance policy. Remember, everyone's circumstances are different and each insurer will assess your individual criteria so prices will vary.
Comprehensive car insurance covers far more situations than either third party insurance or third party fire and theft. However, it's also the most expensive. Our research shows the average price of comprehensive car insurance is roughly twice that of third party insurance.
| Comprehensive | Third party fire and theft | Third party | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accidental damage to your car | |||
| Malicious damage to your car | |||
| Damage due to flood or storm | |||
| Damage due to fire | |||
| Theft | |||
| Damage to other people's property | |||
| Emergency transport and accommodation | |||
| Hire car following accident | |||
| Personal property replacement | |||
| New car replacement | |||
| Replacement of car keys |
There may be some difference between insurers.
Comprehensive car insurance policies can cover you for business use but not by default. You'll need to let your insurer know you plan to use the vehicle for both personal and business use. Your premiums may increase when you add comprehensive car insurance for business use to your existing policy, but it's essential if you want to be covered while using the vehicle for work.
There are lots of different factors that affect the cost of your car insurance policy. We've listed the most significant ones below.
| Factor | What happens? |
|---|---|
| Age | Young drivers usually pay more for their insurance |
| Experience | Experienced drivers often enjoy cheaper premiums |
| Gender | Men sometimes pay more than women, although it's usually equal in older drivers |
| History | Drivers who have made recent claims will pay more for their premiums |
| Car value | Cheaper cars are less expensive to insure |
| Car features | If your car has safety or security features, it may be cheaper to insure |
| Usage | People who drive fewer kilometres per year may have cheaper premiums |
| Location | Cars kept in safe neighbourhoods or secure locations can see cheaper premiums |
| Cover | A higher level of protection that offers extra perks will be more expensive |
| Excess | If you choose a higher excess, your premiums will be lower |
| Restrictions | If you restrict the age of other drivers, you may be able to lower your premium |
Here are a few ways to make your comprehensive car insurance premiums more affordable.
Some comprehensive policies will cover anyone with a driving licence. However, others will restrict the age of drivers or the experience of drivers. Some policies will only cover named drivers. These are usually settings that you can customise yourself but if you're unsure always ask your insurer directly.
Comprehensive car insurance isn't compulsory in Australia. However, compulsory third party (CTP) is a legal requirement.
Yes. Compulsory third party (CTP) insurance covers you for legal expenses if you injure or kill someone in a motor vehicle accident. Comprehensive car insurance doesn't cover you for this.
If you plan to use your car to work for a ridesharing service, like Uber or Ola, then you'll need to ensure your car insurer allows this. When getting a quote, be sure to include that you plan to use your vehicle for this purpose and then you'll be prompted to answer some more questions about the frequency of use. Your quote will then reflect these circumstances. If you're unsure about how to answer this in the quote form, it's best to contact the insurer.
If you've noticed an increase in your comprehensive car insurance premium, you're not alone. Insurers tend to up your premium every year…even though the value of your car is likely going down. This is because the premiums are rising in line with the inflation of things like car parts, repair and labour costs. It can also be because of environmental factors. For example, more wild weather resulting in more bushfires and more hail all up the chances of you making a claim and therefore up your premium.
Yes, windscreen damage is typically covered by comprehensive car insurance. Whether you will have to pay an excess or not will depend on the policy you chose and the circumstances outlined in your product disclosure statement (PDS).
Gary Ross Hunter has over 6 years of expertise writing about insurance, including life, health, home, and car insurance. Having reviewed hundreds of product disclosure statements and published over 800 articles, he loves simplifying complex insurance topics for everyday readers. Gary has contributed to major outlets like Yahoo Finance, The Sydney Morning Herald, and news.com.au, and holds a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in English Literature from the University of Glasgow, along with a Tier 2 General Advice certification, ensuring his work adheres to ASIC’s RG146 standards. See full bio
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