NRMA car insurance review

NRMA car insurance offers decent benefits and a good range of customisations at a competitive price point.

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Pros

  • NRMA has plenty of cover options, ranging from CTP through to comprehensive plus.
  • If you sometimes drive for Uber or Didi, occasional ridesharing is covered.
  • Up to $800 in emergency repairs are covered under it's comprehensive policy. Most brands cover up to $500.

Cons

  • There's no option to restrict drivers in return for a lower premium.
  • Paying your premiums monthly will cost you more in the long run.

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      SteveJuly 22, 2016

      just how genuine is the New for new replacement promise? My son bought a new car in 2015 which was written off. NRMA says there are no 2015 models available and want to pay out a lower market value. We have confirmed with the manufacturer that the 2016 model is EXACTLY the same as the 2015 model. Is it reasonable to say that because NRMA can’t find a 2015 plated model in 2016 that a payout is the only option. Why give a 2 year new for new promise if you only intend to replace a vehicle plated in the same year of purchase?

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        RichardJuly 25, 2016Finder

        Hi Steve,

        Thanks for your question. finder.com.au is a comparison service and not an insurer and we are not permitted to provide our users with personalised financial advice. According to the NRMA product disclosure statement (PDS):

        New replacement vehicle

        If we [NRMA] agree to pay your claim as a total loss, then you may choose to replace your vehicle with a new one if all of these apply:
        • You bought your vehicle as a new or demonstrator vehicle
        • The incident we [NRMA] cover happens within 2 years from when your vehicle was first registered
        • Your vehicle’s tare weight is less than 2.5 tonnes.

        Covered

        • To replace your vehicle with a new one that has the same make, model, engine size, equipment level and paint type if it’s available in Australia
        • To replace any of the following that apply to your vehicle:
        – modifications
        – options
        – accessories
        • The cost for 12 months registration and CTP insurance for the new vehicle.

        Conditions

        • Any credit provider noted on your current Certificate of Insurance must agree we [NRMA] can replace your vehicle
        • The new vehicle must be currently available in Australia
        • You need to give us the refund you get for your unused registration and any CTP insurance premium.

        All the best,
        Richard

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      DobaleenaJuly 21, 2016

      I lent my car to an friend overnight to be returned next day. 3 weeks later can’t contact said friend and car has been recorded stealing fuel. Its comprehensively insured and police have been notified should I claim for full loss of vehicle

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        RichardJuly 25, 2016Finder

        Hi Mr Dobaleena,

        Thanks for your question. finder.com.au is a comparison service. You should contact NRMA directly about claims information, which you can do by calling 131 123.

        All the best,
        Richard

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      ShirleyJuly 1, 2016

      Can you please tell me why there is a cancellation fee charged? We had 3rd party insurance on our camper van which we sold today. Called NRMA to cancel the insurance and was told there was a cancellation fee of $30. I have never been charged this by any other insurance company and will certainly never insure a vehicle with NRMA again.

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        RichardJuly 4, 2016Finder

        Hi Shirley,

        Thanks for your question.

        Early termination or cancellation fees are put in place by insurance brands to cover the administration costs they incur when a customer decides to end their insurance policy early. Unfortunately, this is standard across most car insurance brands. However, after going through the policy documents of the car insurance brands reviewed on Finder, it looks as though CGU is the only brand that doesn’t have a cancellation fee. You can review our car insurance homepage to learn more details about cancelling your existing policy.

        I hope this was helpful,
        Richard

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      RonnyJanuary 30, 2016

      My car is in a repair shop after damage sustained in an accident I now drive a hire car provided to me by my insurer , now I just got a puncture in sidewall and can’t be repaired will need new tyre will I have to pay for that or will my insurer do that

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        RichardFebruary 2, 2016Finder

        Hi Ronny,

        Thanks for your question. finder.com.au is a comparison service and not an insurer. You will need to contact your insurer directly about these matters.

        All the best,
        Richard

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      DebbieNovember 22, 2015

      If I bought a new car and insured it for 38,000 agree value and it was in an accident not my fault would you pay new for old value all the agree 38,000 dollars value question agent?
      Need to know this advice urgently thank you

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        RichardNovember 23, 2015Finder

        Hi Debbie,

        Thanks for your question. finder.com.au is a comparison service and not an insurer. You’ll need to contact NRMA claims about this matter by calling 131 123.

        I hope this was helpful,
        Richard

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