Youi vs Budget Direct car insurance
A side by side comparison of Youi and Budget Direct car insurance including expert analysis of pricing, features, complaints and reviews.
Youi and Budget Direct offer relatively similar levels of comprehensive car insurance. If you're looking for a slightly cheaper option, Budget Direct usually edges it, according to our awards research. For award winning customer service though, Youi is a very safe bet. Aside from this, there's a few other reasons that you might consider one over the other.
Youi vs Budget Direct car insurance — compare key features
We've compared the comprehensive car insurance policies on offer from Youi car insurance and Budget Direct car insurance. See further below for other types of car insurance offered by these providers.
Youi Comprehensive |
Budget Direct Comprehensive |
|
|---|---|---|
| Underwriter |
Youi Pty Ltd |
Auto & General Insurance Company Limited |
| Accidental Damage | ||
| Damage to other people's car |
|
|
| Bonuses |
No |
15% online discount. T&C's apply. |
| Roadside assistance |
Yes |
Optional |
| Agreed or market value |
Agreed or Market |
Agreed or Market |
| Choice of repairer |
Optional |
Optional |
| Legal liability |
$20,000,000 |
$20,000,000 |
| Fire and theft |
|
|
| Storm |
|
|
| Flood | ||
| Hire car after theft |
Limit not disclosed - Up to 21 days |
Up to $1,500 - Up to 21 days |
| Hire car after no fault accident |
Limit not disclosed |
Up to $75 per day |
| Hire car after at fault accident |
Optional Limit not disclosed - Up to 21 days |
Optional Up to $75 per day - Up to 21 days |
| Emergency repairs |
Up to $1,000 |
Up to $500 |
| Emergency travel and accommodation costs |
Up to $1,000 |
Up to $1,000 - Up to $200 per day |
| New car replacement |
If your car is written off or stolen in the first 2 years |
If your car is written off in the first 2 years or is under 40,000kms |
| Personal effects/property |
Up to $750 |
Up to $500 |
| Locks and keys replacement |
Up to $1,000 |
Up to $1,000 |
| Towing |
|
|
| Trailer cover |
Up to $1,500 |
Up to $1,000 |
| Important |
Limits, exclusions and terms and conditions apply. Read the Product Disclosure Statement. |
Limits, exclusions and terms and conditions apply. Read the Product Disclosure Statement. |
Youi vs Budget Direct car insurance prices compared
As part of our 2025 Finder car insurance awards, our experts and insights team analysed policies from 40 providers across Australia using a range of driver profiles across different states, ages and genders.
On average, Budget Direct typically offers cheaper car insurance than Youi. However, it's important to keep in mind that price may not be the only factor in your search for the best car insurance.
| Provider | NSW | QLD | SA | TAS | VIC | WA | Aus average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Youi | $2,417 | $1,963 | $1,734 | $1,827 | $2,406 | $2,134 | $2,080 |
| Budget Direct | $2,209 | $1,768 | $1,687 | $1,672 | $2,363 | $1,759 | $1,910 |
These quotes are formed based on a fictional driver profile and your own quote will differ based on your personal circumstances. This should be used as a guide only.
About our car insurance methodology
"My car insurance was due for renewal so I was comparing my options. I'm with Youi and happy with their service but didn't like the premium increase I received. I got a quote from Budget Direct only to find it was on par yet didn't include roadside assistance (like Youi does). I ended up calling Youi and told them I was looking at leaving; they offered me a discount on the spot and I saved over $100. "
Car insurance policies on offer
Youi offers 3 levels of car insurance cover:
- Youi Comprehensive
- Youi Third Party Fire & Theft
- Youi Third Party Property Damage
Budget Direct offers 4 levels of car insurance cover:
- Budget Direct Gold Comprehensive
- Budget Direct Gold Comprehensive Low Kilometres
- Budget Direct Third Party Property Fire & Theft
- Budget Direct Third Party Property Damage
Youi and Budget Direct car insurance complaints information
Using data from the Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA), we can see how many motor insurance complaints the underwriters from Youi and Budget Direct (Auto & General) have received and resolved.
| Underwriter | Complaints received | Complaints resolved at registration & referral | Referral resolution rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auto & General Services Pty Ltd | 1431 | 723 | 50.56% |
| Youi | 208 | 80 | 38.46% |
Finder's verdict
Our expert says
"Budget Direct does what it says on the tin. It's cheap and offers a really decent level of cover compared to other big brands. Youi is also a solid comprehensive policy. It's also the only comprehensive policy to automatically include roadside assistance. If you're looking for good customer service, Youi outperforms most insurers (not just Budget Direct). Regardless of who you prefer, it's worth getting quotes from both to see who is cheaper for you."
FAQs
Sources
More resources on Finder
More guides on Finder
-
20 most dangerous LGAs in NSW for drivers
Do you drive in one of the most dangerous areas of NSW?
-
Coles roadside assistance review
Coles roadside assistance – affordable cover with your car insurance. Is it right for you?
-
Allianz vs AAMI car insurance
A side by side comparison of Allianz and AAMI car insurance including expert analysis of pricing, features, complaints and reviews.
-
AAMI vs NRMA Car Insurance
A side by side comparison of AAMI and NRMA car insurance including expert analysis of pricing, features, complaints and reviews.
-
Is it illegal to…? Your driving questions, answered.
Do the police have quotas to meet? Is it legal to eat while driving? Find the answers to these and other driving myths.
-
Compare roadside assistance in NSW
Your guide to getting roadside assistance in NSW.
-
RAC car insurance review
Only available in WA, RAC car insurance offers some strong benefits and its premiums are about average for the state.
-
Can DUI offenders get car insurance?
Your guide to car insurance when you've been convicted of drink driving.
-
Car insurance for under-25s
Discover the steps to get affordable car insurance if you are under 25.
-
Budget Direct car insurance review
Your guide to the car insurance products available from Budget Direct.