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Fully comprehensive car insurance is the highest level of cover you can get and is also the cheapest option of cover – so you'll be getting maximum peace of mind.
It gives you protection against your car and any other cars, people, or property that may be involved in a car insurance claim. If you choose another level of cover, you won’t be able to claim for costs related to your vehicle or yourself.
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A fully comprehensive car insurance policy will offer the most coverage of the three available choices. It depends on the provider and what they include as standard, as well as any extras (either included or available as an add-on). Not everything is covered, though, so be sure to check.
Damage to your vehicle: You’ll be able to claim on your policy for damage done to your own car, as well as a replacement vehicle if yours is stolen
Third-party damage caused by your vehicle: You’ll also be covered for damage you cause to a third-party, their vehicle or their property
Legal costs: Fully comprehensive cover also often includes motor legal protection, which pays out for legal costs you may face related to a claim
Serious or fatal injuries: A personal accident policy offers compensation if you’re seriously or fatally injured in a road accident
Vehicles and drivers not named on your policy: Drivers that haven't been named on your policy and driving other cars is not covered
Standard wear and tear: Fully comprehensive cover doesn't extend to normal wear and tear that's expected over time
Accidents if you're under the influence: You won't be covered in the event of an accident while you're under the influence of alcohol or drugs
Invalid driving licence: If you or another named driver are driving without a valid licence (e.g. if it's out of date), you won't be covered
When calculating the cost of your car insurance, insurers take a number of factors into account, including your age and driving history, the car you want to insure and how much time you spend behind the wheel.
Fully comprehensive car insurance is usually the cheapest option, even though it offers the most cover. The reason is due to those who used to frequently take out third-party only cover.
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You can usually add the following onto a fully comprehensive policy, for an extra cost:
You may need to buy extra cover if you’re driving abroad
You may not be covered if you lose your car keys and need a replacement
This covers the cost of draining the incorrect fuel and refilling with the right fuel
You may not be covered for windscreen damage automatically
This covers anything you leave in your car which is then stolen
If you want to protect your no claims bonus but you need to make a claim
Breakdown cover lets you claim for the cost of calling for roadside assistance if your vehicle breaks down
Courtesy car cover gives you access to a temporary replacement vehicle if yours is out of action
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While fully comprehensive car insurance might often be the cheapest available, there are still other things you can do to bring your premiums down:
It usually works out cheaper to pay your car insurance premiums annually, compared to spreading the cost over 12 monthly payments
One of the simplest ways to reduce your insurance cost is to increase your voluntary excess.
Having security features like factory-installed alarms and immobilisers on your car reduces the risk of theft, and can also bring your insurance costs down
Storing your car in a locked garage or carport is also generally seen as a safer option, so doing too can help you get cheaper cover
Providers sort car makes and models into different insurance groups, based on factors like safety and performance – cars in lower groups are cheaper to insure
The longer you go without making a claim, you start to build up a no-claims bonus, the more no claims bonus you build up the bigger discount you get
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Fully comprehensive car insurance probably looks like a bit of a no-brainer – you get the most amount of cover for the smallest price. And in most cases that’s exactly what happens but insurance depends on so many factors it’s always worth comparing the costs of different policies and different levels of cover before you pick one.
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No, comprehensive and fully comprehensive car insurance work in exactly the same way even though they are sometimes referred to by these different names. Insurers often say ‘fully’ comprehensive to show that you’re getting a full level of cover.
While there are ways you can reduce the cost of your car insurance, unfortunately there are some factors insurers consider that you won’t have much control over:
Your age: You’ll generally pay more for car insurance if you’re a young driver, owing to a lack of experience on the road that makes you a higher claim risk
Your driving history: If you’re got a history of accidents, claims or convictions, this also gives you a higher risk profile – so your insurance costs will likely be higher than average
Your location: Some areas in the UK are more prone to car theft or vandalism, or have a higher rate of road accidents – the increased risk means higher premiums for those who live or work in these areas
Your occupation: Some jobs also carry different risks to others, whether it’s because of equipment, location or commuting, so insurers also take this into account when setting premiums
Annual mileage: The more you drive, the more of a risk you are to insurers of getting into an accident therefore, the higher mileage can mean higher premium costs
Your fully comprehensive car insurance policy won’t automatically cover you to drive other cars unless you’ve added them to your policy as an extra car with multi-car insurance – useful for households or individuals with two or more vehicles.
If you want to drive another car you don’t own, you could also ask the owner to add you to their existing policy as a named driver – this will likely increase their premiums, however.
Likewise fully comprehensive car insurance policies also won’t automatically cover other people to drive your car – they’ll have to be added to your policy as a named driver, or take out their own cover.
Fully comprehensive cover isn’t a legal requirement – but having car insurance is. You will need to have third-party cover as a minimum to drive on UK roads, which is the lowest level of cover available.
It depends on the cause. If the engine fails because of general wear and tear – for example, if you have an old car – this won't be covered.
On the other hand, if the engine failure is a direct result of a collision or fire damage, your comprehensive car insurance policy should cover the cost of repairing or replacing the engine.
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