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Aviva has a live chat feature on its website.
To use it, you’ll need your policy number, full name, date of birth and postcode.
Aviva offers car insurance with a 5 star Defaqto rating, reflecting how well it’s rated in the industry.
You can take out standard Aviva car insurance at a fully comprehensive or third-party, fire and theft level of cover, and there are also specialist options for cover include multi-car insurance, cover for electric and hybrid cars, short-term and business car insurance.
Key benefits of Aviva car insurance include their uninsured driver promise, a lifetime guarantee on repairs made at an approved garage, and cover for vehicle recovery and driving other cars.
Defaqto is a leading independent reviewer of financial products. Both Aviva's standard car insurance policy and its higher-tier policies (Car Insurance Gold and Platinum) receive the maximum five-star Defaqto rating for features and benefits.
If you choose a fully comprehensive Aviva car insurance policy (standard, gold or platinum) the following is included:
These are the average prices of Aviva car insurance policies across a wide array of drivers.
How much you will actually pay yourself will be affected by your age, location, driving history and other factors, so it could differ significantly
Aviva's Car Insurance Gold and Platinum policies offer extra cover compared to their standard Signature cover, including:
Legal cover
More cover for personal belongings (£300 for Gold, £400 for Platinum)
More cover for completing disrupted journeys (£300 for Gold, £500 for Platinum)
30 extra days of European driving (90 days total)
Aviva Car Insurance Platinum also has built-in breakdown cover. Your car will be repaired at the roadside if you are more than a quarter of a mile from home.
Upgrading to Aviva Gold or Platinum may be worthwhile if you want more generous cover limits, plan to do a lot of driving in Europe, and like the idea of added conveniences such as better courtesy car (this will be 5 door on Platinum but 3 door on other tiers).
It’s also worth upgrading if you want breakdown cover and the price difference is close to or cheaper than buying this product separately. MoneySuperMarket research shows the average cost of a separate breakdown policy is £27
However, most core benefits are the same across all three levels. If you don’t need the extra features, sticking with Aviva Standard could save you money while still giving you 5-star Defaqto-rated cover.
Finding the best car insurance provider for you will depend on your own requirements and circumstances. Here are some pros and cons of Aviva car insurance* to help you decide:
Second only to RAC on the Which? claims rating
Which? Recommended Provider of the Year for car insurance with a customer score of 81%
No charges for updating or changing your policy
Includes an uninsured driver promise which will refund your excess if the accident was the fault of an uninsured driver
Your no-claims discount won't be removed if your car was hit while parked, or damaged by potholes, fire, theft, vandalism or collision with an animal
All policies include £5,000
Online-only policies with no call centre support unless you're making a claim
If you use a non-approved repairer you will have to pay an extra excess and won't receive a courtesy car
No cover for wear and tear, electrical and mechanical breakdowns, or gradual deterioration
More expensive than some other providers
Cancellation fee of £50 after the cooling off period
These are all standard fully comprehensive car insurance policies. All providers also offer higher-tier options, which will include more features for an extra cost.
Aviva | Churchill Comprehensive | RAC Online | Direct Line Essentials | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Price | £385^ | £270^ | £313^ | £457^ |
Defaqto rating | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
Which? claims rating^ | 80%^ | 71% | 83% | 74% |
Claims payout rate | N/A | N/A | 99% | N/A |
Uninsured driver promise^ included? | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
Courtesy car included? | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Administration fees^ | Free online, £18 if calling in | Not specified | £15 | Free |
Further information |
Price data from MoneySuperMarket. Other data from provider website and correct as of April 2026.
Aviva is a well-established and highly rated insurer, with strong customer scores including an 80%
However, it is not usually the cheapest option for new drivers. Our research shows that on average, the lowest-cost policies for drivers who have held their licence for less than a year were from Carole Nash
Aviva offers the following car insurance policy types that may suit young drivers:
black box (telematics) insurance through its partner QuoteMeHappy
learner driver insurance (1 day-5 months)
temporary car insurance (1 hour-30 days)
💡 Top tip: If you bought your Aviva car insurance through MoneySuperMarket, you can see your policy information on our website. Just sign in and click on your dashboard.
Aviva has a live chat feature on its website.
To use it, you’ll need your policy number, full name, date of birth and postcode.
Aviva, Aviva Gold and Aviva Platinum Car Insurance are online-only policies, unless you're making a car insurance claim.
If you have an Aviva Signature policy, you call Aviva on 0345 030 7077 or 0800 015 4715.
Lines are open from Monday to Friday 8am to 6pm, Saturdays 9am to 3pm and Sundays 10am to 2pm.
You can access and manage your Aviva car insurance policy online by signing in to MyAviva on the website or by downloading the app.
If you need to make a claim on your Aviva car insurance policy, you should contact Aviva as soon as possible after an incident.
You’ll usually need your policy number, details of what happened (date, time, location), information about any other drivers or vehicles involved and photos or evidence.
This number is for new car insurance claims only. For existing claims, you can speak to a live chat agent from Monday to Friday, 8am to 6:30pm.
🚩 You will not get any money refunded if you have already made a claim on your car insurance
You will need to cancel your car insurance with Aviva directly. You cannot cancel via MoneySuperMarket.
You can cancel your Aviva car insurance online via their website or app.
If your car insurance is due to be renewed soon, you can let your insurer know you don’t want to renew your policy at any point until it’s renewed without being charged.
If you cancel your Aviva car insurance within the 14-day cooling off period and before your cover has started, you will receive a full refund.
If you and in the cooling off period but your cover has already started, your refund will be deducted for the time you’ve been covered and a £25 cancellation fee.
After the cooling off period ends you will still be able to cancel, but the fee will rise to £50.
(These are the charges for the Aviva car insurance policies you can buy through price comparison websites like MoneySuperMarket. If you went direct and have Aviva Signature, the cancellation fee will be £38 once cover has started.)
You will be able to cancel your policy within 14 days of it renewing and get a full refund, minus prorated charges for the time you were covered and the usual £25 cancellation fee. After the 14 day cooling off period the fee will increase to £50.
Alongside car insurance, Aviva offers a number of other insurance products:
Price comparison websites like MoneySuperMarket can help you find cheaper car insurance from providers such as Aviva compared with going direct. There are several ways we can help you save money:
our Price Promise1 means if you find the same policy cheaper elsewhere (including on a provider’s website), we’ll refund the difference and give you a £20 gift card
our Price Optimiser gives you tailored tips on how to adjust your policy to reduce the price – 83%
our SuperSaveClub2 rewards programme gives you added perks, including £15 when you buy a car insurance policy and benefits like a Free Days Out annual pass
We also make it quick and easy to compare Aviva policies alongside other insurers, so you can check you’re getting the best deal and see if the same level of cover is available for less elsewhere.
If you bought your Aviva car insurance through MoneySuperMarket, you can find your policy details by logging into your account via the website or app.
If you bought directly, you can access your documents through your Aviva online account.
Aviva does not charge an administration fee for making changes to your policy online, such as updating your address or adding a driver. If you make changes over the phone, a fee may apply (typically around £18).
However, your premium may increase or decrease depending on the change made. For example, if you add a less experienced named driver to your policy, you will probably have to pay more for your car insurance to cover the extra risk.
Yes, you can add named drivers to your Aviva car insurance policy through your online account.
Adding a driver can increase or decrease your premium depending on their age, driving history and risk profile. For example, MoneySuperMarket data shows that adding a driver under 25 can significantly increase premiums by £768.94
Breakdown cover is not included as standard with standard Aviva car insurance or with Aviva Gold, but it can be added as an optional extra. If you buy an Aviva Platinum policy, breakdown cover is included in the price.
You can also choose to buy breakdown cover separately from another provider if you prefer.
Most Aviva car insurance policies are set to renew automatically at the end of the policy term.
Aviva will contact you before renewal with details of your new premium and any changes to your cover. If you don’t want your policy to renew automatically, you’ll need to opt out before your renewal date.
It’s a good idea to compare car insurance quotes before renewing, as you may find a better deal elsewhere.
QuoteMeHappy is owned by Aviva and is an online-only brand. Policies are typically cheaper because they offer more limited cover and are managed entirely online without any phone-based customer support (except for claims).
While some Aviva policies are now also online-only, Aviva tends to offer broader support options such as live chat for all queries. Aviva car insurance also comes with a wider range of features, higher cover limits, and more available add-ons.
Yes, Aviva allows you to pay monthly by Direct Debit - but this is usually more expensive than paying annually, as interest is added to spread the cost over the year.
Aviva car insurance is underwritten directly by Aviva Insurance Limited, meaning Aviva itself provides the cover and handles claims.
This differs from some brands that act as brokers using a panel of insurers. With Aviva, you deal with a single provider for both your policy and any claims.
Aviva is one of the UK’s largest insurance providers, offering a wide range of products including car, home, travel and life insurance.
It insures over 2 million motorists in the UK and has a long-standing reputation in the insurance market.
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Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026 by
YouGov Survey 1st July 2024 to 30th June 2025. Net Recommend score derived from “Which of the following online service websites would you recommend to a friend or colleague, or tell them to avoid?” Base: Current Customers of (MoneySuperMarket n=18,382, Compare the Market n=16,802, Go.Compare n=10,162, Confused.com n=8,229, Uswitch n=528).
Based on car insurance policies sold through MoneySuperMarket between December 2025 and February 2026 where the user requested Breakdown Cover and it wasnt included as standard cover.
You might see a premium policy with a lower average sold price than the basic option. That's not because it’s cheaper overall, but because lower-risk customers are buying it. People whose individual circumstances mean they receive higher premiums often choose the most basic cover to keep costs down, while those offered cheaper premiums are more likely to upgrade to a higher-tier product.
Based on the 10th percentile of comprehensive car insurance policies sold through MoneySuperMarket in the month of February 2026.
83% of users completing the car insurance Price Optimiser journey and actioning its insights on MoneySuperMarket between 12.02.26 and 16.02.26 found a cheaper quote.
Based on Car Insurance enquiries on MoneySuperMarket between 2025-01-01 and 2025-04-01 where the quote was for comprehensive covertype.
Based on the median annual price of comprehensive car insurance policies sold through MoneySuperMarket in November 2025.
Based on the median annual price of comprehensive car insurance policies sold through MoneySuperMarket in February 2026.
Based on the median annual price of comprehensive car insurance policies sold through MoneySuperMarket in February 2026.
Based on the median annual price of comprehensive car insurance policies sold through MoneySuperMarket in February 2026.
An 'uninsured driver promise' is a car insurance policy feature where you will not have to pay your excess and will not lose your no-claims discount if your car is hit by an uninsured driver and the accident wasn't your fault.
Administration fees are charges insurers apply when you make changes to your car insurance policy. Examples of mid-term policy changes that could incur an administration fee include: changing your address, updating your job title, adding or removing a driver, changing your vehicle.
These fees cover the cost of processing the change, rather than the insurance risk itself. They are separate from any change in your premium. For example, if you update your details, your price may go up or down based on risk, then an admin fee may be added on top.
Based on the average annual price of policies sold through carole nash on MoneySuperMarket between December 2025 and February 2026 and the provider sold with over 200 sales in the period, where only one driver was on the policy who had held a full uk car insurance license for at least 1 year.
Based on the average annual price of policies sold through m&s car insurance on MoneySuperMarket between December 2025 and February 2026 and the provider sold with over 200 sales in the period, where only one driver was on the policy who had held a full uk car insurance license for at least 1 year.
Based on the average annual price of policies sold through churchill on MoneySuperMarket between December 2025 and February 2026 and the provider sold with over 200 sales in the period, where only one driver was on the policy who had held a full uk car insurance license for at least 1 year.
Based on the median annual price of comprehensive car insurance policies sold through MoneySuperMarket in November 2025.
Defaqto is a leading independent reviewer of financial products. Five stars is for 'An excellent product with a comprehensive range of features and benefits'.
Individual insurance products from Aviva may have different ratings. Data from the Defaqto website. Data from April 2026.
Based on the median annual price of comprehensive car insurance policies sold through MoneySuperMarket in February 2026.
Defaqto is a leading independent reviewer of financial products. Five stars is for 'An excellent product with a comprehensive range of features and benefits'.
Individual insurance products from Aviva may have different ratings. Data from the Defaqto website. Data from April 2026.
Based on the median annual price of comprehensive car insurance policies sold through MoneySuperMarket in February 2026.
Defaqto is a leading independent reviewer of financial products. Five stars is for 'An excellent product with a comprehensive range of features and benefits'.
Individual insurance products from Aviva may have different ratings. Data from the Defaqto website. Data from April 2026.