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What is Third Party Car Insurance?

Budget Direct Third Party Car Insurance, not to be confused with compulsory third party insurance (CTP), has two levels of cover - Third Party Property Only and Third Party Property, Fire and Theft.

With Third Party Property Only Insurance, you will receive liability cover (including legal costs) up to $20 million for damage your car causes to other people's property. Also, if you are involved in a no-fault accident with an uninsured driver, we'll cover loss or damage to your car up to a maximum of $5,000 (including recovery, towing and storage costs).

Third Party Property, Fire and Theft includes the same cover with the addition of loss or damage to your vehicle in the event of fire and theft.

If you are looking for broader coverage than third party insurance, with Budget Direct Comprehensive Car Insurance, you'll get cover for loss or damage to your car, on top of any accidental damage your car causes to other people's property (including their vehicles).

You can get 15%^ off your first year's premium when you buy a new car insurance policy online.

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What’s Covered By Third Party Car Insurance?

You can choose between two levels of Third Party Car Insurance cover:

Benefits Third Party Property Only Third Party Property, Fire and Theft
Damage to other people’s property, including their vehicles, for which you’re liable Up to $20 million Up to $20 million
Legal costs
Yes
Yes
Damage caused by an uninsured driver Up to $5,000 (including recovery, towing and storage costs). Up to $5,000 (including recovery, towing and storage costs).
Fire Damage
No
Yes
Theft
No
Yes
Towing
No
Yes
Hire car following theft
No
Up to $1,500 up to 21 days
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Terms, conditions, limited and exclusions apply.
For full details, please read the Product Disclosure Statement.

What’s Not Covered By Third Party Car Insurance?

Third Party Car Insurance includes coverage for damage to other people’s property and, in some circumstances, fire and theft.
There are some things that aren’t included in Third Party Car Insurance. This includes:

  • Accidental damage to your car.
  • Damage caused by the attempted theft of your car.
  • Emergency transport and temporary accommodation.
  • Essential repairs.
  • New car replacement.
  • Hire car following a no fault accident.
  • Personal effects.

For Budget Direct’s top level of protection, consider Comprehensive Car Insurance.

Why Choose Budget Direct Third Party Insurance

Flexible Payments

Pay your premium fortnightly, monthly or yearly, with yearly being the cheapest.

Driver-age restrictions§

You can restrict your policy to drivers over a certain age that may help to reduce your premium!

24/7 Claims

Lodge a claim online or over the phone no matter the time or day!

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Lifetime Repair Guarantee

Get a lifetime guarantee on authorised repairs to your car for as long as you own it.

Uninsured Motorist Damage

If the car is involved in a no fault accident with an uninsured vehicle, we will cover your loss or damage to the car, up to $5,000.

Roadside Assistance

For just $89.95 a year – less than $1.75 a week – you can take advantage of our 24/7 nationwide Roadside Assistance service.

Roadside Assistance

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The information on this page is a summary only. For more details about Budget Direct car insurance, including the terms, conditions, limits and exclusions that apply, please read the Product Disclosure Statement (PDS).

Product Disclosure Statement

Third Party Car Insurance FAQs

What's the difference between third party property and compulsory third party (CTP) insurance?

Third Party Property Insurance, which is voluntary, covers your legal liability for damage your car causes to other people’s property, including their car (it’s also known as third party property damage insurance).

CTP insurance, which is compulsory, covers your legal liability for injuring or killing someone else in a motor accident.

Does car insurance cover theft of my car?

If you have a Third Party Property, Fire and Theft policy, we’ll pay you the amount for which your car is covered if it’s stolen and not found.

You’ll need to report the theft to the police as soon as possible.

No – that level of protection is provided by comprehensive car insurance

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