Cover the cost of damage to other people's vehicles or property in an accident.
Third Party Property Damage Insurance covers the cost of damage you cause to other people's vehicles or property in an accident.
With Third Party Property Damage Insurance, if an uninsured driver damaged your car, you're covered up to $5,000.
For extra protection against theft or fire, consider Third Party Fire & Theft Insurance.
This summary highlights the differences between car insurance options. For detailed terms, conditions, limitations, and exclusions, please refer to our products Disclosure Statement.
✓ Covers damage to your car if an uninsured driver causes an accident (up to $5,000)
✓ Covers damage to other cars if you cause an accident
✓ Covers towing to a safe place if an uninsured driver causes an accident
✓ Cover for damage you cause to other people's cars or property in an accident (up to $20 Million)
This table compares the cover CGU provide under the types of insurance and levels of cover they offer. The amount and extent of cover, including additional benefits and optional benefits, may also vary depending on the cover selected. For detailed terms, conditions, limitations, and exclusions, please read the Product Disclosure Statement.
Cover |
Comprehensive Plus |
Comprehensive |
Comprehensive Basics |
Third Party Fire and Theft |
Third Party Property Damage |
Cover for loss or damage to Your Vehicle |
For Accidental damage | For Accidental damage | For Accidental damage | For fire, theft or attempted theft Up to $10,000 only | x |
| Partner Repairer | y | y | y | y | y |
| Cover for liability | y | y | y | y | y |
Additional benefits |
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| Baby capsules and child seats | y | y | y | y | x |
| Emergency repairs | y | y | y | y | x |
| Emergency transport and accommodation | y | y | y | y | x |
| Fire extinguisher replacement | y | y | y | y | x |
| Hire vehicle or alternative transport after not at-fault incident | y | y | x | x | x |
| Hire vehicle or alternative transport after theft | y | y | x | y | x |
| Incorrect fuel | y | y | y | x | x |
| Legal representation at coronial inquiry | y | y | y | y | y |
| Lifetime repair guarantee (on authorised repairs) | y | y | y | y | y |
| Methamphetamine contamination | y | y | y | y | x |
| New vehicle replacement | y | y | x | x | x |
| Personal items | y | y | x | x | x |
| Replacement of keys and locks | y | y | y | x | x |
| Taxi fare | y | y | y | x | x |
| Temporary cover for replacement vehicle | y | y | y | y | y |
| Tools of trade | y | y | x | x | x |
| Towing | y | y | y | y | x |
| Trailer or caravan attached to Your Vehicle | y | y | y | x | x |
| Uninsured motorist damage | Covered under 'Loss or damage to Your Vehicle' | Covered under 'Loss or damage to Your Vehicle' | Covered under 'Loss or damage to Your Vehicle' | Y up to the Market Value of Your Vehicle to the Maximum of $5,000 only | Y up to the Market Value of Your Vehicle to the Maximum of $5,000 only |
| Vehicle pick-up and return | y | x | x | x | x |
| Vehicle storage costs | y | y | y | y | x |
Optional benefits |
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| Excess free glass extension | Automatically included | Optional | x | x | x |
| Hire vehicle or alternative transport after incident | Automatically included | Optional | x | x | x |
| Any repairer option | Optional | Optional | x | x | x |
CGU offers a lifetime guarantee on the workmanship of all authorised repairs to your home or car, valid for as long as you own the car.
Our partner CGU is here for you anytime, any day. Call CGU's claims team 24 hours a day, 7 days a week on 13 24 80 to make a claim.
For more information on the claims process, visit CGU's claims website.
Choose your cover and pay fortnightly, monthly or quarterly at no extra cost.
Car insurance premiums vary because we all have different circumstances and needs. For all the factors CGU consider, take a look at the Premium, Excess and Discounts Guide.
A car insurance claim is a request that you lodge to your car insurance provider when you have suffered damage or loss.
An excess is the amount you may contribute towards the cost of your claim. Your current Certificate of Insurance shows the amount and types of excesses that apply to your policy.
Yes – as long as they meet CGU's standard acceptance criteria. CGU generally covers standard-spec EV, hybrid and PHEV vehicles.
You can check the PDS for all the details of what is and isn’t covered to make sure you’re choosing the right cover for your circumstances.
The changes you can make to your policies using your online account depend on the specific policies you hold.
For example, if you have a Comprehensive Car Insurance policy, you can:
For more information about what changes you can make to your policy, please contact CGU on 13 24 81.
What you need to know:
Excesses and exclusion periods may apply. Refer to your Certificate of Insurance. For detailed terms, conditions, limitations, and exclusions, please read the Product Disclosure Statement.
The information on this website is general advice only and does not take into account your individual objectives, financial situation or needs ("your personal circumstances"). Before using this advice to decide whether to purchase a product, you should consider your personal circumstances and the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. The Product Disclosure Statement and Target Market Determinations available from the CGU website here.
