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Club Auto Car Insurance
If you are having trouble getting car insurance because of a poor driving record, you may want to try Club Auto.
Providing cover for Kiwis since 2009, Club Auto specialises in car insurance. This company takes care of drivers that have had previous accidents or driving offences as well as vehicles that are not looked upon favourably by other insurers. Taking out a policy with Club Auto means that you can enjoy a lifetime guarantee on repairs, no claims and no blame bonuses and get cover for modifications agreed to by the insurer.
Underwritten by Tower Insurance, Club Auto also offers insurance for motorcycles and taxi drivers.
Finder NZ does not currently have access to this car insurance brand. Please review the policy details, application criteria and terms and conditions on the brand’s website if you are considering applying for this policy.
What cover options does Club Auto car insurance offer?
Whether you are looking for a minimum level of cover for peace of mind or a comprehensive policy that insures for much more, Club Auto has different options worth considering. You should weigh the risk involved with each kind of policy as well as the premium cost to decide what is right for your needs.
Club Auto’s comprehensive policy is called Auto One, which covers you for damage you cause to another vehicle or property and damage to your own car. You also get cover for fire and theft.
The following are the benefits included in this policy:
- Full cover of your vehicle for damage or theft
- Liability protection for up to $20 million for damage to another person’s vehicle or property caused by your vehicle
- Up to $100,000 liability protection for bodily injury caused by your vehicle
- Ability to nominate your own repairer
- Completion of journey costs up to $500
- Death cover of $5,000
- Cover for windscreen and window glass breakages
- Hire vehicle of up to seven days while your vehicle is being recovered or repaired
- Medical expenses of up to $600
- Natural disaster damage
- No claims and no blame bonus
- Guarantee on repairs made to your vehicle by one of Club Auto’s approved panel beaters
- Road clearing costs of up to $1,000
- Reasonable salvage and storage costs
- Optional cover for high-value items and modifications
If you’re looking for more protection than what a third party policy offers, you can choose to upgrade Club Auto’s Shock Absorber third party policy to include fire and theft of your vehicle.
Benefits that come with this policy include the following:
- Liability cover for up to $2 million when you damage another person’s vehicle or property
- Cover for fire or theft of your vehicle
- Completion of journey costs of up to $500
- Legal expenses of up to $1,200
Club Auto’s Shock Absorber policy is the minimum level of cover provided and is a good option for those that are on a tight budget.
Benefits that come with this policy include the following:
- Liability cover for up to $2 million when you damage another person’s vehicle or property
- Completion of journey costs of up to $500
- Legal expenses of up to $1,200
What is excluded by Club Auto?
As every insurer has different exclusions in their policies, it’s important to understand what these are before taking out your policy. Some of the Club Auto exclusions include the following:
- Accidents caused by drivers under the influence of drugs or alcohol
- Commercial use of the vehicle unless shown in the certificate of insurance
- Unlicensed drivers
- Driving your vehicle in an unsafe condition
- Using your car for motorsports or reckless driving
- Depreciation and wear and tear
- Landslips, erosion or geothermal activity
- Loss or damage to modifications or accessories unless listed on the policy document
- Tyres, unless the damage is in relation to another insured event
- Acts of war, terrorism or civil war
How much excess will I pay?
Once you have submitted a request for a quote from Club Auto, you will be advised on what excess you will be liable to pay in the event of a claim. You won’t need to pay an excess for windscreen and window glass repairs if this benefit is listed on your policy or if it can be proven that another driver is at fault for the accident.
How to save on your Club Auto car insurance policy
- Insure more than one car. If you have more than one vehicle insured by Club Auto, then you can save on your premiums.
How do I make a claim?
To make a claim on your policy, you will need to call Club Auto first to initiate the process. They will then send you a claims form to fill in or you can download one from the website. Once you send back the form by post, mail or email, Club Auto will process the claim and inform you if they need any further information and what the next steps are.
Other benefits of getting insurance with Club Auto
- SOS Assistance. Get up to three call-outs a year if you happen to break down, get a puncture or run out of fuel while driving. For each call-out, the first $100 is covered.
FAQs
Club Auto’s car insurance policies are worth checking out if you have been given a hard time by other insurers due to a bad driving record or the type of vehicle you have. However, with many insurers on the market, you should always shop around and find yourself the best deal to suit your needs.
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