Tesco Bank car insurance review

Our verdict

Our verdict

Tesco Bank offers 3 levels of comprehensive cover for drivers over the age of 21, plus a good “black box” option for drivers aged 17–35. It also offers a third party and third party, fire and theft policy.

If you are a Tesco Clubcard member, it’s worth getting a quote, as you will be eligible for a discount on your premium.

Get started by visiting Tesco’s website and sign up for a policy. If you have read this review and decided that Tesco car insurance is not for you, you can also compare other car insurance policies on the market.

Pros

• Clubcard holders get a discount on their premiums.
• Windscreen cover is included as standard.
• 24/7 claims line available.

Cons

• Comprehensive cover is only available from the age of 21. Customers can get the Tesco Bank Box Insurance policy from the age of 17 (up to 35).
• Some customers reported a hike in premiums on renewal.

6.9 Standard

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Tesco is the biggest supermarket chain in the UK, but the household name also offers decent car insurance cover, with 3 comprehensive policies available to choose from. Find out what each option includes and how this supermarket giant fares in the world of car insurance.

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Who is Tesco Bank?

Tesco is a household name when it comes to your weekly food shop. But not many know that Tesco also offers financial services through Tesco Bank.

Tesco Bank’s products include credit cards, loans, savings accounts and several types of insurance, including car, home and pet.

Who underwrites Tesco car insurance?

Tesco Bank car insurance is arranged and administered by Tesco Bank and is underwritten by Tesco Underwriting Ltd.

What’s covered under my policy?

Tesco bank offers 3 levels of comprehensive car insurance, black box, third party and third party, fire and theft.

Optional extras

What are Tesco Bank’s different policies?

• Bronze comprehensive car

  Tesco’s lowest level of comprehensive cover offers up to £100 in medical expenses, a small courtesy car if your car needs fixing after an accident, replacement child car seats after an accident (up to £300), 90 days of cover in the EU and up to £1,000 of personal accident cover.

• Silver comprehensive car

  This mid-range comprehensive cover has everything Bronze has, plus an uninsured driver promise, windscreen cover, audio/visual/electronic equipment cover and £200 of personal belongings cover. If you’re involved in an accident and make a claim, you can get up to £150 towards any costs you incur to get to your destination or home again after.

• Gold comprehensive car

  Tesco’s top comprehensive policy offers everything in Silver, with cover for misfuelling, lost keys, an enhanced courtesy car and replacement child car seats. It has higher levels of personal belongings cover (£500), personal accident cover (£7,500) and getting home after an accident (£500).

• Silver third party only car

  Third party only cover meets the legal minimum to insure against third-party claims, but provides no cover for your own car.

• Silver third party, fire and theft car

  This policy covers for third-party claims and also for fire or theft to your own vehicle. Tesco only offers it for cars valued under £5,000. It also comes with replacement child car seat cover up to £300, EU cover for up to 90 days and emergency medical treatment up to £100 per person.

• Box Insurance

  Tesco’s Box Insurance is specially designed for drivers aged 17–35. It’s a comprehensive policy and requires a telematics box to be installed in your car. You choose a policy to cover 6,000, 8,000 or 10,000 miles and are able to upgrade if you need to. You’ll earn rewards for safe driving and the box can track the car if it’s stolen. If it’s involved in an accident, it alerts Tesco, who can call for help if necessary.

How do I make a claim?

You can make a claim online or by calling 0345 677 3377.

Numbers to claim for optional extras added to your policy can also be found on this page.

If you need to make a claim on your Tesco Bank Box Insurance policy, then you can call the Box Insurance claims helpline on 0330 022 2525. Make sure you have your policy number to hand.

What is my excess?

An excess is the amount of money you contribute to the cost of your claim. The amount of your excess will depend on the level of cover you have and the nature of your claim. Details of your excess amounts will be displayed in your policy schedule.

Sometimes more than one excess will apply and, in this case, Tesco Bank will add them together.

There are 2 types of excess:

• Compulsory excess, which is set by the insurer underwriting your policy. This is added to the voluntary excess you choose, to give the total amount of excess you will pay if you make a claim.
• Voluntary excess, which comes in addition to any compulsory excess. You can set this as low as you want to reduce the amount you have to pay if you make a claim, or you can increase it, which may reduce your premium. Make sure you can afford to pay the amount you set, should the need arise.

The Tesco Bank claims team is available around the clock, 7 days a week.

Tesco Bank car insurance customer reviews

We found reviews for Tesco Bank on 2 review platforms (updated on May 2024). Bear in mind that is the whole company and not just insurance.

On Trustpilot, Tesco Bank has an “Excellent” rating of 4.3 stars, from over 27,800 reviews. On Reviews.io, Tesco Bank has a rating of 3.6 stars from over 500 reviews.

How to cancel Tesco Bank car insurance

To cancel your Tesco Bank car insurance policy, you’ll need to call Tesco on 0345 673 0000.

There’s £25 fee for cancelling your policy within the first 14 days or £50 fee for cancelling after 14 days.

Frequently asked questions

• Can I pay for my car insurance in monthly instalments?

  When you get a quote online, you are given the option to pay in monthly instalments. You will need to pay a deposit to take out the policy, followed by monthly payments by direct debit, spread across the policy term.

• Can I get a discount on my car insurance with a Tesco Clubcard?

  Yes. Clubcard members get a guaranteed discount on their Tesco car insurance premiums. The amount varies, but you can get a discount on renewal as well.

• How do I check my Tesco car insurance expiry date?

  You can check your expiry date and policy details online.

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Danny Butler

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