Insurance Energy Finance Fuel Travel Meerkat Mondays NEW Compare car insurance A better way to get car insurance quotes Compare Now Find out more We do not compare all brands in the market or all products offered by all brands. At times certain brands or products may not be available or offered to you. Learn more about how our comparison service works. What is car insurance? Car insurance protects you against financial loss for damages resulting from car accidents, theft, weather events and other unforeseen costs according to your policy type. A car insurance policy helps pay for the cost of damage to cars, property, and even people. What does car insurance cover? It can cover you if you cause personal injury in an accident or if you damage property or another vehicle. If you opt for a higher level of coverage, you may also be covered for the repair or replacement costs of your vehicle as a result of collisions, fire, theft, and weather events. 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If you’re worried about expensive repair or replacement costs to both your vehicle and others, then a comprehensive policy is the best way to protect yourself. Third Party Property Covers repair costs for vehicles and property owned by others, but does not pay for your own car’s repairs if you’re at fault. If you want to avoid paying repair or replacement costs for someone else’s vehicle when you’re at fault, you will need Third Party Property cover. Third Party Fire & Theft Offers the same level of cover as Third Party Property, with the inclusion of cover for fire-related damage/replacement costs, or if your car is stolen. Although it offers broader coverage, this type of insurance won’t pay towards any repairs to your car if you’re at fault in an accident. CTP Insurance (i.e. Greenslip) Compulsory third party policies compensate anyone you seriously injure while driving. You can choose from several different providers, but only if you live in QLD, NSW, SA or ACT. 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