Cover for you and your vehicle
At Aviva, we also take the hassle out of car insurance. That means quick online car insurance quotes, flexible covers (compare Comprehensive or Third Party, Fire and Theft), great benefits and discounts, reliable claims service, and a policy you can manage online with MyAviva. For car insurance, you’re safe in the hands of Aviva.
Breakdown rescue cover
Included as standard. Breakdowns happen and we're here 24 hours a day, 365 days a year if it happens to you.
Safe Driver Recognition
We offer Safe Drivers more ways to save.
No Claims Bonus/Discount Protection: Up to 50%2
No Penalty Points Discount: Up to 20%3
Advance Driver Discount: 20%4
No Claims Bonus Protection
We offer safe drivers more ways to protect your No Claims Bonus such as step-back and/or protected no claims discount cover*
*these options are purchased at an extra cost
Car insurance benefits
Peace of mind comes as standard with Aviva, and we also add a whole range of great benefits to our car insurance policies.
- Driving other cars
Get third-party cover to drive other people's cars if you have a full, current EU licence. Some restrictions apply. - Courtesy Car
You get a courtesy car for up to seven days while yours is being fixed by an Aviva Motor Services repairer if you make a claim under your policy. - Windscreen Protection
Our comprehensive policies have unlimited Windscreen cover if you use one of our aligned windscreen repairers.
- Replacement Lock Cover
If your car keys or your lock transmitter are lost or stolen we've got you covered up to €1,000. - 24/7 Claims Helpline
We never sleep! Our car insurance claim helplines are open all day and all night every day of the year. So if you need us just call 1890 666 888. - Legal Helpline
You get confidential access to a legal advice helpline for any personal legal matter at no extra charge.
Optional extras
You get to decide what to include in your car insurance policy. Choose from a range of options including:
Protect Your No Claims Discount
Your no claims discount has a big impact on the price of your car insurance. So why not protect it in case you have to make a claim?
JourneyWise Accident Cover
This optional extra covers you or a family member in case of accidental injury while getting in and out of a private car or any train, taxi, ship, boat, hovercraft or airplane.
Want to know more? See all our optional extras.
Car insurance discounts
Car insurance quotes with great discounts to help you save:1
Safe driver discounts
- Up to 50% off the price of your car insurance when you have 5 years claims free driving in your own name.
- Up to 20% off if you have no penalty points.
Loyalty discounts
- 10% off the cost of insuring a second car in your household with our Multicar discount.5
- 15% off both policies if you insure your car AND home with Aviva. We'll even throw in one year free travel insurance!6
And there's much more... see all our discounts and start saving now.
Car Insurance Quote
Get car insurance quotes online and get a 21% discount when you buy online.1
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1. Offer of 21% discount only applies to new car insurance policies bought online with a start date on or after 06/03/2021. Acceptance criteria, terms and conditions apply. Subject to a minimum premium of €280 for car insurance. Aviva reserves the right to withdraw, suspend or amend this offer or any of the terms and conditions there of at any time without prior notice.
2. This is subject to a max 50%/5 years earned driving experience in your own name.
3. To qualify for our penalty points rating all drivers on the policy must be capable of incurring penalty points for driving offences in Republic of Ireland and you must provide us with a valid driver number (found on the driving licence) for each driver on the policy which can be verified by the National Vehicle Driver File (NVDF)
4. Advanced Driver qualification must be from a recognised association.
5. Acceptance criteria, terms and conditions apply. All discounts applied subject to minimum premium of €280. Offer available on second and subsequent car policies for new and existing customers, up to a maximum of five policies, if the new and existing policies have been taken out through Aviva Direct Ireland Limited. Vehicles must be owned by members of the same household and registered at the same address.
6. Offer available to new & existing customers who have both Aviva car & home insurance. Acceptance criteria, terms & conditions apply. Offer subject to minimum premium of €280 for car & €230 for home (€115 for Contents or Buildings only). Free one year travel insurance is arranged by Aviva Direct Ireland Limited and underwritten by Chubb European Group SE.
Car insurance is underwritten by Aviva Insurance Ireland DAC.
Aviva Direct Ireland Limited is regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland. A private company limited by shares. Registered in Ireland No 374895. Registered Office One Park Place, Hatch Street, Dublin 2.