Cover for you and your vehicle
At Aviva, we're all about taking the hassle out of car insurance. That means flexible policies with great benefits, discounts for safe drivers, a claims process that takes care of you if something goes wrong and a handy online system to manage your account. For car insurance, you're safe in the hands of Aviva.
Breakdown rescue cover
Breakdowns happen and we're here 24 hours a day, 365 days a year if it happens to you.
Call us on 1800 44 88 88.
Driving other cars
Get third-party cover to drive other people's cars if you have a full, current EU or UK driving license. Some restrictions apply.
Windscreen damage cover
Cracked windscreen? No problem. You have unlimited windscreen cover on your comprehensive policy if you use one of our recommended windscreen repairers.
Choose your car insurance cover
First, the basics. We offer you a choice between Comprehensive and Third Party, Fire and Theft cover.
- Both policies give you excellent benefits.
- You can customise them with optional covers or extras so they're just right for you.
- You get great discounts to keep your costs down.
- Want to see which policy is right for you? Try our handy comparison table.
Learner driver? We offer free accompanied driver cover when you buy a lesson pack from Aviva Driving School. 1
Car insurance benefits
Ok, you want to know what's in it for you. Well, peace of mind comes as standard with Aviva cover. But then we add on a whole range of great benefits, including:
- 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. - Online Servicing
You can access your policy documents at any time using MyAviva Car and make changes without any charge.
- 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.
Terms and conditions apply. Please see our policy documents for more information.
Your policy cover options
One size most definitely does not fit all and we know that different things are important to different people. So you get to decide what to include in your car insurance policy. Choose from a range of options including:
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 policy cover options.
Car insurance discounts
Who doesn't love a good discount2? We have a whole range of them designed to keep you and your bank balance happy. Just look at these numbers.
Safe driver discounts
- Up to 50% off the price of your car insurance when you have 5 years claims free driving on your own name.
- Up to 27% off if you have no penalty points.
Loyalty discounts
- 10% off the cost of a second car in your household with Aviva Multicar discount.3
- 15% off both policies if you insure your car AND home with Aviva. We'll even throw in free travel insurance!4
And there's much more... see all our discounts and start saving now.
Want to buy?
Take out your car insurance policy online and we'll give you a 10% online discount.
Take a look at what our customers have to say about our Car Insurance.
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Any questions? We've got you covered.
What should I do if I wish to make a change to my policy?
How do I change my payment details?
How can I get proof of my No-claims Discount?
How our claims process works
Out step-by-step claims process couldn't be easier.
Tell us what happened
Call us on 1890 666 888 24 hours a day, 365 days a year or email us. Try to have your policy number to hand.
We'll review your claim
We look at any photos or documents you've sent us as part of your claim and ask you for details of anyone else involved.
We get things sorted
Depending on your cover, we can organise repairs to get you back on the road or if your car can't be fixed we'll work with you to settle the claim.
Policy details
Important information about your car insurance. You may find our glossary of terms helpful when reviewing your car insurance documents. Our assumptions are also available to you.
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Transfer Your Insurance to a New Car
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1 The accompanying driver must be an Aviva car insurance policy holder with a full EU or UK driving licence held for a continuous period of 2 years in respect of the vehicle category and they must accompany the learner driver at all times. For more terms and conditions, including how to activate your free accompanied driver cover, please click here.
2 Acceptance criteria, terms and conditions apply. All discounts applied subject to a minimum premium of €280 for car.
3 Offer available on second and subsequent car policies for new and existing Aviva customers. Vehicles must be owner by members of the same household and registered at the same address.
4 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).
Aviva Direct Ireland Limited is regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland. Car insurance and home insurance are underwritten by Aviva Insurance Ireland DAC.
Aviva Insurance Ireland Designated Activity Company, trading as Aviva, is regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland. A private company limited by shares. Registered in Ireland No. 605769. Registered Office: One Park Place, Hatch Street, Dublin 2, Ireland, D02 E651.