Cover for you and your vehicle
At Aviva, we’re all about taking the hassle out of car insurance. That means a quick online quote, flexible covers (choice between Comprehensive and Third Party, Fire and Theft), great benefits, discounts to help you save, a reliable claims service, and you can manage your policy 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.
Driving other cars
Get third-party cover to drive other people's cars if you have a full, current EU licence. Some restrictions apply.
Windscreen damage cover
Our comprehensive policies have unlimited cover if you use one of our aligned windscreen repairers.
Car insurance benefits
Peace of mind comes as standard with Aviva, and we add a whole range of great benefits:
- 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. - Legal Helpline
You get free and confidential access to a legal advice helpline for any personal legal matter.
- 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.
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
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 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 one year free travel insurance!4
And there's much more... see all our discounts and start saving now.
Car Insurance Quote
Get a car insurance quote online and we'll give you a 10% discount when you buy online.1
Frequently asked questions
What should I do if I wish to make a change to my insurance policy?
How do I change my payment details?
How can I get proof of my No-claims Discount?
Already with us?
Need to claim? The sooner you get in touch with us, the sooner we can help you. Car claims info
Car insurance 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.
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1 Acceptance criteria, terms and conditions apply. All discounts applied subject to a minimum premium of €280 for car.
2 The accompanying driver must be an Aviva car insurance policy holder with a full EU 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.
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). Free one year travel insurance is arranged by Aviva Direct Ireland Limited and underwritten by Chubb European Group SE.
Aviva Direct Ireland Limited is regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland.
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.