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Learn if you are covered if your car has suffered minor damage like scratches or small dents with Savvy's helpful guide.
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If your car has been scratched or dented, you might be wondering if your car insurance can cover the cost of repairing the damage and whether it would be worthwhile. In this useful guide, we look at what damage your car insurance may cover and when to make a claim.
In Australia, there are several types of car insurance. Under third-party plans, you have limited cover for damage to your vehicle, with third party fire and theft cover only offering protection against theft and fire damage. However, if you have comprehensive car insurance, you are typically covered for a range of damage, including:
Many of these incidents can result in scratches and dents on your car. However, while you may be covered, you first need to decide whether it would be worth making a claim on your policy.
Before making a claim for scratch and dent repair, consider the following:
Some parts of Australia are prone to hail, which can cause substantial damage to vehicles. From denting your car’s exterior to cracking windows, you could find yourself facing an expensive repair bill or even have your car written off if it is caught in a hailstorm. However, if you have comprehensive coverage, you should be covered for hail damage repairs, subject to your excess and any policy-specific conditions.
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Quantum Savvy Pty Ltd (ABN 78 660 493 194) trades as Savvy and operates as an Authorised Credit Representative 541339 of Australian Credit Licence 414426 (AFAS Group Pty Ltd, ABN 12 134 138 686). We are one of Australia’s leading financial comparison sites and have been helping Australians make savvy decisions when it comes to their money for over a decade.
We’re partnered with lenders, insurers and other financial institutions who compensate us for business initiated through our website. We earn a commission each time a customer chooses or buys a product advertised on our site, which you can find out more about here, as well as in our credit guide for asset finance. It’s also crucial to read the terms and conditions, Product Disclosure Statement (PDS) or credit guide of our partners before signing up for your chosen product. However, the compensation we receive doesn’t impact the content written and published on our website, as our writing team exercises full editorial independence.
For more information about us and how we conduct our business, you can read our privacy policy and terms of use.