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What is an Add-on Cover in Car Insurance?

Car insurance add-on is an additional cover that can be opted to enhance the protection with a comprehensive car insurance policy. This additional coverage can be availed by paying a little extra premium amount.

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Factors to Consider When Choosing Add-On Covers

Affordable Premiums

Driving habits

Driving habits can influence the need for having additional coverages such as roadside assistance, or car rental reimbursement. People who frequently travel long distance may find these car insurance add-ons more valuable compared to people who travel short distance. Also, these add-ons can be more beneficial for those who have bad track record of driving or encountered many accidents before.

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Budget and affordability

Car insurance plays an essential part in what and how may add-ons you choose. Since most of the coverages comes with an additional premium, it is necessary to consider your budget before adding add-on coverages to your premium amount.

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Vehicle’s Age and condition

The depreciation will be calculated based on the car’s age and condition which is essential to determine the which are the necessary add-ons for the car.

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Needs and preferences

Consider your specific requirements and preferences for coverage, such as roadside assistance or key replacement.

Types of Add-ons Covers Available

  • Zero Depreciation Cover

    It covers offsets of any depreciation made at the time of vehicle repair. The older the parts, the higher the depreciation. This add-on will ensure that your claim amount will remain unchanged by any depreciation costs.

  • Return to Invoice

    If the total is declared, the insurers will pay the required amount confirmed in the invoice.

  • Roadside assistance

    In case of an accident or breakdown it will provide you an immediate assistance such as towing to the nearest garage, battery jumpstarts, minor repairs, on-call support, and taxi benefits.

  • Engine protection cover

    This covers safeguards your engine from unexpected damages due to water ingression or lubricant leakage.

  • Consumables cover

    Any item/substance of insured vehicle which is not damaged in an accident and has limited life or has been consumed during the usage and seems to be unfit for reuse and needs replacement to complete vehicle repair like nuts-bolts-screws, oil, fluid, coolant, washers and items, excluding fuel are covered in this add-on.

  • Personal Accident cover

    It is mandatory to have a personal accident cover as per law. It provides coverage for any bodily injury or death of the owner-driver in case of an unfortunate accident.

  • Key Replacement cover

    In case your keys get stolen/misplaced, this add-on will cover all your cost of getting a replacement key.

  • Daily Reimbursement

    It offers to pay a daily reimbursement to help meet the cost of hired transport while vehicle is under repair in consequence of valid claim for covered peril.

  • Emergency transport and hotel expenses reimbursement

    In case of emergency travel/hotel expense, this add-on with car insurance will cover the cost of overnight stay along with taxi charges.

  • Personal Accident cover for unnamed passenger

    This covers the passengers travelling in your car, even if their names are not specified in the policy.

  • Personal belongings cover

    Personal belongings for the purpose of this section means items such as clothes and articles of personal nature are likely to be worn, used or carried and includes audio/visual tapes, CDs but exclude money, securities, cheques, bank drafts, credit or debit cards, jewellery, lens, glasses, travel tickets, watches and valuables.

  • Motor Protect Cover

    In case of any motor accident arising out of the use of the Insured Vehicle, this add-on cover will provide you an advocate to guide and/or defend you from police and proceedings in the court of judicial magistrate only.

Benefits of Add-on Covers

The following are the different Car Insurance options available with Shriram General Insurance.

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Comprehensive protection

Add-ons gives extra protection and fills the gap left by your standard insurance policy to ensure comprehensive coverage for your vehicle.

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Customisation

You can choose your policy to meet your individual needs and preferences with multiple add-ons.

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Peace of mind

It gives you confidence knowing that you are prepared for unexpected events on the road, from breakdowns to accidents.

Stand Alone Own Damage Cover Policy

Convenience

Access additional services and benefits, such as roadside assistance, key replacement, and engine protection, all in one policy.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is an add-on cover in car insurance?

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Add-on covers are additional coverage options that you can purchase along with your regular car insurance policy to enhance your protection.

How do I choose the right add-on covers for my policy?

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Add-on covers should be considered based on factors such as your driving habits, vehicle age and condition, budget and personal needs and preferences.

Does your add-on cover increase your insurance premium amount?

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Yes, it slightly increases the premium amount of the Comprehensive policy but with the wider coverage.

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