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What is Private Motor Insurance?
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Private Motor Insurance is designed primarily for cars used for personal or domestic purposes.

Different levels of cover are available depending on how much protection the owner wants.

What types of cover are available? #

Common options can include:

  • Comprehensive Car Insurance.
  • Third Party Property Damage Insurance.
  • Other limited cover depending on the insurer.

The terminology and features vary between insurers.

What does Comprehensive Insurance do? #

Comprehensive Insurance can cover certain:

  • Accidental damage to your vehicle.
  • Theft.
  • Fire.
  • Weather-related damage.
  • Damage you cause to another person’s vehicle or property.

The policy remains subject to its terms, exclusions and excesses.

What does Third Party Property Damage cover? #

Third Party Property Damage primarily covers certain legal liability for damage caused by the insured vehicle to another person’s vehicle or property.

It generally does not cover accidental damage to your own vehicle.

Is Private Motor Insurance the same as CTP Insurance? #

No.

Compulsory Third Party Insurance relates to bodily injury caused to people in motor vehicle accidents and operates under the relevant state or territory scheme.

Private Motor Insurance deals with the vehicle and property damage exposures.

One does not replace the other.

What if the vehicle is used for business? #

The insurer needs to understand the actual vehicle use.

Some limited business use can be accepted under certain Private Motor policies, while other vehicles should be insured under Commercial Motor Insurance.

Frequently Asked Questions #

Private Motor Insurance #

  • What is the difference between Commercial Motor and Private Motor Insurance?

    Commercial Motor Insurance is designed for vehicles used for business purposes, while Private Motor Insurance is primarily designed for personal use. The appropriate policy depends on ownership, actual use, drivers, goods or equipment carried, deliveries and whether the vehicle forms part of a fleet. Read the detailed comparison.

    General Advice Warning: The information on this page is general in nature and does not take your personal circumstances into account. You should consider whether it is appropriate for you and seek professional advice before making any decisions. For tailored advice, please contact Webber Insurance Services.
  • What happens with a not-at-fault Private Motor Insurance claim?

    If you have Comprehensive cover, you can usually lodge the claim under your own policy, with recovery pursued against the responsible party where appropriate. Whether an excess applies or is later refunded depends on the insurer, the policy and whether the other party can be identified and recovery made. Read the detailed guide.

    General Advice Warning: The information on this page is general in nature and does not take your personal circumstances into account. You should consider whether it is appropriate for you and seek professional advice before making any decisions. For tailored advice, please contact Webber Insurance Services.
  • Does Private Motor Insurance cover modifications and accessories?

    Modifications and non-standard accessories should be disclosed because they can affect the insured value, insurer appetite and cover available. Some items may need to be specifically listed or may attract different terms or premiums. Read the detailed guide.

    General Advice Warning: The information on this page is general in nature and does not take your personal circumstances into account. You should consider whether it is appropriate for you and seek professional advice before making any decisions. For tailored advice, please contact Webber Insurance Services.
  • How do I make a Private Motor Insurance claim?

    Report the claim promptly and provide the accident details, driver and vehicle information, photographs, repair information and any police or third-party details available. Avoid admitting liability or agreeing to settle directly with another party before speaking with the insurer or Webber Insurance. Read the claims guide.

    General Advice Warning: The information on this page is general in nature and does not take your personal circumstances into account. You should consider whether it is appropriate for you and seek professional advice before making any decisions. For tailored advice, please contact Webber Insurance Services.
  • Do I need to list every driver on my Private Motor Insurance?

    The drivers who need to be listed depend on the insurer and how the vehicle is used. Main, regular, younger or household drivers may need to be disclosed, and additional excesses or restrictions can apply to unlisted drivers. Read the detailed guide.

    General Advice Warning: The information on this page is general in nature and does not take your personal circumstances into account. You should consider whether it is appropriate for you and seek professional advice before making any decisions. For tailored advice, please contact Webber Insurance Services.
  • Does Private Motor Insurance cover business use of my car?

    Some Private Motor policies allow limited business use, such as travel to client meetings, but the vehicle must be insured for its actual use. Regular trade, delivery, courier, site or other higher-risk commercial use may require Commercial Motor Insurance. Read the detailed guide.

    General Advice Warning: The information on this page is general in nature and does not take your personal circumstances into account. You should consider whether it is appropriate for you and seek professional advice before making any decisions. For tailored advice, please contact Webber Insurance Services.
  • What is the difference between agreed value and market value car insurance?

    Agreed value is an amount agreed with the insurer for the policy period and, subject to the policy, forms the basis of a covered total-loss settlement. Market value is generally based on what the vehicle was worth immediately before the insured loss. Read the detailed comparison.

    General Advice Warning: The information on this page is general in nature and does not take your personal circumstances into account. You should consider whether it is appropriate for you and seek professional advice before making any decisions. For tailored advice, please contact Webber Insurance Services.
  • What is the difference between Comprehensive and Third Party Property Damage Car Insurance?

    Comprehensive Insurance can cover damage to your own vehicle as well as certain liability for damage to other people’s property. Third Party Property Damage Insurance primarily covers your legal liability for damage to other people’s vehicles or property and generally does not cover accidental damage to your own vehicle. Read the detailed comparison.

    General Advice Warning: The information on this page is general in nature and does not take your personal circumstances into account. You should consider whether it is appropriate for you and seek professional advice before making any decisions. For tailored advice, please contact Webber Insurance Services.
  • What does Comprehensive Private Motor Insurance cover?

    Subject to the policy, Comprehensive Private Motor Insurance can cover accidental damage to your vehicle, theft, fire, weather damage and liability for damage caused to other people’s vehicles or property. Cover remains subject to the policy terms, exclusions and excesses. Read the detailed guide.

    General Advice Warning: The information on this page is general in nature and does not take your personal circumstances into account. You should consider whether it is appropriate for you and seek professional advice before making any decisions. For tailored advice, please contact Webber Insurance Services.
  • What is Private Motor Insurance?

    Private Motor Insurance protects eligible privately used vehicles against selected risks such as accidental damage, theft and liability for damage to other people’s property. Available cover, exclusions and excesses depend on the policy. Read the detailed guide.

    General Advice Warning: The information on this page is general in nature and does not take your personal circumstances into account. You should consider whether it is appropriate for you and seek professional advice before making any decisions. For tailored advice, please contact Webber Insurance Services.
General Advice Warning: The information on this page is general in nature and does not take your personal circumstances into account. You should consider whether it is appropriate for you and seek professional advice before making any decisions. For tailored advice, please contact Webber Insurance Services.