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Product Head - Motor

Mayur specializes in motor insurance and is responsible for overseeing the development and management of motor insurance products. With expertise in product strategy and market analysis, he focuses on developing customer-centric insurance solutions.

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What is Car Insurance?

What is Car Insurance?

  • Car Insurance is a type of vehicle insurance policy that protects you and your car from any risks and damage caused from accidents, thefts or natural disasters. 

  • You will be financially secure in case of any losses that may be incurred because of any such unforeseen circumstances. In addition to that, you will also be protected from third-party liabilities.

  • Whether you want to just legally comply with the law with the most basic, third-party car insurance, or give your car ultimate protection with comprehensive car insurance or own damage policy, Digit offers all plans at affordable premiums.

  • You can also customize your IDV yourself, along with 11 beneficial add-ons to suit your car. 

How Does Car Insurance Work?

Car insurance is a contract between you and the insurance company. You pay a small amount as the premium and in turn the insurer provides you with financial protection for your vehicle against damages due to accidents, natural disasters, theft, and other unforeseen events. Here's how it works

Choose a Policy

You choose the type of car insurance plan, including the appropriate add-ons that suit your needs and budget

Buy or Renew Policy

As per your chosen car insurance plan, you can buy or renew car insurance online instantly with Digit and renew your policy with minimal paperwork.

Pay Premium

After purchasing the policy, you have to pay regular payments or car insurance premium to the insurance company, either annually or in installments.

File a Claim

File a claim with your insurer and provide the required documents. After damage assessment, the insurer will settle the claim as per the policy terms.

Why is a Car Insurance Mandatory in India?

Why is a Car Insurance Mandatory in India?

Unfortunately, when it comes to supposedly mundane things like a car insurance, people tend to ignore or forget about it unless there’s a repercussion of not having one. However, more often than not- these guidelines are made for the overall safety of people like you and me.

Let’s take for example; what if a Third-Party Car Insurance wasn’t mandatory by law. In this case, most people wouldn’t even have one and in case of an accident, both affected parties would drown in baseless arguments and of course, tons of expenses!

Therefore, while the primary objective of a car insurance is to protect an affected party during a mishap or accident, there is more than one reason why a car insurance has been made mandatory in India.

Large Number of Road Accidents - Road accidents are extremely common in India and one of the main reasons the Motor Vehicle Act has made car insurances mandatory is due to the same. In 2017, there were more than 1200 injuries reported on a daily basis due to road accidents! A car insurance would ensure no one has to bear the financial brunt in such a situation.

Protects the Third Party - Whether you bump into someone’s vehicle or a car hits your dear car, having at least a third-party car insurance in place will ensure that the affected third-party will be compensated for in cases of car damages or, personal damages.

Make Legal Processes Easier - When an accident happens, more than the damages – it is the legal process that takes one’s time and energy. However, when you have a valid car insurance, legal processes too are taken care of.

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Important Statistics about Car Insurance in India

The average cost of car insurance in India is influenced by various factors including the type of vehicle, location, age of the car, driving record, type of insurance bought, etc. So, here are some important statistics for car insurance in India:

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The annual average cost of third-party liability policy for a mid-range Sedan may range between ₹5000 - ₹7000. Whereas the comprehensive cover may cost around ₹10000 - ₹20000 or sometimes even higher.
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Looking at different age groups, for 25-29 years, the average annual car insurance rates lie between ₹2500 and ₹5000. While the same rates go up to ₹4603 to ₹8449 for age group above 50.
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Statistics also show that female drivers typically pay less premium than male drivers, with ₹4000 - ₹7000 average premium for females and ₹8000 - ₹12000 for males, for third-party liability coverage.  

Why Do You Need a Car Insurance in India?

Car insurance is your financial airbag and is also mandatory by law in India. Here are other reasons why getting a car insurance policy is important:

Protect your Pocket from Financial Losses

Protect your Pocket from Financial Losses

Whether you go for a third-party car insurance or comprehensive car insurance, having a car insurance can benefit you by saving you from paying huge amounts in case of damages and losses caused during an accident, a natural calamity, fire, theft and other such unforeseen circumstances. Additionally, you can also protect yourself from hefty traffic fines! 

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Avoid Problems Caused Due to Third-Party Damages

Accidents happen to everyone. In case you end up in a situation where you’ve accidentally hit someone, a car or someone’s property, your car insurance will be there for you to cover for the damages and losses incurred to the third-party, so you don’t need to spend hours arguing or fighting over it! 

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Get Better Coverage & Benefits with Add-Ons

If you opt for comprehensive car insurance, you can benefit further by getting better coverage for your car using add-ons like the zero-depreciation cover, return to invoice cover, consumables cover, and breakdown assistance, amongst others.

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Be the Good Person in the Eyes of Law

As per the Motor Vehicles Act, all cars must have at least third-party car insurance. Without one, you will be liable to pay a penalty of ₹2,000 for the first offence and ₹4,000 for the second time. 

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Save time! Go Paperless

With Digit, technology makes everything a breeze. From buying car insurance to making claims, it’s all done online in just a few minutes saving you both time and money. Our process is so straightforward, it’ll have you saying, "That's it?"

How to Choose the Right Car Insurance Policy?

How to Choose the Right Car Insurance Policy?

Use Car Insurance Calculator and Calculate the Premium Online - To choose the right car insurance policy, use a car insurance calculator to understand and customise your premium. Factors affecting your premium include the type of policy, your car's IDV, add-ons, deductibles, No Claim Bonus, make and model of your car, and its age.

 

Tips to reduce your Car Insurance Premium - To reduce your car insurance premium, increase your voluntary deductible if you have had no claims for 4-5 years or can afford to pay more during claims. Maintain a good driving record to earn a No Claim Bonus and choose only the appropriate add-ons that are valuable for you and your car.

Know more about How to Calculate the Car Insurance Premium

Compare Car Insurance Quotes Online

While you compae car insurance quotes online, make sure your car insurance company provides correct information on the IDV, as a low IDV can lead to shocks during claims. Check the service benefits, such as Digit's Doorstep Pickup, Repair & Drop, and 24/7 Customer Care Support. Also, check the speed of claim settlement, and ensure you get the best value by checking the premium and discounts offered.

 

Common Mistakes to avoid while Comparing Car Insurance Quotes

When comparing car insurance quotes, avoid focusing solely on low premiums. Instead, ensure you are comparing the right IDV (Insured Declared Value), great services, and competitive prices. These factors will help you make a more informed decision and get the best value for your insurance.

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Why Choose Digit Car Insurance Policy?

We treat our customers like VIPs, know how…

Cashless Repairs

9000+ Cashless Network Garages for you to choose from across India

Smartphone-Enabled Self Inspection

Just click the damages on your phone and you are done

Super-Fast Claims

We’ve settled 96% of all claims for private cars! Experience claims that make you go “that’s it?”

24*7 Support

24*7 call facility even on National Holidays

Customize your Vehicle IDV

Customize Your Vehicle IDV

With us, you can customize your vehicle IDV as per your choice!

Complimentary Wellness Benefits

Get exclusive wellness benefits on the Digit App offered by top-rated health and wellness partners.

Key Features of Digit's Car Insurance Policy

Key Features

Digit Benefit

Premium

Starting from ₹2094

No Claim Bonus

Up to 50% Discount

Customizable Add-Ons

11 Add-ons available

Cashless Repairs

Available at 9000+ Garages with Doorstep Pickup & Drop

Claim Process

Smartphone-enabled Claim process. Can be done online within 7 minutes!

Own Damage Cover

Available

Damages to Third-Party

Unlimited Liability for Personal Damages, Up to 7.5 Lakhs for Property/Vehicle Damages

What’s Covered in Digit Car Insurance?

Hatchback Damaged Driving

Accidents

Damages and losses that may arise out of accidents and collisions

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Theft

Covers for the losses incurred when your car is unfortunately stolen

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Fire

Damages and losses caused to your car due to an accidental fire

Natural Disaster

Natural Disasters

Damages and losses to your car in case of natural calamities such as floods, cyclones, etc.

Personal Accident

Personal Accident

If there is a car accident and unfortunately, it leads to death or disability of the owner

Third Party Losses

Third-Party Losses

In cases where your car causes damages and losses to someone else, their car or property.

Add-On Covers with Digit Car Insurance

Car insurance add-ons which you can buy with your car insurance policy

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Zero Depreciation Cover

Ideal for cars less than 5 years old, zero depreciation cover allows you to nullify the depreciation charged on your car and its parts and gives you the full value of repairs, costs and replacements during a claim.

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Return to Invoice Cover

In case of theft or damages beyond repair, return to invoice add-on gives you the benefit of getting back the complete amount of your car's invoice value, including the cost of registering a new vehicle and its road tax respectively.

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Tyre Protect Cover

Generally, tyre damage isn't covered in standard insurance unless the damage takes place during an accident. That's why this tyre protect add-on gives you the benefit to safeguard and cover for tyre damages such as tyre bursts, bulges or cuts during all other situations possible.

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Breakdown Assistance

We all need a little help sometimes! Our Breakdown Assistance Add-On gives you the benefit of taking help whenever required, i.e assistance during car breakdowns at any time you'd like. The best part? It doesn't even count as a claim!

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Consumable Cover

consumable cover gives your car an additional layer of protection. It covers the cost for all your car's nitty-gritties, such as the engine oils, screws, nuts and bolts, grease, etc in a situation of an accident.

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Engine and Gear-box Protection Cover

Do you know that the cost of replacing your engine is approximately 40% of its cost? In a standard car insurance policy, only damages caused during the accident are covered. However, with the engine and gear-box protection cover, you can specifically cover for the life of your car (the engine and gearbox!) from any consequential damages caused post the accident.

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Daily Conveyance Benefit

The Daily Conveyance Benefit add-on offered by insurers ensures that policyholder gets compensated for daily transport in the form of a fixed daily allowance or a standby vehicle for the time when the insured vehicle is in the garage for repairing. 

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Key and Lock Protect

The cost incurred by the policyholder for repairing or replacement of the lockset in the car in case of theft, loss or damage is covered by the insurer as part of the Key and Lock Protect add-on cover.

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Loss to Personal Belongings

If the policyholder or any immediate family member suffers from any loss of personal belongings specified as per the policy when kept in the insured vehicle, it shall be compensated by the insurer.

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Pay as You Drive Cover

Pay as you drive cover makes the policyholder eligible to avail discount on the premium of Own Damage cover of the base policy based on the opted plan. The option to top up kilometers is also offered under the base policy by paying additional premium.

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EV Shield Add-On Cover

This EV Shield add-on cover for electric cars in India will protect you and your vehicle against any loss or damage to the electrical panel for the vehicle charging point, vehicle charger including charging cable, and offer roadside assistance services specific to EVs.

What’s Not Covered?

It is equally important to know what’s not covered in your car insurance policy, so that there are no surprises when you make a claim. Here are some such situations:

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Own Damages for Third-Party Policy Holder

In the case of a Third-Party or Liability Only Car Policy, damages to own vehicle won’t be covered. 

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Drunk Driving or without a Licence

You were driving drunk or without a valid driving licence.

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Driving without a Valid Driving Licence Holder

You hold a learner’s licence and were driving without a valid driving licence-holder in the front passenger seat.

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Consequential Damages

Any damage which is not a direct result of the accident (e.g. after an accident, if the damaged car is driven incorrectly and the engine gets damaged, it will not be covered)

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Contributory Negligence

Any contributory negligence (e.g., damage due to driving a car in a flood, which is not recommended as per the manufacturer’s driving manual, will not be covered)

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Add-Ons Not Bought

Some situations are covered in add-ons. If you haven’t bought those add-ons, the corresponding situations will not be covered.

Car Insurance Plans Offered by Digit that Fit Your Needs

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Third-Party

A Third-party car insurance is one of the most common types of car insurance; in which only damages & losses caused to a third-party person, vehicle or property are covered.

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Comprehensive

A Comprehensive car insurance is one of the most valuable types of car insurance that covers both third-party liabilities and damages to your own car as well.

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Own Damage

An Own Damage Car Insurance is for yourself; it covers loss and damage only to your own car in case of accidents and collisions, natural calamities, fires, and thefts.

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Understanding the right policy coverage
Selecting the right car insurance involves understanding the nuances of policy coverage. It’s essential to assess factors like Compulsory/Voluntary deductibles, coverage limits, and exclusions to ensure the policy coverage aligns with your specific needs and provides adequate protection. Selection of right addons to cater the related risks is another essential factor to access.

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Product Head

Complimentory Wellness Benefits for Digit Car Insurance Customers

With your Digit Car Insurance, you also get exclusive access to a wide range of wellness perks, making taking care of yourself easier and more affordable:

Unlimited 24×7 Teleconsultations

Unlimited 24×7 Teleconsultations with General Physicians

Get expert medical advice anytime, anywhere.

Mental Health Consultation & Services

Mental Health Consultation & Services

Consult the best and most trusted therapists at affordable rates, with up to 50% off

Diagnostic Tests & Health Check-Ups

Diagnostic Tests & Health Check-Ups

Stay ahead of health concerns with affordable screenings and lab tests.

Specialist Teleconsultations

Specialist Teleconsultations

Speak to top specialists in Mental Health, Women’s Health, Diet & Nutrition, and more, at flat 50%!

Women's Health Care Programs

Women's Health Care Programs

Pregnancy Care Programs, access to Mum Support Group, PCOS/PCOD Care Programs, Maternity Support and much more!

Physiotherapy Sessions

Physiotherapy Sessions

Stress and Pain relief covered with exclusive discounts on Physiotherapy consultation and session bookings.

Dental Consultation Offers

Dental Consultation Offers

Avail unlimited, free dental consultations and exclusive discounts on dental treatments.

Sexual Wellness

Sexual Wellness

Get flat 15% discount on Sexual Wellness Programs! 

Chronic Care Support Programs

Chronic Care Support Programs

Personalized assistance for long-term health conditions.

How to Buy/Renew Car Insurance with Digit?

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Enter Car Details

On the Digit App or website, enter car registration number and select the policy status.

Choose a Plan

Select the type of car insurance plan and choose desired add-ons.

Enter Personal Details

Enter your personal, nominee and vehicle details, and move to the next step.

Make Payment

Complete the payment and mandatory KYC verification process.

That's It!

You’ll receive the policy document via email, SMS and WhatsApp. Also, you can access it 24X7 on the Digit App.

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Login

Login to Digit App or website and go to the ‘My Policy’ section.

Select Policy

Select the policy pending for renewal and click on ‘Renew Policy.’

Choose a Plan

Next, select the add-ons and tenure and confirm the details, and move to the next step.

Make Payment

Complete the payment and mandatory KYC verification process.

That's It!

You’ll receive the policy document via email, SMS and WhatsApp. Also, you can access it 24X7 on the Digit App.

Documents Required to Buy Car Insurance Online

While buying a new car insurance policy online from Digit, you don’t need a load of documents or paperwork. By having the following documents handy, you can easily buy a new car insurance policy within minutes:

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Car Registration Certificate

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Previous year car insurance policy

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Aadhaar Card

How to Download Your Car Insurance Policy on Digit App?

To download your renewed or already active car insurance policy with Digit, follow the given steps:

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Login to Your Acount

Visit the Digit website or app and click on ‘Login’ at the top-right corner. Enter your registered mobile number and verify with OTP.

Visit ‘Active Policies’

Once logged in, navigate to the Active/My Policies section. Here, you can check the policy number, end date & start date.

Download the Policy

Done! You can save, share, print or email the policy for future reference anytime, anywhere.

How to File Claim & Track Real-time Status through Digit App?

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Login

Open the Digit App and go to the "File Motor Claim" option. Login and you'll be directed to the "File Motor Claim" page. Click on the policy card to start claim filing.

Provide Details

Fill in all the details related to the accident and damage to the bike.

Enter Personal Details

Update your personal details and that's it, your claim is successfully filed, and you will receive the next steps on your email & WhatsApp.

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Login

Open the Digit App and go to the ‘Check Motor Claim Status’ option. Here you can see the complete list of claims filed on your phone number.

Select Claim

Select the claim you want to check the status of. You can see the details of the claim, the current status, timeline, detailed summary, and repairer details too.

Claims Made Simple with Digit’s Car Insurance

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Claims Made Simple with Digit’s Car Insurance

  • Forget about the waiting game for surveyors, as with our innovative smartphone-enabled self-inspection process you can assess damage in just 7 minutes. That's it! 

  • Get your car fixed without upfront expenses when accidents or natural calamities strike, as Digit offers Cashless Claims at over 9500+ garages across India.

  • With our user-friendly app, paperwork is a thing of the past. With Digit, no claim forms are required, simply upload everything online! Your job is done.

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Digit's Cashless Garages

Get cashless repairs at 9000+ garages across India 

Fun Facts about Digit's Motor Insurance Claims

Coconut Tales

Coconut Tales

Ever heard of coconuts causing chaos? At Digit, we've paid as much as ₹1.6cr for over 1500 coconut-related damages! Just in 2023, 350 cases alone came in, with Maharashtra leading the charge. Guess it's time to rethink those parking spots!

Animal Alert

Animal Alert

From dogs to elephants, we've seen it all. With over 85,000 animal related damage claims, dogs alone account for 7%, and that’s not it! We’ve paid more than Rs. 30 crores to settle the same.

Monkey Business

Monkey Business

Can you believe it? Monkeys have triggered over 1200 motor claims up to FY 24, with a 43% jump last year! We've paid out more than Rs. 40 Lakhs for their mischiefs. Talk about monkeying around!

Tips to Avoid Car Insurance Claim Rejections

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Tips to Avoid Car Insurance Claim Rejections

Here’s what you need to do to avoid car insurance claim rejections:

  • Always carry your valid car driving license with you while driving as your claim will be denied if you do not have a DL on you if you get in an accident.
  • Always keep the mandatory documents handy, like vehicle’s Registration Certificate (RC)Pollution Under Control Certificate (PUCC), and make sure they are valid. These are required to raise a claim. 
  • A basic but important tip is to always follow the road safety rules so that if you ever get into an accident, you cannot be denied claim on grounds underage driving, drunk driving, overloading, running a red light, etc. 
  • Declare all your car modifications clearly, if any, to your insurer as soon as you get them. Also, remember to declare the correct NCB details at the time of buying/renewing your policy, as any discrepancies can lead to claim rejection.  
  • Timely transfer of the vehicle’s insurance policy the new owner when buying a second-hand vehicle is important, else your claim could be denied.
  • Inform your insurer about any accident or theft of your car at the earliest, before sending it for any repairs.

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Why is it Important to Renew your Car Insurance Policy on Time?

Why is it Important to Renew your Car Insurance Policy on Time?

You’ll Lose out on your NCB - Your NCB is your No Claim Bonus accumulated for the years you haven’t made any claims. The higher your NCB, the higher your discount during renewals. However, if you don’t renew your policy before it already expires, you lose out on your NCB and hence the discount too!

 

Higher chances of paying a Penalty - If you don’t renew your car insurance policy on time, you may be liable to pay a penalty fine as your previous car insurance policy won’t hold true after its expiry date has passed.

 

Bear the Financial Brunt - Apart from saving on traffic penalties and your NCB, not renewing your car insurance policy in time means you may end up losing out on money in case of an unfortunate accident or mishap. Therefore, it’s always better to be safe than sorry and get your car insurance policy renewed before the expiry date of your existing policy!

When is the right time to renew car insurance?
The ideal time to renew your car insurance is at least 7-10 days before the policy expiry date. This ensures uninterrupted coverage and avoids any legal or financial risks of driving uninsured. Delaying renewal can lead to policy lapse, which may result in higher premiums, loss of accumulated No Claim Bonus (NCB), and the need for vehicle inspection before reactivation.

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Product Head

Which Car Insurance Policy is the Best for You?

Case 1: If You Bought a New Luxury Car

Buying a luxury car is a one-time deal for most owners, thus, you must protect it with comprehensive car insurance to cover both third-party liability and own damage. Appropriate add-ons for luxurious cars are necessary too. You can get a Zero Depreciation Cover to claim the full value of repairing/replacing its expensive parts. A Return to Invoice Cover will be useful for luxury cars as it ensures that you receive the original invoice value of your car in case of theft or total loss. 

Case 2: If You Own a 7-Year-Old Car that You Drive Daily

Most car owners tend to ignore the importance of car insurance if you have a 7-year-old car; however, having at least third-party insurance is mandatory from the legal perspective. Since your car is already 7 years old, it is advisable to have own-damage cover to get coverage for repairs or replacement of your car in case of accidents, theft, fire, natural calamities, etc.

Case 3: If You’ve Preserved Your Grandfather’s Car that Rarely Hit the Roads

People keep some things solely for the emotional value attached to them like that car in your family for generations, which is rarely driven but still requires to be insured via at least a third-party coverage policy as per legal requirements. Since you do not drive that car around, you can skip purchasing other add-ons.

Why Choose Digit for Your Car Insurance Renewal?

It doesn’t matter whether your old car insurance policy was with us or not, choosing Digit for Car Insurance renewal is easy and hassle-free and can be done within minutes online.

Looking to renew your car insurance policy with us for the first time? Here are some benefits to look forward to:

Claims that Make You Go “That’s it?”

Everyone’s primary objective of buying a car insurance is so that they can get their claims done easily during times of need. Luckily, with all our processes everything from making a claim to assessing car damages can be done online.

Cashless Car Repairs

The last thing you want to do at the time of an accident is spend unnecessarily from your pocket. That’s why we offer the option of cashless repair, where you can just drop by at any of our network garages and get your claimed repairs done without any extra money spent.

Large Network of Garages

You can avail cashless services only at our network garages but lucky for you, we have 9000+ cashless garages spread across the country that you can choose from.

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Doorstep Pickup & Drop

As and when the need arises, such as if your car can’t be repaired in time, we offer our pickup and drop services, so you don’t have to worry about the logistics.

24x7 Support

So, that no matter what time or day it is, we’ll always have your back.

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Customize Your IDV

Don’t let anyone fool you into low premiums and even lower IDVs that can instantly affect the money you’d be liable to receive during claims. That’s why, at Digit we believe in transparency as we let YOU customize your IDV as required.

Third-Party Car Insurance Premium Rates

A Third-Party Car Insurance Premium Calculator depends on your car’s engine cc and even the respective premium rates are predetermined by the IRDAI, which are as follows:

Private Cars with Engine Capacity

The premium for 2019-20 in INR

New 4W TP rate (effective 1st June 2022)

Not Exceeding 1000 cc

₹2072

₹2094

Exceeding 1000 cc but not exceeding 1500 cc

₹3221

₹3416

Exceeding 1500 cc

₹7890

₹7897

Electric Car Insurance Premium Rates

Here are car insurance premium prices for private electric cars, which are based on factors like kilowatt capacity, make, model, and age.

Note: Long term policy means 3-year policy for new private cars (Source IRDAI). The premium numbers mentioned here may vary as per vehicle, please check the premium before you buy the policy. 

Vehicle kilowatt capacity (KW)

Premium rate for one-year third-party policy

Premium rate for long-term policy*

Not exceeding 30 KW

₹1,780

₹5,543

Exceeding 30KW but not exceeding 65KW

₹2,904

₹9,044

Exceeding 65KW

₹6,712

₹20,907

How is Car Insurance Premium Calculated?

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How is Car Insurance Premium Calculated?

The cost of your car insurance premium is calculated based on your car's value and other factors including the car’s IDV, car's age, your driving record, car’s driving location, and the type and amount of coverage you choose. 

Factors Affecting Your Car Insurance Premium

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Factors Affecting Your Car Insurance Premium

Type of Car Insurance Policy - The coverage and benefits provided by your car insurance policy influence your car insurance premium. So, if you choose a comprehensive policy over a third-party policy, your premium would be higher as it offers much greater coverage than the latter.   

 

Your Car’s IDV - The Insured Declared Value (IDV) is your car’s current market value after deducting the depreciation charges. If your IDV increases, so will the insurance premium.

 

Add-Ons Opted - A customised insurance policy with different car insurance add-on covers to fulfil your crucial insurance requirements and protect your car in all situations will fetch you a higher premium.

 

Deductibles - Deductibles in car insurance mean the predetermined amount that the policyholder needs to pay from their pocket before the insurer pays the rest of the claim amount. So, you can opt for a higher voluntary deductible for a lower premium because the insurer will have to pay less during claim settlement. 

No Claim Bonus - If you do not raise any claim in a policy year, the insurer will reward you with a discount on your next policy renewal premium in the form of a No Claim Bonus.

Make & Model of your Car - The car insurance premium is subject to change depending on the manufacturer and model of your car. Insuring a luxurious sedan will attract a higher premium than a standard hatchback. Further, the cubic capacity of the car’s engine and its fuel efficiency also directly impact the car insurance premium.

Age of your Car - Since the value of your car reduces with each passing year due to normal wear and tear of its parts, the IDV also falls, and hence the policy premium also decreases. It implies that insurance premiums are higher for a brand-new car and less for an old car.

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Car Insurance Market Size in India, By Region, By Value from Year 2015 to 2025

What is Cashless Claim in Car Insurance?

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What is Cashless Claim in Car Insurance?

If you opt to get your car repaired with a Digit Authorized Repair Center, we will make the payment for the approved claim amount, directly to the Repair Center. This is a Cashless Claim.

Please note, if there are any deductibles, like a Compulsory Excess/ Deductible, any repair charges for which your insurance doesn’t cover you or any depreciation costs, that is to be paid by the insured’s own pocket.

What is IDV in Car Insurance?

IDV in car insurance

What is IDV in Car Insurance?

IDV is the maximum amount your insurance provider can give you, in case your car is stolen or totally damaged. So, the higher your insured declared value is, the higher your car insurance premium – and as your vehicle ages and IDV depreciates, your premium also decreases.

Also, when you decide to sell your car, a higher IDV means you’ll get a higher price for it. Price may also be affected by other factors like usage, past car insurance claims experience, etc. Also, in case of a total loss of your car, a higher IDV leads to higher compensation.

How is Depreciation Calculated in Car Insurance?

Insured Declared Value (IDV) is the market value of the car. This IDV is adjusted for depreciation value of your car as per the below table.

This age-wise depreciation is applicable for only Total Loss/Constructive Total Loss (TL/CTL) claims.

Vehicle Age

Depreciation Rate

Not Exceeding 6 months

5%

Exceeding 6 months but not exceeding 1 year

15%

Exceeding 1 year but not exceeding 2 years

20%

Exceeding 2 years but not exceeding 3 years

30%

Exceeding 3 years but not exceeding 4 years

40%

Exceeding 4 years but not exceeding 5 years

50%

What is Zero Depreciation Cover in Car Insurance?

Zero dep cover or Parts Depreciation Cover makes sense for cars less than 5 years old, as the value of certain parts of your car decreases over time, including the bumper or any other metal or fibre glass parts.

So, when damage happens, the full cost of replacement is not given as depreciation is deducted from the claim money. But this add-on makes sure you get the full value of the cost of repair/replacement provided.

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What is No Claim Bonus (NCB) in Car Insurance?

Confused what is NCB in car insurance? It is a discount on premium given to the policyholder for having a claim free policy term. A no claims bonus ranges from a discount of 20-50%.

This means that you can’t get NCB when you buy your first car insurance policy – you can only get it on your policy renewal. NCB increases after every claim-free year on your policy renewal. Also, NCB is meant for the car insurance policyholder regardless of the car, so, even if you switch your car, your NCB stays with you.

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Things to Keep in Mind When Buying a Car Insurance Policy?

Here’s what you should look for to pick the right car insurance for your car:

Buying Process

Everyone’s crunched for time. Therefore, always look for a car insurance from where getting one doesn’t involve long, cumbersome processes. With Digit, you can buy your car insurance within minutes, online.

Right IDV

Your IDV, a.k.a the market value of your car is one of the most important parts about your car insurance. This is because it directly affects your car insurance premium, and during claims- your claim amount as well. With Digit, we let you customize your IDV yourself.

Service Benefits

We all love a few extra benefits, don’t we? Therefore, one of the things you should look for in choosing your car insurance is the kind of service benefits it offers. For example, at Digit one of our star service benefits includes Doorstep Pick-Up and Drop! 

Claim Process

Claims are the reason we get a car insurance in the first place! Therefore, ensure the claim process of your desired car insurance is smooth and doesn’t take too long. When you’re in trouble, the last thing you want is, to spend all your time and energy in just filing a claim! 

Claim Settlements

Claim Settlements are basically getting your compensations done right. Claims being such an important part of a car insurance, check for your desired insurer’s claim settlement ratio so that you’re assured that no matter what, your claims will be settled! 

Customer Support

Perhaps underrated, but customer support is so important when it comes to car insurance. Think about it. Who will you call in times of trouble? Therefore, look for a car insurer that gives you 24x7 support, so you always have someone to rely on!

Why is It Important to Have a Car Insurance Policy for Second-Hand Car?

Why is It Important to Have a Car Insurance Policy for Second-Hand Car?

Whether you’ve just purchased a brand-new or second-hand car, a car insurance policy can be bought for any of them.

However, while purchasing your second-hand car check if the owner already has a valid car insurance and get the same transferred to your name, well within 14 days of purchase. Additionally, while insuring your second-hand car, you need to make sure:

  • Both the car and insurance are transferred to your name successfully. You should ideally do this within 14 days of purchase.
  • Make sure you are aware of the claim history of the car. You can simply do this by providing the policy number to the respective car insurance company.
  • If you’ve had a car insurance earlier, make sure you transfer your No Claim Bonus to your new car insurance policy.
  • In case the owner hasn’t had a car insurance, or it has expired, you can instantly insure your car on our website here.
  • If you’ve successfully transferred your secondhand car’s insurance in your name already, check the expiry date and make sure you renew it before or on the date of its expiry.

Things to Keep in Mind When Renewing Car Insurance for an Old Car

Things to Keep in Mind When Renewing Car Insurance for an Old Car

Whether you’ve just bought an old, second-hand car or have realized you don’t have a car insurance for your current car yet; you can instantly insure the same on our website.

However, here are three important things to keep in mind before buying a car insurance online for your old car:

Car Use & Type of Insurance

There are essentially two kinds of car insurances; Third-Party and Comprehensive Car Insurance. Although we generally recommend getting a Comprehensive Car Insurance for maximum benefits, you could also go for a Third-Party Insurance if you’re not going to use the car much or are going to discard it soon. In this situation, a Third-Party Car Insurance could make sense as it at least fulfils your car’s legal responsibility.

IDV (Insured Declared Value)

The IDV, i.e. Insured Declared Value is the market value of your car. Since your car is old, the IDV too would be low (you can customize this accordingly on our website while buying a car insurance online) due to the depreciation over time, depending on how old it is. 

The IDV directly affects your premium and sum insured. While the premium will be low, the sum insured too would be low at the time of a claim.

Add-Ons

Add-ons are what you can opt for while buying a car insurance for your old car online. However, this only applies when you’re purchasing a Comprehensive/Standard car insurance policy.

These help you and your car with maximum coverages and benefits such as; tyre protect, gearbox and engine protection, return to invoice, etc. However, since you’re planning to buy a car insurance for an old car, see which add-ons would be applicable or not.

For example; A Zero Depreciation or Bumper to Bumper cover may not be applicable if your car is more than five years old.

Know more about Old Car Insurance Online.

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Avoiding Common Mistakes in Car Insurance
Many policyholders inadvertently make errors that can affect their coverage. Common mistakes include underestimating the importance of add-ons, right IDV, not updating personal information, and failing to disclose modifications to the vehicle. Being vigilant about these aspects can prevent possible claim rejections and ensure comprehensive coverage.

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Why Buying a Car Insurance Online Makes Sense?

When’s the last time you made the effort to pay your electricity bill at your registered center or, when was the last time you went to your kirana shop to get your mobile recharge done? It’s been a while, hasn’t it?

Thanks to the power of the internet, most of us now use the internet to get most things done. Pay bills, recharge and now, even order groceries! Naturally, technology has also progressed in such a way that we need not visit insurance agents or get in touch with our dealers to get our car insurance anymore.

Now, you can simply buy your car insurance online 😊 All you need is your basic car details and your debit/credit card to process your premium and that’s it, your car insurance policy will be emailed to you within minutes.

Here’s why buying car insurance online makes more sense than buying it offline: 

Buying Car Insurance Online

Buying Car Insurance Offline

It can save you so much time. You need not waste your time waiting or visiting someone to get the job done.

It requires more time commitment as you need to physically visit the insurer’s office.

Can be bought from the comfort of your home.

Need to probably stand in queues at the insurer’s office to buy the policy.

Allows you to customize your car insurance policy yourself.

You need to talk to the insurance agent or the company for the same.

More transparent as it is a firsthand process.

You need to rely on a third-party person to do it for you.

Absolutely no paperwork involved!

Loads of paperwork to keep track of.

Easy renewal process as the policyholder’s details are already saved in the system.

Typically, a lengthy and tiresome claim process.

FAQs about Car Insurance Online