Car Insurance Ireland

Car Insurance Ireland FAQ

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car insurance in Ireland.

• What is comprehensive driving of other cars?

  With this cover, you can enjoy the same comprehensive cover you have on your own car insurance policy when driving other cars do not belong to you, your husband, wife, partner or employer or is not hired or leased, under a hire purchase or leasing agreement, to you, your husband, wife, partner or employer.

  Please note: There is a €75,000 limit on the borrowed car.

  Please refer to your policy booklet for more details.

  Your policy schedule will show the level of cover on your policy. You can view this document through your MyAXA account. To register for MyAXA you'll need your policy number, email address and date of birth.

• Can I get a Car Insurance quote if I don’t have a car registration number yet?

  If you're shopping around for a car, and don't know the exact registration number, you can still get an estimated Car Insurance quote by entering the make and model of the car you're looking at.

  Once you've bought the car and have the registration number, we'll be able to give you an accurate price and you can choose to go ahead with the insurance.

  Any quote you get will be based on an agreed set of assumptions.

• What does windscreen cover provide?

  Windscreen (or glass) cover means we will pay the cost of repairing or replacing cracked, broken or damaged windscreens or windows in your car.

  We'll also cover any scratches to the body work as a result of broken glass.

  Your schedule will show if you have this cover which you can find in your MyAXA Account.

  If you have a glass breakage and wish to make a claim, you can complete our claims form or call us on 0818 7 365 24.

  All claims must be verified prior to any repair/replacement work being undertaken.

  Terms & Conditions apply. Damaged or broken glass in sunroofs, panoramic glass roofs and mirrors is not covered. Glass claims will not affect your no claims discount.

  You'll find more information on glass cover in your policy document.

• I am thinking about buying a second car - will I be able to use my no claims discount again?

  Unfortunately, you can't use your no claims discount twice.

  However, if you are the only driver on both policies, you may be eligible for an introductory discount on your second car.

  Get a Car Insurance quote for your second car or give us a call on 0818 7 365 24 if you need to speak to one of the team.

  You'll find more information on our Car Insurance page.