Compare our car insurance
Bought a new car or checking to see if you have the best cover? From third party to comprehensive, we've got cover to meet your needs and budget. Use your car for business and looking for commercial car insurance? Find out more.
Your cover, your way
Choose from three levels of cover to suit your needs and budget.
Roadside assistance
Flat tyre? Flat battery? We can help if you’ve added RoadWise® cover to your policy.
Jargon-free policy
Know what you're getting with our WriteMark™ approved, easy to read car policies.
Trusted repairs
Get your car fixed up with our trusted network of Tower Repair Partners.
Policy terms, excesses, limits and exclusions apply. Cover subject to current underwriting criteria.
Tower's car insurance policies
Choose from one of our policies:
Comprehensive cover: This option covers accidental damage, as well as any damage your car causes to someone else’s vehicle or property.
Third party, fire and theft cover: This option also covers your vehicle against fire and being stolen, as well as damage your car causes to someone else’s vehicle or property.
Third party cover: This option pays for damage you cause to other people's car and property, but not your own.
This is a summary only. For all these benefits, please make sure you read the policy wording to understand the terms, conditions, limits and exclusions that may apply.
Comprehensive
Third party, fire and theft
Third party
Damage to your car
Damage to your car
Damage to your car
Damage to your car
Damage by an uninsured vehicle
We'll repair your vehicle if it's damaged by an uninsured vehicle under our comprehensive cover. For third party fire and theft and third party covers we'll repair your car if you can identify the person at fault and the fault was more than 50% theirs.
Damage by an uninsured vehicle
We'll repair your vehicle if it's damaged by an uninsured vehicle under our comprehensive cover. For third party fire and theft and third party covers we'll repair your car if you can identify the person at fault and the fault was more than 50% theirs.
Damage by an uninsured vehicle
Up to $4,000We'll repair your vehicle if it's damaged by an uninsured vehicle under our comprehensive cover. For third party fire and theft and third party covers we'll repair your car if you can identify the person at fault and the fault was more than 50% theirs.
Damage by an uninsured vehicle
Up to $4,000We'll repair your vehicle if it's damaged by an uninsured vehicle under our comprehensive cover. For third party fire and theft and third party covers we'll repair your car if you can identify the person at fault and the fault was more than 50% theirs.
Damaging someone else’s car or other property
If you're in an accident and you cause damage to someone else's car or property, we'll cover you for your legal liability to repair it.
Damaging someone else’s car or other property
If you're in an accident and you cause damage to someone else's car or property, we'll cover you for your legal liability to repair it.
Damaging someone else’s car or other property
If you're in an accident and you cause damage to someone else's car or property, we'll cover you for your legal liability to repair it.
Damaging someone else’s car or other property
If you're in an accident and you cause damage to someone else's car or property, we'll cover you for your legal liability to repair it.
Claims that were not your fault
You won’t pay an excess if you’ve been involved in an accident during the period of insurance, and 1. you’ve identified the party at fault (name, phone number, and registration number of that other party’s vehicle), and 2. we’re satisfied that the other party was more than 50% at fault.
Claims that were not your fault
You won’t pay an excess if you’ve been involved in an accident during the period of insurance, and 1. you’ve identified the party at fault (name, phone number, and registration number of that other party’s vehicle), and 2. we’re satisfied that the other party was more than 50% at fault.
Claims that were not your fault
You won’t pay an excess if you’ve been involved in an accident during the period of insurance, and 1. you’ve identified the party at fault (name, phone number, and registration number of that other party’s vehicle), and 2. we’re satisfied that the other party was more than 50% at fault.
Claims that were not your fault
You won’t pay an excess if you’ve been involved in an accident during the period of insurance, and 1. you’ve identified the party at fault (name, phone number, and registration number of that other party’s vehicle), and 2. we’re satisfied that the other party was more than 50% at fault.
Towing
We’ll pay for removing your car to the nearest repairer or place of safety if it can’t be driven after a loss covered under this policy.
Towing
We’ll pay for removing your car to the nearest repairer or place of safety if it can’t be driven after a loss covered under this policy.
Towing
We’ll pay for removing your car to the nearest repairer or place of safety if it can’t be driven after a loss covered under this policy.
Towing
We’ll pay for removing your car to the nearest repairer or place of safety if it can’t be driven after a loss covered under this policy.
Fire damage and theft
We’ll cover your car if it’s damaged by fire, stolen or someone attempted to steal it.
Fire damage and theft
We’ll cover your car if it’s damaged by fire, stolen or someone attempted to steal it.
Fire damage and theft
We’ll cover your car if it’s damaged by fire, stolen or someone attempted to steal it.
Fire damage and theft
We’ll cover your car if it’s damaged by fire, stolen or someone attempted to steal it.
Two year replacement from new
We'll replace your car with a new car of the same make, model and variant, (for example a Toyota Corolla GX) subject to current availability if your car becomes a total loss.
Two year replacement from new
We'll replace your car with a new car of the same make, model and variant, (for example a Toyota Corolla GX) subject to current availability if your car becomes a total loss.
Two year replacement from new
We'll replace your car with a new car of the same make, model and variant, (for example a Toyota Corolla GX) subject to current availability if your car becomes a total loss.
Two year replacement from new
We'll replace your car with a new car of the same make, model and variant, (for example a Toyota Corolla GX) subject to current availability if your car becomes a total loss.
Repair guarantee
If you use one of our Tower Repair Partners for your car claim, we’ll guarantee the repairs for as long as you own the car.
Repair guarantee
If you use one of our Tower Repair Partners for your car claim, we’ll guarantee the repairs for as long as you own the car.
Repair guarantee
If you use one of our Tower Repair Partners for your car claim, we’ll guarantee the repairs for as long as you own the car.
Repair guarantee
If you use one of our Tower Repair Partners for your car claim, we’ll guarantee the repairs for as long as you own the car.
Replacement and additional cars
If you replace your car or buy a new one, we’ll automatically cover it for 14 days. If you paid more than $125,000 for the car, this benefit doesn’t apply, so please call us to arrange insurance before you purchase the replacement car.
Replacement and additional cars
If you replace your car or buy a new one, we’ll automatically cover it for 14 days. If you paid more than $125,000 for the car, this benefit doesn’t apply, so please call us to arrange insurance before you purchase the replacement car.
Replacement and additional cars
If you replace your car or buy a new one, we’ll automatically cover it for 14 days. If you paid more than $125,000 for the car, this benefit doesn’t apply, so please call us to arrange insurance before you purchase the replacement car.
Replacement and additional cars
If you replace your car or buy a new one, we’ll automatically cover it for 14 days. If you paid more than $125,000 for the car, this benefit doesn’t apply, so please call us to arrange insurance before you purchase the replacement car.
Lost or stolen keys
We'll help replace keys and locks if yours are stolen, lost, or illegally copied, and you won't need to pay an excess.
Lost or stolen keys
Up to $1,000, excess freeWe'll help replace keys and locks if yours are stolen, lost, or illegally copied, and you won't need to pay an excess.
Lost or stolen keys
We'll help replace keys and locks if yours are stolen, lost, or illegally copied, and you won't need to pay an excess.
Lost or stolen keys
We'll help replace keys and locks if yours are stolen, lost, or illegally copied, and you won't need to pay an excess.
Child car seats
Cover for child car seats if they’re damaged in a car accident, or while they’re stored at home.
Child car seats
Up to $750Cover for child car seats if they’re damaged in a car accident, or while they’re stored at home.
Child car seats
Up to $500Cover for child car seats if they’re damaged in a car accident, or while they’re stored at home.
Child car seats
Cover for child car seats if they’re damaged in a car accident, or while they’re stored at home.
Transport costs
We’ll cover your travel and accommodation expenses to complete your journey or return home after an accident, or if your vehicle is stolen.
Transport costs
Up to $500We’ll cover your travel and accommodation expenses to complete your journey or return home after an accident, or if your vehicle is stolen.
Transport costs
Up to $250We’ll cover your travel and accommodation expenses to complete your journey or return home after an accident, or if your vehicle is stolen.
Transport costs
We’ll cover your travel and accommodation expenses to complete your journey or return home after an accident, or if your vehicle is stolen.
Natural disaster damage
We’ll pay for natural disaster damage to your car during the period of insurance.
Natural disaster damage
We’ll pay for natural disaster damage to your car during the period of insurance.
Natural disaster damage
We’ll pay for natural disaster damage to your car during the period of insurance.
Natural disaster damage
We’ll pay for natural disaster damage to your car during the period of insurance.
Pay only one excess
Pay only one excess when claiming on multiple eligible policies for a single event. The highest excess applies.
Pay only one excess
Pay only one excess when claiming on multiple eligible policies for a single event. The highest excess applies.
Pay only one excess
Pay only one excess when claiming on multiple eligible policies for a single event. The highest excess applies.
Pay only one excess
Pay only one excess when claiming on multiple eligible policies for a single event. The highest excess applies.
OPTIONAL BENEFITS
OPTIONAL BENEFITS
OPTIONAL BENEFITS
OPTIONAL BENEFITS
RoadWise® roadside assistance
Our 24/7 roadside assistance service covers the car, not the person, so anyone driving the car can use it across NZ. It includes three free call-outs per year.
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RoadWise® roadside assistance
Our 24/7 roadside assistance service covers the car, not the person, so anyone driving the car can use it across NZ. It includes three free call-outs per year.
Learn more
RoadWise® roadside assistance
Our 24/7 roadside assistance service covers the car, not the person, so anyone driving the car can use it across NZ. It includes three free call-outs per year.
Learn more
RoadWise® roadside assistance
Our 24/7 roadside assistance service covers the car, not the person, so anyone driving the car can use it across NZ. It includes three free call-outs per year.
Learn more
Windscreen excess buyout
Windscreen and window glass are automatically covered, but if you choose this benefit, you won’t have to pay any excess for any windscreen claims.
Windscreen excess buyout
Windscreen and window glass are automatically covered, but if you choose this benefit, you won’t have to pay any excess for any windscreen claims.
Windscreen excess buyout
Windscreen and window glass are automatically covered, but if you choose this benefit, you won’t have to pay any excess for any windscreen claims.
Windscreen excess buyout
Windscreen and window glass are automatically covered, but if you choose this benefit, you won’t have to pay any excess for any windscreen claims.
Rental car
If your car is stolen or undriveable after an accident, we’ll cover the cost of hiring and insuring a similar car.
Rental car
Up to $1,000If your car is stolen or undriveable after an accident, we’ll cover the cost of hiring and insuring a similar car.
Rental car
Up to $750If your car is stolen or undriveable after an accident, we’ll cover the cost of hiring and insuring a similar car.
Rental car
If your car is stolen or undriveable after an accident, we’ll cover the cost of hiring and insuring a similar car.
Car insurance FAQs
With our Comprehensive car cover, customers can choose to insure their car for its market value or an agreed value. These decide how we settle a claim if the vehicle is written off or stolen.
- Market value is the amount your car is worth on the day it's damaged.
- Agreed value is an amount you and your insurer agree to cover your car for. This amount is locked in for a year when your policy renews.
Our private car policies cover you for driving to work but won't cover using your car for work. Our Commercial Vehicle insurance may be right for you if you're:
- an on-road salesperson
- a tradesperson.
Your windscreen and window glass are automatically covered under our Comprehensive policy and Third Party, Fire & Theft policy. If you ever need to make a claim for windscreen damage, just call us on 0800 379 372 and we'll get it sorted.
You can also add our windscreen excess buyout benefit when you take out the policy and you won't pay an excess if you claim or lose your No Claims Bonus.
Our policies don't cover your car if it stops working due to a mechanical failure. However, you can add our 24-hour roadside assistance service, RoadWise®, to your policy, so if a breakdown happens help is just a phone call away.
We do, as long as they are driving inside the conditions of their licence.
No, neither our commercial or private policies cover rideshare and carshare services like Uber, Ola, Zoomy, and Yourdrive.
If you're not completely happy with your cover, just let us know within 15 days of the policy start date.
As long as you haven't made any claims during this time, we'll cancel the policy and refund any premium payments you've made. If the policy is not quite right, we might be able to change it to better suit you.
We aim to make claiming on your car insurance as simple as possible. We'll guide you through the process, let you know what happens next, and keep you up to date with any progress.
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