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NRMA Insurance9 May 2022

Found the right car? Now find the right insurance with our helpful guide

We know that the wait time to buy a car has never been this long. From supply chain issues to labour shortages, buying a new or used car has become somewhat challenging. So, when you do finally get your car– best you make sure that you have the right insurance.

Price rises have added to the frustration for many. Having waited for new stock to arrive, you can easily find that their dream machine now costs more than it did when you first started shopping – back when things seemed a little more normal.

Yep, we are living in challenging times. First things first – insure your new car.

If there’s one thing the events of the past few years has taught us – it’s to expect the unexpected. That is why getting the right insurance is critical.

With some of the best coverage on the market, including new for old replacement that protects your investment, it’s worth taking a good look at NRMA Comprehensive Car Insurance.

And having waited for your new set of wheels and paid a little more for the privilege it’s vital you ensure you’re properly covered if something goes wrong. Crucially, it’s important to get the insurance that best suits your needs.

NRMA Insurance Executive General Manager Luke Gallagher said: “Plenty of people spend weeks or even months researching their next new car to make sure they get the perfect vehicle for them, but they often don’t give much thought to how they’re going to protect what is a sizeable investment.

“It’s important to think about your personal circumstances and what you need to have covered as well as reading the policy to understand the inclusions and exclusions. NRMA Comprehensive Care Insurance offers an extensive list of valuable extras that helps take the shock and trauma out of a crash, damage or loss of a vehicle.”

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NRMA Comprehensive Car Insurance covers you for accidents, theft, vandalism as well as fire, storms and flood. It extends to personal items worth up to $500 and will also replace baby seats if they’re damaged.

It can even provide a hire car if your car has been stolen or can’t be driven after a crash that was not your fault.

NRMA Comprehensive Insurance cover also extends to anyone who drives your new car, even if you haven’t nominated them on the policy. That means no worrying about who is listed and who is not. Provided they’re licensed and were allowed to drive, then they’ll have the same coverage as you.

If your car is written off in the first two years NRMA Insurance will try to replace it with a similar new car. Suddenly that unexpected setback doesn’t seem so bad after all.

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If your car is written off in the first two years NRMA Insurance will try to replace it with a similar new car. Suddenly that unexpected setback doesn’t seem so bad after all.

It’s the start of a long list of valuable extras that can take some of the shock and trauma out of a crash, damage or loss of a vehicle.

“With NRMA Comprehensive Car Insurance we want people to feel reassured that they have the best coverage for when something goes wrong,” Mr Gallagher said.

And NRMA Insurance steps up when you need it most.

If you’re more than 100km from home – in a potentially unfamiliar location – then there’s a Helpline available at any time of the day or night. NRMA Insurance can help arrange accommodation and a hire car to help you get home safely.

It adds up to absolute peace of mind, something that promises to make it a whole lot easier to enjoy your new pride and joy.

To learn how NRMA Insurance can provide car insurance that’s right for you visit nrma.com.au

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