Car insurance - Your cover

• What is comprehensive driving of other cars?

  Comprehensive Driving of Other Cars is an optional extra you can add to your car insurance. When you choose this cover, you can enjoy the same comprehensive cover you have on your own car insurance policy when driving other cars that are not owned, hired or leased by you or your partner.

  Please note: There is a €50,000 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.

• What's the difference between Comprehensive and Third Party, Fire and Theft cover?

  Comprehensive covers:

  1. Damage by fire or theft
  2. We will also pay any claims or expenses arising from legal action brought against you following a road accident. There is no limit on the amount of personal injury claim settlements we pay on your behalf. If you damage someone else's property, there is a limit of €30 million.
  3. Accidental damage caused by you or others
  4. Malicious damage or vandalism
  5. Windscreen repair or replacement cover

  Third Party, Fire and Theft covers:

  1. Damage by fire or theft
  2. Any claims or expenses arising from legal action brought against you following a road accident. There is no limit on the amount of personal injury claim settlements we pay on your behalf. If you damage someone else's property, there is a limit of €30 million.

  You’ll find more details in your policy booklet.

• Am I covered to tow a trailer on my Car Insurance policy?

  Yes. Third Party liability cover to tow a single axel trailer is automatically included with AXA Car Insurance as standard.

  Please note: This cover only applies when the trailer is attached to your vehicle or if it becomes detached in the course of a journey.

  Terms and conditions apply.

  You’ll find more details in your policy booklet.

• What Car Insurance cover options does AXA offer?

  We offer the choice of three levels of Car Insurance cover which you can choose from depending on your needs.

  1. Third Party Only – this is the standard car insurance cover that is required by law. It covers damages to the third parties involved when an accident occurs.

  2. Party, Fire and Theft – this is our mid-level cover which provides coverage for fire and theft, as well as damage to third parties involved.

  3. Comprehensive – our comprehensive cover provides a more complete coverage. It includes all that is covered in third party fire and theft, plus additional benefits such as windscreen or misfuelling cover.

  Read more about our Car Insurance cover option.

• Am I covered for a courtesy car after an accident if my own car is in for repair?

  Yes, if your car is repairable and we are dealing with your claim, a Courtesy Car will be provided to you while repair to your car is being carried out by an AXA approved repairer. However long it takes.

  Read more about your Car Insurance.

• Do I have no claims discount protection on my car insurance?

  If you have more than 5 years claim free and have earned the maximum no claims discount, it makes sense that you'll want to keep it protected.

  No claims discount protection is a perfect way of making sure that if you do have an accident, your discount will not be removed.

  We offer no claims discount protection as an optional extra on your car insurance. This means that at an additional cost you can protect your no claims discount from being affected if you make one claim in the insurance year.

  Your policy schedule will show if you have protected no claims discount which you can view in your MyAXA account.

  For more information on your no claims discount protection, read your policy booklet under ‘Protected no claims discount’.

• Am I covered to drive abroad?

  If you're planning to travel abroad within the EU and bring your car with you, you can rest assured that you're covered. Our Car Insurance covers you to drive in the following countries: Republic of Ireland, Northern Ireland, Great Britain, Isle of Man and the Channel Islands. Your policy is also automatically extended to cover you to travel to EU member states for up to 90 days in any period of insurance.

  Please note: Some of the sections of your policy cover apply only while driving in the Republic of Ireland, Northern Ireland and Great Britain.

  Please call us on 0818 7 365 24 or drop into your local branch if you are in any doubt regarding your cover.

  Terms and conditions apply.

  You’ll find more details in your policy booklet.

• Am I covered if personal belongings are stolen from my car?

  If you have Comprehensive, or Third Party, Fire and Theft cover on your Car Insurance, you will be covered if personal are stolen from your car subject to a limit of €750.

  A claim under this section will not affect your no claims discount. Your policy schedule will show you if this cover which you can find in your MyAXA account.

  Please note that some items are not covered, for example:

  • Money

  • Tickets

  • Jewellery

  You are not covered for personal belongings if your car is left unattended and it's unlocked or the windows or sunroof are left open.

  You’ll find more details in policy booklet.

  Terms and conditions apply.

• Am I covered if I leave my keys in my car or van, and it is stolen?

  Unfortunately, loss or damage caused by theft or attempted theft is not covered if the keys (or keyless entry system) are left unsecured or left in or, on an unattended vehicle.

  You should never leave your vehicle unattended with the keys in or around the vehicle.

  You’ll find more details in your policy document.

  Terms and conditions apply.

• 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.

• If I use my car to drive to or from work what class of use should I have on my policy?

  If you use your car to commute to and from work, you should have Social Domestic and Pleasure plus Commuting cover on your policy. Section 3 of your certificate of insurance will show the class of use you have on your policy.

  You can view and download your 'Certificate of Insurance' in your MyAXA account.

  To register for MyAXA you'll need your policy number, email address and date of birth.

• Am I covered if my car breaks down?

  We know that sometimes your car can break down when you least expect it, that's why we offer Car and Key Rescue as an optional extra that can help you avoid this stress and have peace of mind that you are protected, should the unexpected happen.

  Car and Key Rescue can be added to your policy at an additional cost and covers you for home starts and roadside assistance so you can get on with your day with minimal disruption.

  If you need us, give us a call on 0818 7 365 24, and we will arrange roadside assistance for you. This includes towing and assistance if you need to complete your journey and the repairs cannot be completed in the same day.

  Your schedule will show if you have this cover. You have access to all your policy documents in your MyAXA account.

  Read more about cover options available on your car insurance.

• Do I have windscreen cover?

  If you have Comprehensive Car Insurance policy with us you can rest assured that you have windscreen cover.

  If you have broken glass coverage and would like to make a claim, either complete the online claims form or call us on 0818 7 365 24 before you proceed with fixing the damage.

  We will then advise you to contact one of our AXA approved repairers and the repairs will be fully covered.

  If you decide to use your own repairer, we will cover a replacement of up to €400, or a repair of up to €50.

  Terms and conditions apply.

• How can I check who is insured to drive my car?

  You can find out who is insured to drive your car by checking section 6 of your Certificate of Insurance.

  You can view and download your insurance documents from your MyAXA account.

  You can also request a copy of your insurance certificate by completing the document request form.

  Please note: Temporary drivers won't appear on your insurance certificate.