Car Insurance

Unleash the power to save on Car Insurance with your Clubcard. Choose from our Bronze, Silver or Gold comprehensive cover, because you never know what's down the road.

    Why choose Tesco Bank Car Insurance?

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      Our car insurance has a choice of cover levels with Defaqto 3 or 5 Star ratings.
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      Manage your car insurance policy or make a claim online.
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      Your policy gives you access to our UK-based accident helpline 7 days a week.
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      Save with Clubcard Prices. Just enter your Clubcard number if prompted when you get a quote.

    Compare our levels of cover:

    Monetary limits, excesses and exclusions apply, please see the policy booklet for more information.

    Compare our levels of cover

    Bronze

    Silver

    Gold

    Comprehensive

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            Defaqto rating

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                    Courtesy car

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                          Enhanced

                            Minimum compulsory excess

                              £200

                                £100

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                                    90 day comprehensive EU cover

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                                            Windscreen cover

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                                                    Uninsured driver promise

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                                                            Black box insurance for younger drivers

                                                            As well as car insurance, you can also consider box insurance. It's designed exclusively for young drivers aged between 17 and 35.

                                                            About Tesco Bank Car Insurance

                                                            With our comprehensive Bronze car insurance cover, you get cover for your vehicle that includes:

                                                            Small courtesy car

                                                            You’ll get a small courtesy car to help you keep going while yours is being repaired following a claim. There are a few exclusions, so please check the details.

                                                            Fire and theft cover

                                                            We'll pay for loss or damage to the car caused by fire, theft or attempted theft.

                                                            Replacement child car seat

                                                            We'll replace any child seats that are fitted to the car at the time of an incident, even if you can't see any damage. You can't be too careful with your precious cargo. £300 limit applies to Bronze cover.

                                                            UK cover extended to EU for up to 90 days

                                                            With our Car Insurance, you can drive on holiday in the EU, and there's no need to pay extra. Your cover is extended to any EU country for a total of 90 days within the period of your insurance if you're a UK resident.

                                                            Emergency medical treatment

                                                            If you or your passengers are involved in an accident in the car, we'll pay up to £100 in medical expenses to treat each injured person.

                                                            Personal accident cover

                                                            Our Bronze car insurance cover provides up to £1,000 compensation for serious injury to you or your partner whilst travelling by car.

                                                            24-hour online accident reporting via Your Insurance Account

                                                            Accidents don't just happen between 9 and 5. Your policy gives you access to log and manage some claims online. We also have our UK-based accident helpline open 7 days a week.

                                                            Audio/visual/electronic equipment cover

                                                            This includes any stereo, satnav, telephone and entertainment equipment, that are fitted to your car by the manufacturer.

                                                            All cover details, exclusions, excesses, monetary limits and terms are clearly laid out in our policy booklets. See our policy booklets

                                                              With our comprehensive Silver car insurance cover, you get cover for your vehicle that includes:

                                                              Everything in Bronze cover plus:

                                                              Uninsured driver promise

                                                              Our Silver cover comes with peace of mind that if your car is hit by an uninsured driver, you won't be penalised for it. As soon as we validate the details of the incident (including the other vehicle's make, model, and registration number), your no claims discount will be reinstated, and your excess will be refunded.

                                                              Windscreen cover

                                                              A chipped windscreen doesn’t have to spoil your day. We'll pay for the cost of repairing or replacing your broken or chipped windscreen or windows. We'll also pay for any scratching to the paintwork that might have been caused by broken glass from the windscreen or windows.

                                                              Audio/visual/electronic equipment cover

                                                              This includes any stereo, satnav, telephone and entertainment equipment fitted to your car by the manufacturer or aftermarket.

                                                              Cover for personal belongings

                                                              Your personal belongings are covered up to £200 if they're lost or damaged in the car following an accident.

                                                              Making sure you get there

                                                              You can claim up to £150 towards any costs you might have incurred getting to your planned destination (or home) if you're involved in an incident that results in a valid claim.

                                                              All cover details, exclusions, excesses, monetary limits and terms are clearly laid out in our policy booklets. See our policy booklets

                                                                With our comprehensive Gold car insurance cover, you get cover for your vehicle that includes:

                                                                Everything in Bronze & Silver cover plus:

                                                                Misfuelling

                                                                We'll pay for draining and cleaning the fuel tank at the filling station or after being towed to a garage.

                                                                Lost keys

                                                                We'll pay up to the equivalent replacement cost up to the market value of any keys that are declared lost.

                                                                Enhanced courtesy car

                                                                You'll get a courtesy car that is equivalent in size to your car. There are a few exclusions, so please check the details.

                                                                Replacement child car seat

                                                                We'll pay up to the equivalent replacement cost up to the market value for any damage.

                                                                Cover for personal belongings

                                                                Your personal belongings are covered up to £500 if they're lost or damaged in the car following an accident.

                                                                Personal accident cover

                                                                Our Gold car insurance cover provides up to £7,500 compensation for serious injury to you or your partner whilst travelling by car.

                                                                Making sure you get there

                                                                You can claim up to £500 towards any costs you might have incurred getting to your planned destination (or home) if you're involved in an incident that results in a valid claim.

                                                                All cover details, exclusions, excesses, monetary limits and terms are clearly laid out in our policy booklets. See our policy booklets

                                                                  Third party, fire and theft cover will pay for the legal liability incurred by you for the death of or injury to any person and/or damage to property caused by or arising out of you using your car.

                                                                  This cover is only available on Silver car insurance, where the vehicle value is less than £5,000

                                                                  Fire and theft cover

                                                                  We'll pay for loss or damage to the car caused by fire, theft, or attempted theft.

                                                                  Replacement child car seat

                                                                  We'll replace any child seats that are fitted to the car at the time of an incident, even if you can't see any damage. A £300 limit applies.

                                                                  UK cover extended to EU for up to 90 days

                                                                  With our Car Insurance, you can drive on holiday in the EU, and there's no need to pay extra. Your cover is extended to any EU country for a total of 90 days within the period of your insurance if you're a UK resident.

                                                                  Emergency medical treatment

                                                                  If you or your passengers are involved in an accident in the car, we'll pay up to £100 in medical expenses to treat each injured person.

                                                                  24-hour online accident reporting via Your Insurance Account

                                                                  Accidents don't just happen between 9 and 5. Your policy gives you access to log and manage some claims online. We also have our UK-based accident helpline open 7 days a week.

                                                                  Audio/visual/electronic equipment cover

                                                                  This includes any stereo, satnav, telephone and entertainment equipment that are permanently fitted to your car.

                                                                  All cover details, exclusions, excesses, monetary limits and terms are clearly laid out in our policy booklets. See our policy booklets

                                                                    For an extra charge, you can get even more peace of mind with our optional add-ons.

                                                                    Breakdown cover

                                                                    Don't be left stranded if your car breaks down. Add breakdown cover provided by RAC to your car insurance policy. Whether it’s roadside cover for your everyday commute or cover that extends to Europe for driving holidays with your family, there are 4 levels of cover, making it easy to find the one that’s right for you.

                                                                    Tesco Bank Breakdown Cover is provided by RAC Insurance Limited.

                                                                    Upgraded courtesy car cover

                                                                    If you need 7 seats for your family or space in the back for your dog, a small courtesy car might not cut it. Add this cover and you’ll get a car that’s similar in size to your usual one. It’ll be yours for up to 28 days when your car is out of action, even if it’s deemed unrepairable by the approved repair network. Included in our Gold cover as standard.

                                                                    Tesco Bank Upgraded Courtesy Car Cover is underwritten by Tesco Underwriting Limited.

                                                                    Key cover

                                                                    With our additional key cover, you’re covered for keys that are lost, stolen or broken. Our 24-hour helpline will also come to your rescue if your keys are lost, locked inside your car or broken in the lock. After 14 days, cover is provided for all insured keys (including your house and business keys) and we'll organise replacement keys and locks up to £1,500 per policy. Terms apply

                                                                    Tesco Bank Key Cover is underwritten by Ageas Insurance Limited, claims are handled by Keycare.

                                                                    Motor Legal Protection

                                                                    Motor Legal Protection provides you with cover for legal costs and expenses, up to £100,000, if you ever need to claim compensation for personal injury against the person responsible for the accident, where you're more likely than not to have a successful outcome. Terms and conditions apply; you'll find more details in the policy booklet.

                                                                    Motor Legal Protection is underwritten by AmTrust Europe Ltd.

                                                                    All cover details, exclusions, excesses, monetary limits and terms are clearly laid out in our policy booklets. See our policy booklets

                                                                      With Your Insurance Account, you can manage your policy anytime.

                                                                      • No admin fees for changes made to your policy in Your Insurance AccountNo admin fees for changes made to your policy in Your Insurance Account
                                                                      • View, print and download all your insurance policy documents at any timeView, print and download all your insurance policy documents at any time
                                                                      • Tell us if you're moving home or changing your vehicleTell us if you're moving home or changing your vehicle
                                                                      • Update your personal details whenever you want, including your address, email address and phone numberUpdate your personal details whenever you want, including your address, email address and phone number
                                                                      • Send us your documents electronically and securelySend us your documents electronically and securely

                                                                      Spend less on car insurance with Clubcard Prices

                                                                      Just enter your Clubcard number if prompted when you get a quote.

                                                                      Excludes box insurance.

                                                                          Car insurance guides

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                                                                          Car insurance jargon

                                                                          If you're new to car insurance or you have a question about policies or terms on your paperwork, our helpful car insurance jargon buster has plenty of information to get you started.

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                                                                          No claims discount

                                                                          If you've gone for a few years without an accident or incident, you may be entitled to a no claims discount on your car insurance. Find out how this discount works, and how to hold onto them here.

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                                                                          Insurance costs

                                                                          This guide can help you understand the factors that impact how your car insurance policy is priced, and what to look out for when you compare car insurance pricing online.

                                                                          Help for existing policy holders

                                                                          Emergency phone numbers

                                                                          Breakdown assistance:

                                                                            Lost or stolen keys emergency helpline:

                                                                              *This number may be included as part of any inclusive call minutes provided by your phone operator.

                                                                                How does my existing policy relate to the tiers?

                                                                                If you have standard car insurance, your existing policy will be automatically transferred to our 5 Star Defaqto rated Silver cover of our new tiered insurance. Don’t worry, there won’t be any changes to your policy features and your price will stay the same. When you renew your policy it will renew as Silver cover.

                                                                                  Your Insurance Account

                                                                                  Manage your car insurance online. No phone calls, no admin fees and no fuss.

                                                                                    Making a claim

                                                                                    Our UK team is here to get things sorted fast. Claim online or over the phone.

                                                                                      Policy documents

                                                                                      Need to check up on the small print?

                                                                                        Important information

                                                                                        Tesco Bank Car Insurance is arranged and administered by Tesco Bank and is underwritten by Tesco Underwriting Ltd.

                                                                                        Optional extras insurers:

                                                                                        • Motor Legal Protection is underwritten by AmTrust Europe LtdMotor Legal Protection is underwritten by AmTrust Europe Ltd
                                                                                        • Breakdown Cover is underwritten by RAC Insurance LtdBreakdown Cover is underwritten by RAC Insurance Ltd
                                                                                        • Keycover is underwritten by Ageas Insurance Ltd. Claims are handled by KeycareKeycover is underwritten by Ageas Insurance Ltd. Claims are handled by Keycare
                                                                                        • Upgraded Courtesy Car cover is underwritten by Tesco Underwriting LtdUpgraded Courtesy Car cover is underwritten by Tesco Underwriting Ltd

                                                                                        You’ll find complete details of the cover, monetary limits, exclusions, excesses and terms in our policy documents.

                                                                                          The policy booklet and product information documents outline the benefits, limitations and exclusions that will apply to your cover.

                                                                                          Please make sure that you read the version applicable to your start date or renewal. You can find this date in the sections of the policy terms applicable to the cover you selected.

                                                                                          You can view any documents and make changes to your policy online in 'Your Insurance Account’.

                                                                                            You can access your policy booklet below:

                                                                                                Contact us - we're here to help

                                                                                                Can't find the answer to your car insurance question on our website? We're here to help and there are lots of ways to get in touch. Lines are open Monday to Friday 8am-8pm, Saturday and Sunday 9am-2pm.