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It’s important to know what you’re covered for and what you aren’t when considering car insurance policies. Here are 5 insurance exclusions to keep in mind.

1. Driving under the influence

An insurer isn’t likely to cover you if you get behind the wheel with drugs, alcohol over the legal limit or certain prescription medicines in your system.

2. Unapproved modifications

If you’re planning to alter your car’s paintwork, engine, suspension, wheels or body, it’s in your interest to check with your insurer first. Unauthorised modifications may lead to future claims being reduced or refused.

3. Gradual depreciation

Car insurance is usually designed for accidents, so the normal depreciation process isn’t likely to be covered. This can include:

  • Rust/corrosion
  • Mould
  • Mildew
  • General wear and tear

4. Restricted and unlicensed drivers

If you have added a restricted driver cover option, (e.g. restricting cover for drivers under 25 years,) you may not be covered if the restricted driver has an accident while driving your car. Similarly, if you let an unlicensed person drive your car, you risk having your claim denied.

5. Overloading your vehicle

By carrying more passengers or load than your car is permitted to, you may put yourself at risk of voiding your car insurance. Towing may be an exception to this, however you’ll need to check with the car’s manufacturer to find out how much you can safely move.

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Things you should know

This article is intended to provide general information of an educational nature only. It does not have regard to the financial situation or needs of any reader and must not be relied upon as financial product advice.

Car Insurance is provided and issued by Hollard Insurance Partners Limited ABN 96 067 524 216, AFSL 235030 (Hollard) and distributed by the Commonwealth Bank of Australia ABN 48 123 123 124, AFSL 234945 (CBA). Hollard is not part of the CBA Group. CBA and its related entities do not sell, issue or guarantee the obligations or performance of Hollard or the products Hollard offers and this insurance product does not represent a deposit with or liability of either CBA or any of its related bodies corporate. If you purchase a Car Insurance policy, CBA is paid a commission which is a percentage of your premium. 

For products issued by Hollard, information about the target market can be found within the product’s Target Market Determination available here.

This information has been prepared without considering your objectives, financial situation or needs.  You should, before acting on this, consider the appropriateness of the product to your circumstances. A Product Disclosure Statement (PDS) is available at all Commonwealth Bank branches, by downloading them from commbank.com.au or by calling 13 2423 and should be considered before making any decisions about this product. You should also read the Premium, Excess and Discount Guide (PEDG) and Financial Services Guide (FSG) by clicking on the links, or by calling 13 2423 for a paper copy.