Car Insurance: Singapore's Cheapest^ Comprehensive plans according to a consumer study (2022)
^Based on an independent consumer research study. Comparison based on each insurer's base plan with no add-ons. Coverage features may differ. More details here.Protect your vehicle and your loved ones with our quality car insurance plans. We offer 3 different types of car insurance coverage at some of the best prices in Singapore, catering to all needs and budgets.
Singapore’s Cheapest Comprehensive Plan for Car Insurance
Driver profile: 45-year-old married male with 5 years of driving experience and a 50% NCD, driving a 2020 Toyota Harrier Hybrid 2.5.
Source: ValueChampion consumer research study. Comparison based on each insurer’s base plan with no add-ons.
We’ve been offering Singapore’s Cheapest Comprehensive Car Insurance plans for five years in a row, according to an independent study by Value Champion.
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We offer the cheapest^ Comprehensive Car Insurance in Singapore! Learn more about our philosophy of delivering quality insurance at affordable prices.
^Actual premiums may vary based on various factors. For more details on the study, visit valuechampion.com/budget-direct-car-insurance-review.

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Our Car Insurance Quote Requirements |
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Get a quote using your Singpass with Myinfo. Otherwise, you may also fill out your personal and vehicle details manually. | |
Find out the No Claim Discount (NCD) you’re entitled to. | |
Be ready with details on your driving history (years of experience and claims history, if any). | |
Be prepared with details on additional driver(s), such as their particulars and claims history, if any. | |
Confirm your Driver Plans to only pay for what you need. | |
Declare your Vehicle Usage. |
3 Types of Car Insurance Plans to Choose From
Compare benefits, features, claim limits and optional extras for our different Car Insurance policies.
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What We Cover |
![]() Comprehensive – Standard Highest level of cover for greatest peace of mind. Covers your liability for damage or injury/death caused to others and their property. Covers loss of or damage to your car by fire, natural disasters, vandals, theft or accident. |
![]() An “in-between” plan. In addition to the Third Party Only cover, covers loss of or damage to your car by fire or theft. |
![]() Basic plan for budget-conscious motorists. Covers your liability for damage or injury/death caused to others and their property. Does not cover any loss of or damage to your car. |
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Injury or death to someone else | Unlimited cover | Unlimited cover | Unlimited cover |
Damage to other people’s property | up to S$5,000,000 | S$5,000,000 | S$5,000,000 |
Legal costs against criminal charges | up to S$3,000 | up to S$3,000 | up to S$3,000 |
Towing after an accident | S$500 for overseas tow and
S$200 for local tow |
S$500 for overseas tow and S$200 for local tow (only for fire to or theft of your car) | Not included |
Damage by fire | Included | Included | Not included |
Damage or loss to your car due to theft | Included | Included | Not included |
Damage to your car if someone else crashes into you | Included | Not included | Not included |
Damage to your car when it’s your fault | Included | Not included | Not included |
Damage by fallen trees, flood, storms or any other natural disaster | Included | Not included | Not included |
Damage by vandals | Included | Not included | Not included |
Damage to windscreen or windows | Included | Not included | Not included |
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Optional Cover(s) you can add on |
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Personal Accident | Available | Available | Available |
Medical Expenses | Available | Available | Available |
No Claim Discount (NCD) Protector | Available | Available | Available |
Overseas Emergency Allowance | Available | Available | Not available |
24 Hours Roadside Assistance | Available | Available | Not available |
Transport Allowance | Available | Available
(for fire or theft claim only) |
Not available |
Modifications and Accessories | Available | Available
(for fire or theft claim only) |
Not available |
Any Workshop | Available | Available
(for fire or theft claim only) |
Not available |
Singapore Only | Available | Not available | Not available |
Windscreen Add-on | Included under policy | Available | Available |
Car insurance, also known as motorcar insurance, vehicle insurance or auto insurance, provides vehicle owners financial protection against medical and liability costs arising from traffic incidents. Car insurance may additionally offer financial protection against vehicle theft and damage due to events other than car accidents, such as natural disasters and collisions with stationary objects.
We have three types of car insurance policies to choose from.
Third Party Only is the most basic car insurance plan and covers your legal responsibility for damage to other people’s property or bodily injury or death to other people caused by an accident involving your car. It doesn’t cover damage to your own car.
Third Party Fire and Theft covers the same as Third Party Only plus loss or damage to your car if it is stolen or catches fire.
Comprehensive covers the same as Third Party Fire and Theft plus any damage to your car up to its market value.
Under Comprehensive cover we have 2 options.
- Comprehensive/Standard Car Insurance policy for low-risk drivers.
- Comprehensive/Higher Risk Car Insurance policy for drivers who have had 2 or 3 at-fault accidents and/or claims within the last 3 years.
We have two Driver Plans for you to choose from. Below the definitions of the plans are applicable excess amounts which may apply.
Authorised Driver PlanThis plan covers:
- The Policyholder
- The person who uses your car most frequently (i.e. the Main Driver), if not the Policyholder, and
- Anyone else you allow to drive your car.
However, if you allow someone who lives with the Main Driver (i.e. a Household Member) to drive your car, you have to name them on your policy in order for them to be covered.
IMPORTANT: A Household Member who is not named as a Named Driver under the Authorised Driver Plan will not be covered under your policy.
Named Driver PlanThis plan covers ONLY:
- The person who uses your car most frequently (i.e. the Main Driver), and
- Persons you include on your policy as Named Drivers.
IMPORTANT: The Policyholder must also be listed either as a Named Driver or the Main Driver under the Named Driver Plan in order to be covered under your car insurance policy.
Type of Excess |
On Each and Every Claim** |
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Policy Excess | S$600 |
Additional Excess | |
Named Driver below 25 years old | S$500 |
Named Driver with less than 2 years' valid driving licence | S$500 |
Unnamed Driver 25 years old and above |
S$500 |
Unnamed Driver with 2 or more years' valid driving licence |
S$500 |
Unnamed Driver below 25 years old |
S$1,500 |
Unnamed Driver with less than 2 years' valid driving licence |
S$1,500 |
** before any applicable GST
Calculation of the total Excess payable on claims
The total Excess you
have to contribute towards a claim is the aggregate of the Policy Excess and any Additional
Excess(es) which apply.
Example
If a claim involves an Unnamed Driver who was 24 years old and
was holding a valid driving licence for less than 2 years, the total Excess payable would be
S$3,600.00 computed as follows:
Policy Excess | S$600 |
Unnamed Driver below 25 years old |
S$1,500 |
Unnamed Driver with less than 2 years' valid driving licence |
S$1,500 |
Total | S$3,600 |
Yes, when you go through our 'get a quote' process, we will ask you how you use your car. Here are the definitions of vehicle usage:
Private and Commuting Use is use of your car for social, domestic and pleasure purposes, and for travelling between home and a regular place of work only.
Private and Occasional Business Use is "Private and Commuting Use" above, plus use for occasional business purposes by the Main Driver or any Named Driver only. "Occasional Business" means your car is not registered for business use, and the use of your car is not an essential part of earning income for a business.
Private and Business Use is "Private and Commuting Use" above, plus use for the business and/or occupation by the Main Driver or any Named Driver only.
We allow:
- Private car-pooling provided that no profit is made from such use.
- Carrying of goods or samples which are not for sale or payment.
We do not allow:
- Carrying of passengers or delivery of goods for payment.
- Driving tuition or test (whether paid or not).
- Hire to other people.
- Any other purposes which we have not agreed to in writing.
There will be no replacement car. If you purchased our Transport Allowance optional cover we will pay you S$50 per day, capped at a maximum of 10 days per accident and subject to a total of 20 days per policy year. This optional cover includes an additional allowance of S$50 to "get you home" after an accident.
This Transport Allowance optional cover is only available for Comprehensive Car Insurance and Third Party Fire and Theft Insurance policy types.
You can choose to protect your NCD under this Optional Cover. Refer to the table below for more details. This Optional Cover is only available to you if your NCD is 30% or more.
No. of claims made during Policy Term* |
NCD at commencement of Policy Term is 30% |
NCD at commencement of Policy Term is 40% |
NCD at commencement of Policy Term is 50% |
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One | 30% | 40% | 50% |
Two | 0% | 10% | 20% |
Three or more | 0% | 0% | 0% |
* Includes cases where an incident occurs during the Policy Term but the claim is made after
the Policy Term has expired.
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