Car Insurance Jargon & Terminology
20.02.2016 Car Insurance
At AIG we know that accidents and breakdowns can happen to anyone at any time.
That’s why we try to cover the unexpected with extra cover benefits included as standard on our car insurance policies. If you’re involved in an incident or experience a breakdown contact our ROI breakdown assistance team at 018044328 or the NI and UK team at 08456037991.
Full details of cover, benefits and limitations can be found in the AIG policy booklet.
Breakdown assistance is included on both Third-Party Fire and Theft and Comprehensive policies. Cover will apply in all 32 counties of Ireland, and in England, Scotland and Wales. The package includes:
If your car has broken down at your home, we will send a technician to assist you with up to one hour’s free labour. If the car can’t be repaired on site, we will tow the car to your closest garage.
If you’ve been involved in a car accident or if your car has broken down away from the home, we will send a competent repairer to assist you. You will be entitled to one hour’s free labour and if the car can’t be fixed roadside, we’ll have it towed to the closest garage or, if closer, to your home.
If you suffer a punctured tyre while driving, we will send a competent repairer to assist you in changing the wheel once you have a suitable spare.
Lost your keys or locked them in the car? We’ll take your car to the nearest secure location while you’re replacing keys.
In the event of your car becoming immobilised due to a petrol shortage or if the wrong fuel is used in the car, we will transfer the vehicle to the nearest petrol station or garage to allow you ro remedy the issue.
We will pass on two messages to worried friends, family members or colleagues following any unforeseen delays.
If your car breaks down when you’re more than 30 kilometres from your home and repairs are unable to be carried out at the scene, we’ll pay for:
If you’re driving in the UK and experience a breakdown where repairs are unable to be carried out at the scene, we’ll
If your car has been stolen and isn’t found within 24 hours, we’ll provide you with a replacement vehicle for up to five days or until your car is recovered.
Drive with confidence with a policy from AIG. Get an online car insurance quote in just minutes that includes all the above benefits and more.
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