Aviva car insurance
Aviva Ireland is an insurer. Its car insurance is underwritten by Aviva Insurance Ireland DAC.
Facts from Aviva's own website, checked on 10 November 2026. We do not sell insurance, and Aviva does not pay us.
Quick facts
- Car claims helpline (24 hours)
- 1800 147 147
- Motor breakdown rescue (emergency, free phone)
- 1800 44 88 88
- Buy online
- Yes
- Underwriter
- Aviva Insurance Ireland DAC
- Central Bank reference
- C171485
- Company page
- Aviva Ireland
Check each number on Aviva's website or your policy documents before you call.
Aviva sells car insurance underwritten by Aviva Insurance Ireland DAC. Breakdown rescue is included when you buy direct from Aviva.
What Aviva says about its car insurance
- ComprehensiveDescribed as full cover; includes accidental damage to your own car regardless of fault; windscreen repair and replacement covered under Comprehensive policies
- Third Party, Fire & TheftDescribed as minimum cover; windscreen cover can be bought as an optional extra
- 24/7 breakdown rescue helpline is included as standard when the policy is bought direct from Aviva.
- A courtesy car is available after an insured incident.
- Cover for lost or damaged car keys and lock transmitters is included.
- Legal expenses cover gives access to a legal advice helpline for eligible motor-related matters; ARAG Legal Protection Limited administers and underwrites it.
- Aviva extends cover automatically for travel in EU member states for up to 31 days, depending on the policy.
- Cover applies when driving in Northern Ireland and the UK; no Green Card is needed for an Irish-registered vehicle.
- Optional extras include protected No Claims Discount, policy excess options (Comprehensive), and JourneyWise Accident Cover.
- Policies can be managed online through the MyAviva portal.
Discounts Aviva lists
- 15% off a new car insurance policy bought online, subject to a minimum premium of €310 and acceptance criteria.
- 10% off second and subsequent car policies in the same household (multi-car), minimum premium €310, up to five policies.
- No claims discount of up to 50% for 5 years of claims-free driving in your own name.
- 10% off when renewing car insurance online.
Who can get cover
- Policies are offered for new, inexperienced and young drivers, subject to eligibility, acceptance criteria and terms.
- Telematics insurance is for eligible new and inexperienced drivers.
- Driving other cars third-party cover may apply to a policyholder with a full, current EU or UK driving licence, and not on every policy.
- A quote needs the driver number from section 4(d) of an Irish driving licence or learner permit.
Read the full terms: MotorCare Policy Booklet, MotorCare IPID, Motor Legal Expenses Booklet, Terms of business.
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In A to Z order. It is not a ranking.
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Get a reminder before your renewal date
Renewal is a good time to check your price and your cover. We email you once a year, in the month before your renewal. Nothing else.