Third-Party vs Comprehensive Car Insurance in India: Cover, Cost and Renewal Checklist

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• CAR INSURANCE Third-Party Vs Comprehensive Car Cover Compare what each policy pays for, what it excludes and how to read the renewal quote.
• THE PRICE TP Rates Follow Engine Size ₹2,094–₹7,897 As of October 2026, private petrol, diesel and CNG car base premiums use three cc bands.
• WHAT TP COVERS It Protects Others, Not Your Car Third-party insurance covers eligible liability for injury, death or property damage to others.
• RENEWAL CHECK NCB Reduces Your Own-Damage Cost 20% → 50% The standard claim-free progression applies to the own-damage portion, never the TP slab.
• READ THE QUOTE IDV And Deductibles Change Cost ₹16,916 A worked example shows how TP, assumed own damage and add-ons form one comparable total.
• READ THE FULL GUIDE Compare The Cover Before Paying Use the checklist to verify dates, policy sections, NCB, IDV, exclusions and add-ons.
• READ THE FULL GUIDE Get the complete breakdown Numbers, comparisons and what to check next.