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CAR INSURANCE

Zero Depreciation Vs Comprehensive Insurance

A practical guide to what changes in your repair claim and what does not.

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THE BASICS

Zero Dep Is An Add-On

Comprehensive or own-damage cover comes first; zero dep changes depreciation treatment.

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CLAIM MATH

A ₹12,000 Part Can Lose ₹6,000

₹6,000

SBI General's illustrative example applies 50% depreciation to an eligible ₹12,000 plastic part.

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POLICY CHECK

Claim Limits And Exclusions Matter

Deductibles, consumables, non-approved work and add-on claim limits can still leave a balance.

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TOTAL LOSS

IDV Is A Separate Question

75% of IDV

The current ICICI Lombard wording uses this constructive-total-loss threshold; policy terms govern.

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RENEWAL CHECK

Read The Schedule Before Paying

Confirm the base cover, eligibility, claim count, parts, deductibles and IDV.

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Numbers, comparisons and what to check next.

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