Digit Standalone Own Damage Car Insurance

A standalone or own damage insurance policy provides protective cover to the policyholder against the vehicular involuntary damage caused by themselves. This insurance policy is not mandatory under the Motor Vehicles Act, but it is the only policy that provides protective cover solely for the policyholder. If you damage your car involuntary, you do not have to worry about repair costs of the vehicle; standalone car insurance will take care of it. 

How does Digit Standalone Car Insurance Policy Work?

Digit standalone car insurance policy is a curated policy with the sole purpose of providing financial protection cover to the policyholder. Under this policy, the insured gets compensation for the mishaps to their vehicle. This includes thefts or any other act of vandalism. All types of vehicular damages are covered under it. This insurance policy is suitable for those individuals who have already purchased third-party car insurance or do not want to purchase expensive car insurance. 

Digit Standalone Car Insurance Vs. Third Party Car Insurance Vs. Comprehensive Car Insurance

Following is the tabular representation of the differences between the Digit standalone car insurance, Digit third-party car insurance, and Digit comprehensive car insurance. 

What All is Covered Under Digit Standalone Car Insurance Policy?

The following things are covered under the Digit standalone car insurance: 

• Accidental Damage to your Vehicle: If you ram your car involuntarily, or there was a collision because of the mishap, the insurer will bear all the financial burden. 
• Cover against the Theft of the Vehicle: Digit standalone car insurance provides protective cover against the theft of the car or damages incurred while stealing. 
• Cover against Arson: If your vehicle is damaged in case of an accidental fire or arson, it is still protected under the Digit standalone car insurance. 
• Damage Incurred in a Natural/Man-made Calamity: Digit standalone car insurance provides financial cover against all the damages caused by natural/man-made disasters such as floods, earthquakes, lightning, cyclones, riots, strikes, etc. 

What All is not Covered Under Digit Standalone Car Insurance Policy?

The following things are not covered under the Digit Standalone car insurance: 

• Third-party Liabilities: No third-party liability, vehicular or personal, is covered by standalone of Digit car insurance.
• Driving without a Proper Licence: If your vehicle gets damaged while driving without a valid driving licence, such damages will not be covered under the Digit standalone car insurance.
• Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicants: If you were driving under the influence of intoxicants at the time of the accident, the damages incurred would not be covered under the insurance.
• Additional Coverage: If you claim for the damage not covered in the base policy, nor have you purchased Digit standalone car insurance add-on cover, the insurer will not cover that damage.
• Consequential Damages: When the injuries occur due to the accident after a specific period, they are not covered under the Digit standalone car insurance.
• Voluntary Negligence: Any vehicular damage caused by voluntary actions or by something that you weren't supposed to do, such damages will be levied upon you.

Digit Standalone Car Insurance Benefits

Following is the list of benefits that you can avail with the Digit standalone car insurance: 

• You are the sole beneficiary of the Digit standalone car insurance.
• You are eligible for a no claim bonus for not having a single claim during the policy tenure.
• You can strengthen the policy by purchasing add-on covers as per suitability.
• The policy comes at lower premiums.
• You can enjoy cashless claim settlement at any network garage across the country.