Youi car insurance review

Expect great customer service, competitive cover limits and the chance to add several features onto your policy with Youi car insurance.

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Our verdict

Pros

  • Youi's comprehensive policy automatically includes roadside assistance. This is typically an optional extra for other car insurers, costing an additional $100 annually.
  • Youi are usually happy to negotiate on price if you talk to them on the phone.
  • Our research found that Australians rated it as the best insurer for customer satisfaction. This was based on things like customer service, features and benefits, ease of application and value for money.

Cons

  • You'll have to speak with someone over the phone to buy a policy whereas other insurers offer an all online quoting and application portal.
  • Youi only covers the first 2 call-outs in a year, whereas standalone roadside assistance policies typically cover all call-outs.
  • There are currently no sign-up discounts. Other insurers offer up to 15% off for new policies/customers.

How does Youi compare with other car insurers?

As part of our 2024 car insurance awards, we compared 640 features and got over 1,000 quotes across 30+ comprehensive car insurance policies. Here's how Youi performed next to other insurers.

Features

Product FCI Finder Score Choice of repairer New Car Replacement Roadside assistance Hail, storm and flood damage
Finder Score
Optional
  • If your car is written off or stolen in the first 2 years
  • Summary: One of the only insurers to automatically include roadside assistance. It also won 12 out of the 22 categories in Finder's 2024 customer satisfaction awards.

    Winner of 12 out of the 22 categories in Finder's 2024 customer satisfaction awards. Yes, that many.
    Finder Score
    Optional
  • If your car is written off in the first 2 years or is under 40,000kms
  • Optional
    Summary: The 2024 winner of our Best Value Car Insurance award. It's cheaper than most, plus you can lower costs by adding age restrictions.

    ⭐ Current offer: 15% off your first year's premium when you take out a policy online. T&Cs apply.

    Who it might be good for: Anyone who wants a good value policy.
    Finder Score
    Optional add-on
    Summary: Our data shows it’s the cheapest comprehensive policy. It just covers the basics such as damage to your car, theft and storms – it doesn’t go in for add-ons and extras.

    Who it might be good for: Those wanting a low-cost, no-frills policy.
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    Finder Score for car insurance

    We analyse over 100 car insurance products and rate each one on price and features. What we get out the other end is a nice round number between 1 and 10 to help you start comparing.

    To make sure we're comparing apples with apples, we collect quotes for 8 different personas, then work out the value of 19 different car insurance features. Our team then does some fancy maths to get the Finder Score, taking both price and features into account.

    Read the full Finder Score methodology

    Price

    Keep in mind car insurance prices are based on multiple factors such as where you live, your age and the car you drive – so costs may differ for you.

    InsurerNSWQLDSATASVICWAAustralia averageApply
    youi$1,640$1,307$1,087$1,155$1,599$1,363$1,359Get quote
    Budget Direct Logo$1,148$941$978$829$1,180$880$992Get quote
    Bingle car insurance logo$935$872$724$726$1,156$761$862More info
    NRMA logo$2,027$1,154$1,038$1,004N/A$1,034$1,043More info
    AAMI$1,884$1,106$1,015$985$1,318$1,002$1,218More info

    About our car insurance methodology

    What do Australians think of Youi roadside assistance?

    • 4.33/5 overall for Customer Satisfaction — higher than the average of 4.31
    • 4.72/5 for Trust — higher than the average of 4.52
    • 4.31/5 for Customer Service — lower than the average of 4.33

    Based on Youi roadside assistance scores in Finder's 2024 Customer Satisfaction Awards.

    Customer Satisfaction rating

    Each year, our experts and insights team asks Australians to score their car insurance provider. As part of the Car Insurance Customer Satisfaction Awards for 2024, we asked Australians to rate their car insurer on value for money, features and benefits, ease of application and customer service. Of the insurers scored, these were the top 3. See our methodology for how each provider was scored.
    Brand Overall satisfaction rating
    Youi car insurance ★★★★★ 4.44/5
    Budget Direct car insurance ★★★★★ 4.30/5
    AAMI car insurance ★★★★★ 4.19/5

    Compare Youi policies

    Product FCI Accidental damage Roadside assistance Fire and theft New Car Replacement Hire car after theft
  • If your car is written off or stolen in the first 2 years
  • Limit not disclosed - Up to 14 days
  • Summary: One of the only insurers to automatically include roadside assistance. It also won 12 out of the 22 categories in Finder's 2024 customer satisfaction awards.

    Winner of 12 out of the 22 categories in Finder's 2024 customer satisfaction awards. Yes, that many.
  • Limit not disclosed - Up to 14 days
  • Up to $20 million legal liability cover and 24/7 claims team.
  • ⭐ Current offer: Covered up to $5,000 for accidental damage to your car caused by an uninsured third party.

    Who it might be good for: Drivers who want a reliable insurer. It was the 2022 Insurer of the Year for Customer Satisfaction.
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    Congratulations, Youi!

    Youi received the following awards in the 2024 Customer Satisfaction Awards:

    • 'Car insurance - National, NSW, QLD & VIC ' Most Loved Brand (Winner)
    • 'Car Insurance - National, NSW & VIC' - Legendary Service Brand (Winner)
    • 'Car Insurance - NSW, QLD & VIC' - Top Value Brand (Winner)
    • 'Car Insurance - QLD & VIC' - Most Trusted Brand (Winner)
    • 'Car Insurance - QLD & SA' - Quality Service Brand (Highly Commended)
    • 'Car Insurance - SA' - Value Brand (Highly Commended)
    Full list of 2024 winners
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    "We've all seen the TV ads for Youi. A few years back I wanted to see if they'd put their money where their mouth was. Since being a Youi member I've enjoyed discounted fees each year, beating competitors without even asking for the quotes I had sourced. They've gone above and beyond for me in terms of value."

    Dougal Warby
    Finder crew member

    What additional cover options are available?

    • Hire car for other insured events
    • Business items
    • Campervan/motorhome contents
    • Choice of repairer

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      FrankSeptember 20, 2019

      Is windscreen replacement covered by car comprehensive insurance?

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        JeniSeptember 22, 2019Finder

        Hi Frank,

        Thank you for getting in touch with Finder.

        Youi’s comprehensive car insurance covers loss or damage to the car for insured events as well as your liability for any damage caused by the car to a third party’s property. Kindly contact them directly regarding your windscreen replacement as they do not offer free windscreen replacement but you may choose a reduced windscreen excess.

        I hope this helps.

        Thank you and have a wonderful day!

        Cheers,
        Jeni

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      JeffMay 9, 2018

      What cheapest price you have for car insurance

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        NikkiMay 9, 2018

        Hi Jeff,

        Thanks for your message and for visiting finder – the leading comparison website & general information service built to give you advice in your buying decision needs. How are you doing today?

        While we can provide you with general information, please note that we’re a product comparison website and we do not represent any company we feature on our site. We don’t have any access to the quotes/fees of car insurance. We’re here to assist you in your buying decision process hence we cannot recommend product / service that is rightfully fit for you.

        You may contact the insurance provider to give you the cheapest price. :)

        Hope this clarifies! Feel free to message us should you have any questions.

        Thanks,
        Nikki

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      DAMIENNovember 17, 2016

      How much for comprehensive car insurance + windshield replacement

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        RichardNovember 17, 2016Finder

        Hi Damien,

        Thanks for getting in touch. finder.com.au is a comparison service and we do not currently provide quotes for car insurance. If you would like to get a quote from Youi, you can do so by selecting the “Get Quote” button found on this page. You should then be redirected to their official website, where you can get a quote.

        All the best,
        Richard

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