You’re looking forward to enjoying the open road in your new car? You need the right insurance to protect yourself and other road users from financial difficulties in the event of a claim. Be aware that not just traffic accidents, but also bad weather can result in unexpected damage to your vehicle. The right car insurance can save you a lot of emotional and financial hardship when something goes wrong. Follow these three steps to find the insurance package that meets your needs. 

Overview: what types of coverage are available?

Third-party insurance, that covers you if your car causes damage to other people, animals, vehicles, buildings or the environment, is mandatory. But what other types of insurance are useful? And what happens in the event of a claim if you do not have those types of insurance?

Make your decision: what cover do you want for your new car?

Take your time to decide what insurance cover you need for your new or second-hand car. As mentioned above, third-party insurance is mandatory before you can even drive your car on the roads. Fully comprehensive insurance and other options are non-mandatory (except for leased vehicles), but recommended at least in the first few years after purchasing a new car. 

Calculating insurance: How can I calculate my new car insurance quickly and easily?

If you want to insure your new car properly, take your time and use an The link will open in a new window online premium calculator like the one offered by PostFinance car insurance . This gives you the option to check an offer in your own time, making it easy to set up and adapt the package that suits your requirements.

With PostFinance car insurance, it is easy to report a claim by telephone or online in the customer cockpit. You can also choose which garage repairs your car.