Comprehensive car insurance in installments

Comprehensive (full) car insurance in Qatar typically starts from around QAR 1,100 per year for standard vehicles, though the final price depends heavily on the car's make, model, age, and value. Full cover for newer or higher-value cars can reach QAR 1,500 or more (includes add-ons damage protection, roadside assistance, agency repair, and a replacement-car option). Third-party liability (the legal minimum) usually runs from QAR 400+.

Choose full (comprehensive) car insurance if you have a new, expensive, or financed vehicle. Comprehensive coverage protects your investment by covering damage to your own car, not just TPL. It’s even more crucial if your car is financed since you need to make sure that you have enough money to pay off your car loan, for example, if your car is totaled. If your car’s value exceeds what you can afford to lose or repair, comprehensive insurance is the smarter choice. For older, lower-value cars TPL may be sufficient. Consider your vehicle’s value, loan status, and financial capacity to absorb repair costs when deciding.

Fully comprehensive car insurance covers damage to your vehicle due to road accidents, as well as unanticipated losses caused by fire, vandalism, natural disasters, and theft. It also covers your liability if you cause an accident.

Yes. comprehensive insurance is highly recommended for new cars, expensive and special cars. It’s also a good choice for beginners, and for car owners who drive in busy places and main roads, and all other drivers as well. For comparison, TPL car insurance is less expensive but doesn’t cover any possible damage to your car.

All drivers and private car owners can get a QIC comprehensive car insurance, including, first time drivers, experienced drivers, drivers under 25 and seniors. Drivers with accident history may have to pay higher premiums. Keep in mind though that you cannot get car insurance in Qatar if you have no license or Qatar ID.

Comprehensive car insurance doesn’t cover losses in accidents that happened due to traffic rule violations or illegal driving, such as driving without a driver’s license. It also doesn’t cover self-inflicted damage and natural depreciation of your car.

Yes. As we provide affordable full cover, we give you an option to choose between paying your premium in full or in 12 equal monthly installments. It’s more convenient for many to opt for monthly payments since the cost per month is a less heavy financial burden than a one-time payment.

There are no limitations on the type of vehicle you can insure, whether it’s a sedan or a 4x4 (4WD) off-road cruiser. You can also buy a comprehensive motor insurance policy for a custom or a vintage car, a luxury car, or an antique vehicle. Please note that to get full coverage for this type of car, you’ll need to visit our office to talk over all the details.

Comprehensive car insurance premium is calculated individually based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to the value of your car. Key factors affecting your premium include vehicle age, make and model, driver’s claims history, and coverage add-ons selected. The minimum premium for comprehensive insurance starts around QAR 1,100 annually.

Yes. QIC’s comprehensive full insurance coverage will compensate you in case of losses and damages due to acts of vandalism and fire-related accidents.

Yes. Safe drivers who didn’t get into accidents during the insured period will get a 10% discount on renewing their comprehensive car insurance policy.

Since it’s almost impossible to estimate the risks for old cars, QIC provides comprehensive insurance policies only for cars not older than 15 years. For older cars, you can still buy our TPL car insuranc package. Specialty, vintage, or antique cars may be exceptions but typically require an in-person consultation for risk assessment. You can also add a roadside assistance extra cover.

At the time being short term insurance services are not available in Qatar. This includes one day insurance, one week insurance, one month insurance, and pay per mile insurance.

All drivers and car owners are welcome to become QIC-insured, including beginners, young drivers,, experienced drivers, men and women, expats, foreign driving license holders, drivers under 25, drivers over 60, students, retirees, family drivers, professional drivers, truck and van drivers, minibus drivers, and stay-at-home parents.

Gap extension (or Gap Insurance) is a payment of the difference between the original purchase price and the total loss claim payment in case your car is declared a total loss. This is especially recommended to buy it for financed cars as with gap insurance you will be able to pay off your car loan.

The standard practice for new cars is that repairs are always done at the car brand’s agency during the first year of its registration. Thereafter, QIC may use a workshop of comparable quality.

The policy excess (also known as deductible) is the fixed amount of money that you have to pay for each and every claim you may have. The policy excess is there to offer you a cheaper overall premium for your car insurance.

If you have full coverage and total your car, we will pay you a compensation equivalent to the market value of your car at the time of the accident.

In Qatar, motor insurance covers the vehicle rather than a specific driver. Therefore, you will be compensated regardless of who was driving your car when the accident happened.

In Qatar, auto insurance covers the vehicle rather than the driver. Thus it covers the car you insure but doesn’t cover rental cars or any other vehicles you might drive.

Our head office is located in West Bay, Doha, plus we have branches in Villaggio Mall, Landmark Mall, City Center Mall, Barwa Commercial Avenue, Ezdan Mall in Al Wakrah, Lulu Al Messila, and Doha Festival City. If you need to visit, you can choose one of our offices near you. For your convenience, we have QIC car insurance offices located right at FAHES vehicle inspection stations: Wadi Al Banat, Al Mazrouah, Al Egda (Al Khor), Mesaimeer, Shahaniya, Al Wakrah, Al Wukair. This makes it easy to take care of your motor insurance needs—whether you’re looking for a new policy, need to make changes, or have questions—all in one trip. Just look for our office when you’re there for your vehicle inspection.

Yes. Our roadside assistance services are available round the clock and all days of the week, including public holidays. In case of emergency, car insurance holders can contact our team anytime at the following hotline numbers: 44884088, 44810400 and 44810500.

Yes. You can boost your protection by adding extra covers to your existing car insurance policy, such as roadside assistance, off-road cover, breakdown cover, and more.

No. QIC is a digital insurance company, and the entire car insurance purchasing process on our website is fully digital, instant and paperless.