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What is Zero Depreciation in Car Insurance?
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Zero depreciation car insurance means you pay no depreciation costs during claim settlements. Simply put, claims are paid for the full replacement value of parts, minus deductibles. This add-on, often part of comprehensive policies, eliminates the financial impact of vehicle wear and tear.

Should You Opt for Zero Dep Insurance Cover?
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If you have recently purchased a car or own a luxury car, buying a Zero Depreciation cover makes a lot of sense. It will reduce your out-of-pocket expenses in case of damages to your car. Following are some of the reasons to opt for a Zero Dep cover for your car insurance.

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Key Features of Zero Depreciation Car Insurance Add-On
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Here are the key advantages of buying a Zero Dep car insurance.

How is Zero Depreciation Car Insurance Premium Calculated
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Various factors come into play when calculating Zero Depreciation car insurance premiums. Following are some of the critical factors that impact the premium of the Zero Dep add-on.

Depreciation Rates in Car Insurance
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The depreciation rate in cars varies depending on the type of vehicle component and the car’s age. To make things easier for insurers and policyholders, IRDAI (Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India) has set the depreciation rate for cars. The following sections provide more details on the same.

Rate of Depreciation for All Parts Approved by IRDAI
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CAR PARTS

RATE OF DEPRECIATION

Rubber/Plastic/Nylon/Batteries

50%

Fibre Parts

30%

Wooden Parts

5% in the first year, 10% in the second year, and so on.

Rate of Depreciation in Vehicles
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AGE OF CAR

RATE OF DEPRECIATION

Less Than 6 Months

5%

More Than 6 Months to 1 Year

15%

More Than 1 Year to 2 Years

20%

More Than 2 Years to 3 Years

30%

More Than 3 Years to 4 Years

40%

More Than 4 Years to 5 Years

50%

More Than 5 Years

To be mutually decided between the insurer and policyholder

Rate of Depreciation in Vehicles: Metallic Parts
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AGE OF CAR

RATE OF DEPRECIATION

Less Than 6 Months

Nil

More Than 6 Months to 1 Year

5%

More Than 1 Year to 2 Years

10%

More Than 2 Years to 3 Years

15%

More Than 3 Years to 4 Years

25%

More Than 4 Years to 5 Years

35%

Exceeding 5 years but not exceeding 10 years

40%

More Than 10 Years

50%

Zero Depreciation Car Insurance vs Comprehensive Coverage
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The main difference between Zero Depreciation car insurance and Comprehensive coverage is that Zero Depreciation is an add-on, and Comprehensive coverage is a car insurance policy. 

The following table highlights the key differences between Zero Depreciation Cover vs Comprehensive coverage.

PARAMETER

ZERO DEPRECIATION CAR INSURANCE

COMPREHENSIVE CAR INSURANCE

Meaning

An optional add-on while buying Comprehensive Car Insurance. It will ensure the insurance company does not deduct depreciation of car parts before settling the claim for the damages to your car.

A bundle of Third-party Liability Plan and Own Damage Plan. Several add-ons can be included to make it exclusive; however, it considers the depreciation of car parts before settling the claim.

Premium

There is a slight increase in car insurance premium, but it ensures there is no depreciation of car parts during claim settlements. 

The premium for the standalone Comprehensive Policy is lower than a policy that has add-ons such as Nil or Zero Depreciation.

Age of Car

The add-on can be purchased for cars that are less than 5 years old.

The Standalone Comprehensive Car Insurance can be purchased for cars that are less than 15 years old.

Depreciation Factor

Depreciation of car parts is not considered while settling claims except for compulsory deductibles.

Insurers consider the depreciation of car parts while settling claims.

Savings

While the premium you pay might be slightly higher, the cost of paying for the depreciation of car parts is nullified.

While the premium is lower than that of Zero Dep Car Insurance, you get to save only on the premium you pay.

How to Buy Zero Depreciation Car Insurance
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You can buy the add-on cover online while purchasing or renewing the car insurance. Buying a Zero Depreciation Car Insurance Policy is a lot easier, thanks to digital insurance providers such as ACKO. Here are the steps to buy Zero Dep cover from ACKO.

Step 1: Go to the top of this page or download the ACKO app.

Step 2: Enter your car registration number, verify the vehicle details and click on “View Plans”.

Step 3: Select Comprehensive Policy with Zero Dep cover and purchase the plan by paying the premium online.

Note: You cannot opt for Zero Depreciation Cover while buying Third Party Car Insurance.

How to Renew Zero Depreciation Car Insurance
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The process of renewing Zero Dep cover is similar to renewing a car insurance policy. You can refer to the following steps to renew the Nil Depreciation cover from ACKO.

Step 1: Enter the vehicle registration number by going to the top of this page or downloading the ACKO app.

Step 2: Select the Comprehensive Plan with Zero Depreciation cover from the available plans.

Step 3: Pay the premium online to instantly renew the Zero Dep cover.

Claim Settlement with Zero-Depreciation Car Insurance
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During claim settlement, the insurer will deduct the depreciation applicable on car parts. The rate of depreciation will be mentioned in the policy wording. However, when you claim against Zero Dep car insurance, you will receive the full claim amount without any deduction due to depreciation. Hence, you need not pay out of your pocket for car repairs. The claim process also becomes simple with Zero Depreciation cover as you need not worry about deductions due to the depreciation rate.

Advantages of Buying Nil Depreciation Add-On Cover with ACKO
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Here are the key benefits of buying Zero Depreciation cover online from ACKO.

Exclusive Plans: When you buy on ACKO, you can buy this add-on cover along with a Comprehensive policy. Or you can also buy a Standard Comprehensive plan bundled with Zero Depreciation benefits that are exclusively available on ACKO.

Low Premium: When you buy on ACKO, you directly deal with us. Since there are no middlemen involved, it results in low operating costs. We pass on the benefits to you in the form of low-cost insurance plans.

Value-Added Services: When you buy on ACKO, you not only enjoy the benefits of the Comprehensive Insurance & Zero Depreciation add-on cover. You can also avail of premium services like free pick-up and doorstep delivery in select cities.

What is Not Covered in a Zero Depreciation Add-on Cover?
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A Zero Dep insurance covers most expenses arising out of damage to your car. However, there are a few exclusions, which are listed below.

Frequently Asked Questions on Zero Dep Insurance
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FAQs related to Zero Dep Insurance

Frequently Asked Questions-FAQs

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Should I buy zero depreciation car insurance?

Purchasing a Zero Dep car insurance purely depends on your requirements and the type of car you own. For instance, if you own a luxury car or have bought a new car, buying a Nil Depreciation cover makes sense.

Is it good to take zero depreciation car insurance after 5 years?

Zero Dep add-on cover is only available for cars less than 5 years old. So, you cannot purchase the add-on if you own a car which is more than 5 years old.

Who is eligible for zero DEP insurance?

If your car is less than 5 years old, you are eligible to buy the Zero Depreciation add-on along with the Comprehensive Car Insurance Policy.

Is zero depreciation the same as bumper-to-bumper?

Yes, zero depreciation is the same as bumper-to-bumper. They are just different names given to the same add-on cover.

Does zero DEP cover tyres?

No, the Zero Depreciation add-on does not cover car tyres since they are subject to wear and tear.

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