4WD insurance

4WD insurance that's a bit more you-shaped

From beach trips and building sites to the back of beyond, your 4WD goes wherever you need it to. At Youi, we believe car insurance for your 4WD should be able to do the same.

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Why choose Youi for your 4WD insurance?

Every 4WD owner is unique, and that’s why we provide cover that’s a bit more you-shaped. Here are some of the benefits that come with a Youi car insurance for your 4WD.

What type of car insurance for your 4x4 is right for you?

See how our car insurance compares so you can choose which option may suit your 4WD best.

Australian drivers switched and saved.*

Around 87% of drivers in Australia who switched to Youi told us they saved on their car insurance.


How much did they save?


An average of $213 per year

In fact, our customers told us
they saved $9 million*

Figures are based on feedback received by 49,073 Youi policy-holders residing in Australia who responded to an opt-in survey between the months of 30 Mar 2025 and 25 Mar 2026. Survey results are based on information provided by new customers in which customers choose from pre-selected ranges of savings and have not been independently verified by Youi. Youi has not undertaken a comparison between surveyed customers’ former product and its own. Survey results include customers who bought car insurance products. Premiums and savings are subject to rating and underwriting and individuals’ own circumstances.
* See what this data is based on

4WD owners love being with Youi

Whether it’s over the phone or online, we’re here to provide the 4x4 insurance you need, without the added hassle.

What’s included with Youi’s 4WD car insurance?

Emergency repairs

If you have Comprehensive or Third Party Fire & Theft car insurance and your 4WD isn’t safe to drive after an insured event more than 100km from home, we’ll cover the cost of emergency repairs, accommodation and transport up to $1,000.3

New 4WD replacement

If your 4WD is deemed a total loss within 2 years of its original rego date, our Comprehensive or Third Party Fire & Theft car insurance will replace it with a new one or pay you the market value or agreed value of the 4WD, depending on the cover shown on your policy schedule.4

Hire car if your 4x4 gets stolen

If someone steals your 4WD, we’ll cover the cost of a hire car for up to 21 days so you can keep moving, if you have Comprehensive or Third Party Fire & Theft car insurance.3

Contents inside a campervan or motorhome

If your 4x4 is a campervan or a motorhome and you have Comprehensive or Third Party Fire & Theft car insurance for 4WD with us, there’s optional cover for loss or damage to the contents inside it as a result of an insured event, up to $1,000 for each item.11

If you have Comprehensive or Third Party Fire & Theft car insurance and your 4WD isn’t safe to drive after an insured event more than 100km from home, we’ll cover the cost of emergency repairs, accommodation and transport up to $1,000.3

If your 4WD is deemed a total loss within 2 years of its original rego date, our Comprehensive or Third Party Fire & Theft car insurance will replace it with a new one or pay you the market value or agreed value of the 4WD, depending on the cover shown on your policy schedule.4

If someone steals your 4WD, we’ll cover the cost of a hire car for up to 21 days so you can keep moving, if you have Comprehensive or Third Party Fire & Theft car insurance.3

If your 4x4 is a campervan or a motorhome and you have Comprehensive or Third Party Fire & Theft car insurance for 4WD with us, there’s optional cover for loss or damage to the contents inside it as a result of an insured event, up to $1,000 for each item.11

What’s not included with Youi’s 4WD car insurance?

Driving at a 4WD adventure park

You won’t be covered by your car insurance when you’re driving at a purpose-built 4WD park or adventure park.12

Motor sports

Your car insurance won’t provide cover while using your 4WD for racing, rallies or trials, or speed, endurance or skills tests, whether it’s on a permanent or temporary raceway or racetrack.12

You won’t be covered by your car insurance when you’re driving at a purpose-built 4WD park or adventure park.12

Your car insurance won’t provide cover while using your 4WD for racing, rallies or trials, or speed, endurance or skills tests, whether it’s on a permanent or temporary raceway or racetrack.12

4x4 insurance FAQs

Got questions about car insurance? 4x4s in particular? We’ve got some answers for you here.

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The cost of car insurance for your 4WD in Australia depends on a range of factors, including the level of cover you choose.

At Youi, some of the other things we consider include:

  • Your driving history
  • Your age and driving experience
  • Where you park your 4WD
  • Your 4WD’s age, make and model
  • What you use your 4WD for.

Paying for your car insurance annually instead of monthly – or choosing a higher excess – might reduce your premium. Third-party policies typically cost less than comprehensive cover, as they cover fewer insured events. If you’re deciding between different levels of 4WD insurance cover, it’s a good idea to carefully consider what’s included – and excluded – in each policy so you can choose the best car insurance for your needs.

When it comes to car insurance, 4x4s aren’t necessarily more expensive to insure. Like any type of vehicle, the cost of insurance for 4WDs will depend on factors including the age, make and model of the 4WD, the address and security where you normally park it, and the level of car insurance you choose.

Our make and model comparison tool can give you an idea of how premiums vary, depending on your preferred 4x4 ride. Alternatively, get in touch with us for a car insurance quote for your 4WD.

All-wheel drives (AWD) and four-wheel drives (4WD or 4x4) differ slightly in terms of how they drive and operate mechanically, but when it comes to car insurance, Youi may have a policy to suit you, regardless of which type of vehicle you have.

In Australia, there’s only one type of mandatory insurance for vehicles – Compulsory Third Party (CTP) insurance. 4WDs are no different; however, CTP doesn’t cover damage to your 4x4 or – if you’re involved in an accident that’s your fault – damage to anyone else’s vehicle either.

Other types of 4x4 insurance, including Comprehensive, Third Party Fire & Theft and Third Party Property Only may offer important coverage depending on your 4WD and your circumstances.

If your 4WD was designed to drive off-road or on the beach, it may be covered under your car insurance, provided its used in line with the manufacturer’s specifications and you take reasonable care to prevent loss or damage.13

With our Comprehensive car insurance, Roadside Assist may be able to help if your 4WD becomes bogged, but only if it’s in a location that a conventional two-wheel drive recovery vehicle can safely reach your 4WD and specialist equipment isn’t required. This means recovery assistance may not be available if your vehicle is bogged deep in soft sand on the beach.1

At Youi, with our Comprehensive and Third Party Fire & Theft 4x4 insurance, we may insure vehicles that have been legally modified to improve performance or handling, provided you tell us about these modifications and we agree on any specific amounts that are applicable.14

Cover for the following additions to your 4WD is automatically included: baby seats, personalised plates, towbars and window tinting.3

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Guides

Our helpful guides could help you find the best car insurance for your four-wheel driving needs.

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What people are saying about Youi

Everyone wants the best car insurance in Australia. The best for you may be something that suits your needs, budget and lifestyle. Read what others have to say about our car insurance - it may be a help in making a decision.

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I was looking for a comparison site,not an Insurer, but as it turned out I was on the Youi site, spoke to the wonderful Reese, who went through what was on offer. Ended up being a 'wow' moment, we saved $400+ on one of our cars, so the thing is to put the others on to Youi, my ute is next, $700+ saving, another 'wow' moment. Thanks Reese and Youi.

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We changed to Youi House & Content the previous week and Donovan was fantastic so we thought we would try our 4WD and again Donovan was fantastic. The deal was brilliant and I received extra's that our previous insurer of 13 years could not come close too. Would definitely recommend Youi, great service & great product.

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Disclaimers

Car Insurance issued by Youi Pty Ltd. Consider the Car PDS and TMD to decide if this product is right for you.

1 Youi Roadside Assist included with Comprehensive car insurance only. Exclusions, limits, waiting periods and additional fees may apply. Cover not available within 24 hours of taking out or upgrading to Comprehensive car insurance. See our Roadside Assist T&Cs and the PDS for full details.
2 Cover only applies where there is also damage to your 4WD or unbraked trailer as a result of an insured event. Theft or attempted theft of business items from your 4WD is not covered unless they were in a locked boot or lockable compartment permanently secured to your 4WD and your 4WD was locked. There must also be visible signs of forced entry. An additional cost, exclusions and limits apply. For more details, see the PDS.
3 Available with Comprehensive and Third Party Fire & Theft car insurance. Exclusions and/or limits apply. For more details, see the PDS.
4 Available with Comprehensive and Third Party Fire & Theft car insurance only. If your 4WD is a total loss from an insured event which occurs within 24 months of your car first being registered, and was purchased new or as a demonstrator, we’ll pay to replace it with a new one, or pay you the market value or agreed value of your 4WD as per your policy schedule. For more details, see the PDS.
5 Where you have increased your cover or reduced your excess within 72 hours of a flood, storm, hail or bushfire occurring, cover will be limited to the amount that was effective prior to the change. Loss, damage or legal liability caused by, resulting or arising from flood, storm, hail or bushfire during the first 72 hours of your policy first being purchased is excluded unless certain conditions apply. Exclusions and and/or limits may apply. For more details, see the PDS, TMD and your policy schedule.
6 Available with Comprehensive car insurance only. Conditions, exclusions and limits apply. For more details, see the PDS.
7 Exclusions and/or limits apply. For more details, see the PDS.
8 Available with Comprehensive, Third Party Fire & Theft and Third Party Property Only car insurance. Exclusions and limits apply. For more details, see the PDS.
9 Available with Third Party Fire & Theft and Third Party Property Only insurance. You must provide the full name and phone number of the third party driver, and one of the following: their address, their driver’s licence number, or the registration number of their vehicle that was involved in the incident. Limits apply. For more details, see the PDS.
10 Applies for claims where we arrange, authorise and pay a service provider for repairs. Exclusions apply. For more details, see the PDS.
11 An additional cost applies and is available with Comprehensive and Third Party Fire & Theft car insurance. Exclusions and limits apply. For more details, see the PDS.
12 We will not pay for loss, damage or legal liability caused by, resulting or arising from the car being used on a permanent or temporary racetrack or raceway, or in a four-wheel drive or adventure park, or for racing, trials, speed tests, pacing, contests, rallies, endurance tests or skills tests. For more details, see the ​ ​PDS.
13 We will not pay for loss, damage or legal liability caused by, resulting or arising from the car being used in a manner or under conditions inappropriate for the type of car or outside the manufacturer’s specifications or recommendations. For more details, see the ​ ​PDS.
14 Additional fees, exclusions and/or limits may apply. For more details, see the PDS.