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What is third-party fire and theft car insurance?

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In short: Covers damage you cause to others plus fire damage to your car and theft of your vehicle — but not accidental damage you cause to your own car in a crash.

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Sometimes costs more than comprehensive because higher-risk drivers historically chose lower cover tiers.

Compare all three levels when quoting — cheapest tier is not always cheapest premium.

See car insurance explained.

Primary source: gov.uk/vehicle-insurance

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