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DirectAsia vs ECICS car insurance

As of 28 Oct 2026 (Singapore time)

Of the 11 examples both price, DirectAsia was cheaper on 1, ECICS on 10. Your own answers can change the order, so get your own quote.

Lowest price on each example

Each insurer's cheapest plan for the example, with any discount it is running taken off.
ExampleDirectAsiaECICS
Toyota Corolla Altis 1.6, 50% NCDS$976.44Car Insurance – Comprehensive, Value planas at 21 Oct 2026S$843.91Comprehensiveas at 22 Oct 2026code SPECIAL15
Honda Vezel 1.5, 20% NCDS$953.92Car Insurance – Comprehensive, Value planas at 21 Oct 2026S$1,275.86Comprehensiveas at 22 Oct 2026code SPECIAL15
BMW 320i, 50% NCDS$1,157.56Car Insurance – Comprehensive, Value planas at 21 Oct 2026S$857.64Comprehensiveas at 22 Oct 2026code SPECIAL15
Toyota Corolla Altis 1.6, 3 years old, 50% no-claim discountS$976.44Car Insurance – Comprehensive, Value planas at 21 Oct 2026S$895.05Comprehensiveas at 22 Oct 2026code SPECIAL15
Mazda 3 1.5 M-Hybrid Classic, 3 years old, 50% no-claim discountS$1,193.46Car Insurance – Comprehensive, Value planas at 21 Oct 2026S$856.17Comprehensiveas at 22 Oct 2026code SPECIAL15
BYD ATTO 3, 3 years old, 50% no-claim discountS$1,207.68Car Insurance – Comprehensive, Value planas at 21 Oct 2026S$1,142.03Comprehensiveas at 22 Oct 2026code SPECIAL15
BYD M6, 3 years old, 50% no-claim discountS$1,208.59Car Insurance – Comprehensive, Value planas at 21 Oct 2026S$1,076.76Comprehensiveas at 22 Oct 2026code SPECIAL15
Toyota Sienta, 3 years old, 50% no-claim discountS$976.44Car Insurance – Comprehensive, Value planas at 21 Oct 2026S$856.18Comprehensiveas at 22 Oct 2026code SPECIAL15
Toyota Harrier 2.0 E Panoramic, 3 years old, 50% no-claim discountS$1,228.81Car Insurance – Comprehensive, Value planas at 21 Oct 2026S$909.62Comprehensiveas at 22 Oct 2026code SPECIAL15
BMW X1 sDrive16, 3 years old, 50% no-claim discountS$1,194.51Car Insurance – Comprehensive, Value planas at 21 Oct 2026S$797.41Comprehensiveas at 22 Oct 2026code SPECIAL15
Mercedes-Benz GLB 200, 3 years old, 50% no-claim discountS$1,026.94Car Insurance – Comprehensive, Value planas at 21 Oct 2026No online price
Honda Freed, 3 years old, 50% no-claim discountS$1,065.51Car Insurance – Comprehensive, Value planas at 21 Oct 2026S$973.70Comprehensiveas at 22 Oct 2026code SPECIAL15

All prices include 9% GST.

These are example prices for the details above. Your own price depends on your answers.

Cover side by side

Each insurer's cheapest plan for toyota Corolla Altis 1.6, 50% NCD: DirectAsia Car Insurance – Comprehensive, Value plan, ECICS Comprehensive.
CoverDirectAsiaECICS
Repairs atDirectAsia's authorised workshops (its My Workshop option, a tenth more, lets you choose your own)Your choice: ECICS Authorised Workshops (the lower price) or any workshop (the "Any Workshops" add-on, +40% of the premium, +16.5% for a BYD); own-damage excess S$750 (adjustable); on the first accident claim of the policy year, with you or a named driver driving and the repair at an ECICS Authorised Workshop, ECICS waives up to S$750 of it at 30% NCD or more, or up to S$250 below 30% if you send the in-car camera footage within 3 working days
WindscreenRepair or replacement covered; a windscreen claim does not affect your No Claim Discount (windscreen excess applies)Unlimited windscreen / sunroof / moonroof cover, excess S$100 each and every claim
Personal accident (driver)Not included in this price; DirectAsia's optional driver personal accident cover (S$100,000) adds S$54.50 a year on its siteUp to S$50,000 for insured / named driver; Personal Accident+ add-on (+S$30,000 / +S$60,000 / +S$100,000)
ExcessS$800.00S$750.00

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Is DirectAsia or ECICS cheaper for car insurance?

Of the 11 examples both price, DirectAsia was cheaper on 1, ECICS on 10. Your own answers can change the order, so get your own quote.

How does DirectAsia's cover compare with ECICS's?

On each one's cheapest plan for toyota Corolla Altis 1.6, 50% NCD (DirectAsia Car Insurance – Comprehensive, Value plan, ECICS Comprehensive): Repairs at: DirectAsia DirectAsia's authorised workshops (its My Workshop option, a tenth more, lets you choose your own), ECICS Your choice: ECICS Authorised Workshops (the lower price) or any workshop (the "Any Workshops" add-on, +40% of the premium, +16.5% for a BYD); own-damage excess S$750 (adjustable); on the first accident claim of the policy year, with you or a named driver driving and the repair at an ECICS Authorised Workshop, ECICS waives up to S$750 of it at 30% NCD or more, or up to S$250 below 30% if you send the in-car camera footage within 3 working days; Windscreen: DirectAsia Repair or replacement covered; a windscreen claim does not affect your No Claim Discount (windscreen excess applies), ECICS Unlimited windscreen / sunroof / moonroof cover, excess S$100 each and every claim; Personal accident (driver): DirectAsia Not included in this price; DirectAsia's optional driver personal accident cover (S$100,000) adds S$54.50 a year on its site, ECICS Up to S$50,000 for insured / named driver; Personal Accident+ add-on (+S$30,000 / +S$60,000 / +S$100,000); Excess: DirectAsia S$800.00, ECICS S$750.00.

What discounts are DirectAsia and ECICS running?

DirectAsia: none to show. ECICS: Promo code SPECIAL15: 15% off.