
Helvetia Casco (own-damage car insurance) (Helvetia Turismo Premium)
Underwritten by Helvetia Compañía Suiza, Sociedad Anónima de Seguros y Reaseguros · Spain
casco (own-damage car insurance) from Helvetia for the Spain market, with 24/7 assistance.
Last verified Jul 18, 2026Sources
Unique selling points
With the optional Valoración Plus pack, total loss, theft or fire is indemnified at new value for the first 3 years and at market value plus 30% thereafter.
24-hour roadside assistance via Asitur, included as standard, with towing and rescue from km 0 and further vehicle services (fuel delivery, tyre change, hotel, transport) beyond 25 km from home.
Voluntary third-party liability extended to 50,000,000 EUR per accident, well above the Spanish legal minimum, plus coverage as pedestrian or cyclist (1,000,000 EUR) and for vehicle at rest (1,000,000 EUR).
Free category B replacement vehicle for up to 5 days when the insured vehicle is immobilised for more than 40 hours due to an accident or theft, included as standard.
Optional Valoración Plus pack includes vehicle repaint cover, error in fuel loading, luggage theft and damage, and key loss/theft.
Coverage limits
Own vehicle damage (comprehensive)
100% of insured sum
Per the current IPID for Helvetia Turismo Premium, own-vehicle damage is not part of the base package; it is offered as an optional guarantee under 'Garantías opcionales y suma asegurada' ('Pérdida total del propio vehículo' and 'Impacto y vandalismo: hasta valor del vehículo según antigüedad'). When contracted, it covers repair costs or total-loss indemnification for damage to the insured vehicle caused by a traffic accident, impact of objects, hail, fall of the vehicle, malicious acts/vandalism, or transport by authorised means, subject to a deductible per claim as specified in the Particular Conditions.
Section: ¿Qué se asegura? > Garantías opcionales y suma asegurada
Garantías opcionales y suma asegurada: Pérdida total del propio vehículo: hasta valor del vehículo según antigüedad. ... Impacto y vandalismo: hasta valor del vehículo según antigüedad.
Total loss
100% of insured sum
Total loss exists when the estimated repair cost exceeds 75% of the market (venal) value of the vehicle. Indemnification: 100% of new value (valor de nuevo) if vehicle is under 1 year from first registration; 100% of market value (valor venal per GANVAM bulletin) if over 1 year. With the optional Valoración Plus pack, the vehicle is valued at 100% of new value for the first 3 years and thereafter at market value plus a 30% uplift for the life of the policy.
Section: ¿Qué se asegura? > Garantías opcionales y suma asegurada
Pérdida total del propio vehículo: hasta valor del vehículo según antigüedad.
Partial loss / repair costs
Optional
Per the current IPID for Helvetia Turismo Premium, repair costs for partial damage to the insured vehicle are covered under the optional guarantee 'Impacto y vandalismo: hasta valor del vehículo según antigüedad' and related optional guarantees, not as part of the base package. When contracted, it covers partial damage from a traffic accident, hail or object impact, collapse of terrain or structures, malicious acts, or transport by authorised means, subject to a deductible per claim as specified in the Particular Conditions.
Section: ¿Qué se asegura? > Garantías opcionales y suma asegurada
Impacto y vandalismo: hasta valor del vehículo según antigüedad.
Theft and robbery
100% of insured sum
Covers complete theft of the insured vehicle and damage caused by theft attempt or partial robbery. Indemnification: 100% of new value (valor de nuevo) if theft occurs within the first year from first registration; 100% of market value (valor venal) thereafter. Accessories and standard series elements covered at new value (AV/phone/navigation/battery/tyres depreciated by age). Claim not payable until 30 calendar days after filing the police report.
Section: Robo
El 100% del valor de nuevo en caso de sustracción completa del vehículo si la sustracción ocurre el primer año desde la primera matriculación.
Glass / windscreen damage
Covered
Covers repair or replacement of the windscreen, side door windows and rear window of the insured vehicle damaged by an external, violent cause beyond the control of the insured or driver, whether the vehicle is in motion, parked or being transported. A dedicated 24h telephone service is provided for authorisation. Excludes scratches, cracks that do not impair visibility, plastic panels, optics, mirrors, sliding roofs, and trailer windows.
Section: Rotura de lunas
El Asegurador garantiza la reparación o reposición de las lunas del parabrisas, puertas y habitáculos del vehículo asegurado por una causa externa, violenta y ajena a la voluntad del Asegurado o conductor
Natural perils, wildlife and domestic animal collision
100% of insured sum
Optional coverage protecting against damage caused by weather events (hail, sleet, snow, wind, rain, lightning) and collisions with game species or domestic animals. Indemnification up to vehicle value according to age. Included within the Todo Riesgo (comprehensive) modality as standard; available as optional add-on in Terceros Premium.
Vandalism and malicious acts
100% of insured sum
Covers damage to the insured vehicle caused by malicious acts by third parties (vandalism). Covered within the own-damage guarantee (Daños al propio vehículo) in comprehensive (Todo Riesgo) policies. Available as an optional add-on ("Impacto y vandalismo") under less comprehensive modalities. Indemnification up to vehicle value according to age.
Roadside assistance (24h, from km 0)
Covered
24-hour roadside and travel assistance provided by Asitur (902 110 026 from Spain; +34 913 939 030 from abroad). Covers towing from km 0 of domicile (up to 150 km from immobilisation point), roadside technical assistance outside municipality of domicile (up to 60 EUR, parts excluded), rescue/salvage from km 0 (up to 150 EUR), fuel delivery, tyre replacement, hotel accommodation during repair (up to 60 EUR/night x 2 nights in Spain; 90 EUR/night x 3 nights abroad), transport/repatriation of insured persons and vehicle, professional driver, spare parts courier, medical/surgical/pharmaceutical expenses abroad (up to 6,000 EUR per insured), and legal defence abroad (up to 1,202.02 EUR). Applies to residents in Spain with stays away from habitual residence not exceeding 60 days per trip.
Section: Asistencia en viajes - Asitur responde
El Asegurador se compromete, por esta Garantía, a facilitar el servicio adecuado para atender los posibles contratiempos cubiertos que puedan surgirle al Asegurado en la carretera. Este servicio lo facilita Asitur
Replacement vehicle (days)
5 days
Helvetia provides and covers the cost of a category B rental vehicle for up to 5 days when the insured vehicle is immobilised for repair for more than 40 hours following an accident. Also applicable in cases of vehicle theft (if not recovered within 24 hours of the police report). Source: official product page helvetia.es.
Section: Ventajas del Seguro de Coche
Si a consecuencia de un accidente, el vehículo asegurado sufriera daños que determinaran su inmovilización y estancia en el taller por tiempo superior a 40 horas, Helvetia Seguros facilitará y asumirá, el coste de un vehículo de alquiler de categoría B, hasta un máximo de 5 días.
Driver accident coverage
€12K
Covers the driver of the insured vehicle in the event of death or permanent sequelae resulting from a traffic accident. Capital of up to 12,000 EUR (as stated in the 2026 IPID for Helvetia Turismo Premium). Medical/surgical/pharmaceutical expenses are covered at 100% in authorised centres; maximum of 1,000 EUR if treated abroad or in non-authorised centres. Coverage is limited to drivers aged 25 or over with at least 2 years' driving licence, unless expressly declared as occasional driver in the Particular Conditions.
Key conditions
Driver age and experience limit
Coverage is restricted to drivers aged over 25 years with more than 2 years of driving licence validity. Drivers not meeting these criteria must be expressly declared as occasional drivers in the Particular Conditions to be covered.
Repair network requirements
Repairs must be carried out at Helvetia's Premium network of approved workshops (Red de Talleres Premium). These workshops offer an extended repair warranty of 36 months or 20,000 km and interior/exterior vehicle cleaning. Free choice of repair shop may be available under certain conditions but is subject to reimbursement limitations.
Anti-theft requirements
Theft indemnification is not payable until 30 calendar days after the date of the police report (denuncia). The insured must file a police report and cooperate to facilitate vehicle recovery.
Claim notification deadline
The insured must notify the insurer or intermediary of any event giving rise to a claim within 7 days of becoming aware of it, providing all necessary information and documentation to assess and value the damages.
Deductible rules
A deductible (franquicia) per claim applies to own-damage coverages, the amount of which is specified in the Particular Conditions. Helvetia offers both deductible and zero-deductible policy options; the deductible amount is agreed at contracting and significantly affects premium pricing. For the travel assistance guarantee, an urgent roadside repair limit of 60 EUR applies (parts excluded).
Direct payment
Repairs must be carried out at Helvetia's Premium network of approved workshops. Free choice of repair shop is not standard; use of non-network workshops may result in reimbursement limitations.
Territorial scope
Spain, European Economic Area, Gibraltar, Andorra, Monaco, San Marino and Vatican City for all coverages; Green Card countries for mandatory third-party liability; worldwide for insured persons under travel assistance.
Documents
Policy specifics
Replacement vehicle
Provision of replacement rental vehicle (category B) for up to 5 days when insured vehicle is immobilized for repair exceeding 40 hours after an accident
SourceSection: Compara las coberturas de nuestro Seguro de Coche
Si a consecuencia de un accidente, el vehículo asegurado sufriera daños que determinaran su inmovilización y estancia en el taller por tiempo superior a 40 horas, Helvetia Seguros facilitará y asumirá, el coste de un vehículo de alquiler de categoría B, hasta un máximo de 5 días. Ampliable a caso de robo.
Roadside assistance from km 0
24-hour roadside assistance including towing, rescue, technical assistance, fuel delivery, wheel replacement, and immobilization support from the first kilometer of travel
SourceSection: Compara las coberturas de nuestro Seguro de Coche
Cubre los posibles contratiempos que puedan surgir en la carretera: asistencia a personas, remolcaje desde el kilómetro cero, ayuda técnica en carretera, rescate, falta de combustible, sustitución de una rueda, prestaciones en caso de inmovilización o robo, etc.
New value guarantee
Coverage that guarantees 100% replacement cost at new vehicle price (not market value) for total loss or theft during first 3 years; after year 3, vehicle value is improved by 30% above market valuation
SourceNatural phenomena coverage
Protection against damages from weather events including hail, sleet, snow, wind, rain, and lightning; also covers wild animal strikes and domestic animal collisions
SourceSection: Compara las coberturas de nuestro Seguro de Coche
Cubre posibles daños causados como consecuencia de: - Pedrisco o granizo - Rayo, viento, nieve y lluvia - Hundimientos de tierra y otros fenómenos de la naturaleza no catastróficos o extraordinarios
Legal defense and claims recovery
Unlimited legal defense coverage in case of accidents with third parties; includes recovery of damages when insured is not at fault; covers defense in judicial proceedings
SourceDriving licence suspension subsidy
Monthly financial subsidy paid to the policyholder if the driving licence is suspended (retirada temporal) as a result of a traffic-related judicial conviction or Spanish administrative authority decision. The 2026 IPID states a maximum of 300 EUR per month for up to 6 months. In the event of total loss of driving points, the insurer pays the contracted monthly subsidy for a maximum of 6 months as a locomotion expense allowance.
SourceITV and administrative fee coverage
Optional pack coverage of Spanish vehicle technical inspection (ITV) costs and administrative/management fees (gestoría), up to 300 EUR. Confirmed in the 2026 IPID as an optional guarantee within the Valoración Plus / pack structure.
SourcePremium approved repair network
Helvetia's Premium network of approved repair workshops where policyholders must have repairs carried out under comprehensive and extended third-party policies. These workshops offer an extended repair warranty of 36 months or 20,000 km and interior/exterior vehicle cleaning services. Free choice of repair shop may be available but is subject to reimbursement limitations.
SourceThird-party liability limits
Mandatory third-party liability (RC Obligatoria) up to the legally established limits. Voluntary third-party liability (RC Voluntaria) up to 50,000,000 EUR per accident. Additionally covers: RC as pedestrian or cyclist up to 1,000,000 EUR per accident; RC of vehicle at rest up to 1,000,000 EUR per accident.
SourceDamage deductible
Deductible amount (ranging from 200€ to 600€ optional) that insured must pay in case of own damage claims; option for zero deductible coverage at higher premium
SourceTheft, fire, and glass coverage
Protection against theft (total or partial including accessories), fire damage, and breakage of windshield/windows/rear window/transparent roof; coverage for both attempted and completed theft
SourceSources
- roams.eshttps://roams.es/seguros/auto/helvetia/seguro-todo-riesgo-auto-helvetia/(opens in a new tab)
- helvetia.eshttps://www.helvetia.es/seguros-de-coche(opens in a new tab)
- motopoliza.comhttps://www.motopoliza.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/CG-Helvetia-Automoviles.pdf#page=27(opens in a new tab)
- motopoliza.comhttps://www.motopoliza.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/CG-Helvetia-Automoviles.pdf#page=38(opens in a new tab)
- motopoliza.comhttps://www.motopoliza.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/CG-Helvetia-Automoviles.pdf#page=40(opens in a new tab)
Helvetia Casco (own-damage car insurance)