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Overall sentiment towards Youi Car Insurance is mixed, with a strong divide between highly satisfied customers and those experiencing friction. Many policyholders praise the responsive local customer support and notable cost savings achieved during policy setup and renewals. Conversely, some users express frustration with the mandatory phone-based quoting process and occasional delays or communication challenges during major claims.
We were delighted with the service we received recently as a result of submitting a claim. Everyone we spoke to on the phone and every email we received regarding the matter was thoughtful, kind and respectful. The repair was carried out in a timely manner and I'm very happy we didn't need to "jump through hoops" to get the car repaired. The car… Read more
looks brand new now and we're glad we went with Youi because the insurance premiums are very reasonable. Youi even paid for an Uber driver for the transfers to and from the repairer.
Called Youi in regards to making changes to my Car Insurance that was coming up for renewal. Kerryn-Ann was very helpful and courteous. Couldn't be happier with the service received. She made the process very easy and straight forward. Thank you ! Show details
The operator was very friendly but at the end of the day it was price that mattered. Budget came in $150.00 cheaper for the same benefits so all the TV ads shown by YOUI about saving $300+ are not to be believed…. Show details
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OMG they have been amazing. I was in a minor accident (other drivers ploughed through a give way sign). YOUI organised my repairs. They have kept me updated on everything, I was unaware but with my compulsory insurance I’m entitled to a hire care & free roadside assistance. Show details
Great people from start to finish. Had an incident and i was supported all through. The claim was settled within 2-3weeks Show details
From the very first phone call, I was put in touch with incredibly helpful people who guided me through the whole process with exceptional courtesy and efficiency. I would definitely recommend YOUI to anyone, not just family. Thanks for your exceptional service. Regards, Ken Smith Show details
Liz was great with getting an assessment for my car and letting me no that I would not have to pay excess , For the insurance company thanks to young guy for being so nice and Liz from youi keep up the good work.only been with youi for 2months Show details
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I had a very good experience. Customer service team were professional and prompt. The entire repair time to have my car back in my hands in new condition was less than 2 weeks. I am very pleased with the process and outcome. Thank you. Show details
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A claim was made by one of your customers who had hit my car while I was not there and my hushand was driving. She had not looked going through a round about, resulting in our Toyota Kluger Grande being deemed a write off. When you client would not make a claim you were kind enough to contact her and ask her to do so, which she did. We we provided… Read more
with a hire car so our son could continue getting his hours up to get his licence as he is starting university an hour a way soon. We had that car for 4 weeks. The payout settlement was nothing spectacular but much more than we expected. The customer service provided by Maree was outstanding! She was so happy and cheerful on the phone, extremely helpful and explained everything every step of the way, making a stressful situation far less stressful. Thankyou Maree and the claims team for such a positive experience
I can't thank YOUI enough for how incredibly easy they were able to organise my claim after my car was rear-ended in early February (2026). I also had forgotten to book a rental car in advance on the day I dropped off my car for repair. I was worried I may not be able to get a rental car at short notice, but with the help from Tim at YOUI,… Read more
after communicating with Hertz, I had a car within half an hour.
I can't thank YOUI enough for such great efficiency. One of the best decisions I've made in recent years was choosing them as my car insurer.
I was involved in an unfortunate accident with a Kangaroo on the morning of the 11 March '26 at 1:20am. Fortunately, I believe he/she managed to survive it, but can't be said for my car. I lodged a claim with Youi on their app at around 11:00am. No more than one minute passed before I received a call from a customer service agent, who then swiftly… Read more
arranged for my car to be assessed the following morning. This morning I took it in for assessment at 9:00am. I have just received notification of the claim being accepted and the car can be booked in for repair. That is terrific service, greatly appreciated and no red tape to deal with.
Had a fantastic experience with Sierra today! She was very polite, patient and accomodating to finding the best deal on my car insurance. Previously I have been with AAMI which has historically given me a great rate for my car. Sierra went out of her way to assess how to bring my premium down, was patient with me checking in with AAMI, and… Read more
provided a call back later at my time. Sierra was able to provide a better product that AAMI (third party fire and theft with $5k cover for my car (which is enough) at approximately $60 cheaper than AAMI! $60 cheaper sure beats the loyalty tax I was paying with AAMI for the last 4 years. I hope Sierra is provided some commission for her outstanding customer service skills, including being empathetic to my current financial circumstances.
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⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I rang Youi today to add an L-plater to my comprehensive car insurance and honestly expected the premium to skyrocket. I was pleasantly surprised to find that not only did it cost very little to add the extra driver, but after the consultant reviewed my details my insurance actually decreased by $80. The service was excellent, the assistant… Read more
was helpful and thorough, and the price was brilliant. A really positive experience and great value for money.
There was a minor accident while parking and Youi insurance took care of the claim very well. I would like to specially call out HAWKESBURY ACCIDENT REPAIR CENTRE who did an amazing job and the car looked like new. Though there was a slight delay due to the delivery of an additional part but when I looked at the professionalism and the way they… Read more
handed over the car, I am ok to excuse the delay. This was my first claim ever and they did a great job, thank you!
I cancelled a policy on car insurance last year at the time the Youi website was barely working, it actually took weeks to be able to login in the first place I have screenshots demonstrating that as well. Youi charged me for this policy for an entire year, despite the car being taken and registered in another state and the policy being… Read more
unenforceable as it was registered under another registration and owned by another person. I reported this a month ago, actually longer but chased it up a month ago I was told if I spent time getting evidence of that registration transfer they'd refund me. I spent 4 hours getting messed around by VicRoads to finally get the information and I've now been ghosted they're ignoring me the last message was they're going to ask the manager if you'll do what he said he would when he deceived me that if I got this information I would be refunded.
The IT department claimed everything was working perfect and there's no way I could have tried to cancellation but I've since found screenshots showing how objectively broken the website was which I will attach to this review.
I don't want to have to go through afca after being deliberately misled I would be refunded for a product I never received that I cancelled that they're broken website didn't properly cancel but it looks like I might have to this is a disgrace I've been a customer for years they've made a fortune off me trying to money grub and keep revenue from an unenforceable policy I CANCELLED that by their own terms and conditions I never could have actually used because it was for a different car is disgusting I'm really offended at the complete lack of morality and being lied to.
Three caveats. ONE: this is the second time I’ve tried to get a quote from Youi. It was some years back so maybe they’d changed? TWO: this review is based more on what didn’t happen, than what did. So it is based on a lot of extrapolation from what (IMO) “ought” to have happened, but didn’t. THREE: (as below) I don’t have the breadth of… Read more
information that would be needed to make a partial “star” rating. Hence I’m left with a binary choice of true/false, good/bad, yes/no (or in this case 5/1). Hence the one star.
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My car insurance is coming due and my insurance company wants to apply a “loyalty tax” by increasing the premium by around 10%. So I (re)started looking around, with Youi high on my list as I’m retired and near shops and hence don’t do much mileage.
The Youi site asked all the normal insurance questions, so they had the same amount of data that all insurance companies use to determine a premium. However, unlike all of the other companies that I’d checked, they didn’t throw up a screen with my quote, they didn’t email me a quote. Instead, they phoned me, which left a message on my computer screen when I didn’t answer. I’m effectively deaf (which is why I didn’t answer), so I responded by text asking them to either message or email.
Black hole. Nothing.
So .. Youi had the same (and extra) data that other companies used to issue a quote, but insisted by their actions that they require a salesperson talk to the potential customer.
Extrapolation - pure conjecture on my part so take it with a (large) grain of salt. The only reason I could come up with is that their business model is based on the sale being closed by the salesperson, not by the actual cost of the product (despite their current advertising campaign claiming it to be low cost). That implies that their sales team is staffed with (tongue in cheek here) “used car salesmen” (working mainly on commission?).
I don’t want to be worked over by a salesperson, and I consider the business model of requiring that I do so to be unethical, hence the low star rating.
Car was damaged at the repair shop Youi appointed to us(only option). When complained, Youi refused and blamed on us as the normal tear and wear, where the damage was clearly marked new and fresh. It took them 6 weeks to respond. It seems the company does not care much about their customers, and they pick dodgy repair shops with sub standard workmanship for better financial gain. Definitely not recommend. Show details
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Customer service is amazing. I recently lost my husband Ash and Peter are lovely compassionate and caring. They understood my situation and helped me save on my car insurance and house insurance. I am so grateful to both of them. Show details
Follow-up · The process was very easy and didn't take much time.
First time with Youi – Kia was super helpful and had me insured in no time at all. Great service Show details
Follow-up · Second year was disappointing. The renewal price increased significantly and when I contacted them their lack of interest was dumbfounding. Ended up swapping to RACQ who don’t jump the prices up at renewal time
We were in a not at fault head on with a truck and our landcruiser with impact at 207km/h. Our landcruiser was a write off. Youi from the very first phone call to the final payout were nothing short of exceptional. I was frightened - having heard… Read more
the horror stories of insurance, however once Layla was on the case, my fears subsided, and we negotiated an acceptable outcome - making us whole again. I have insured my replacement vehicle with Youi again... as I know I can trust them when worst comes to worst. Thank you again Layla and Youi for making us whole again- Alex
Follow-up · In follow up to the accident that happened (now) 12 months ago- Toyota detailed that it would take 9 months to get a replacement landcruiser after Youi had agreed to a new-for-old replacement, which was outside the 6 month time period for a replacement vehicle- However Downtown Toyota in Brisbane detailed that they could give me the CFO's vehicle… Read more
Positive reviews
Bought a new hybrid car and since we were with Youi for the past 10 months decided to check out their insurance quote for the new hybrid car. Had a very pleasant young man Josh helping me out on the phone with the details of the new car for a quote. He was very polite, patient and came up with a very competitive quote compared to other insurance… Read more
companies. Not only was the premium $200-$400 cheaper than the nearest 2 competitors but the benefits on a new car replacement, road side assitance included. I was also able to get a quick cancellation and refund for my old policy without hassle in the same phone call from a another lovely team member. Thanks Youi for the pleasant and efficient service.
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I got multiple quotes over the years from all the big brands and the smaller guys as well, everyone made it really hard to insure my 1980 F100, but Youi made it simple, quick and affordable. You talk to a real aussie, not someone who barely speaks English, and they're trained to be helpful and receptive. Well done Youi. You deliver what the people want. Show details
Ed I actually really dislike your ads for youi, but it worked. When my car insurance came up for renewal, I thought I would check youi cause I can't get Ed out of my head. The service was first-class, and the savings exceeded my expectations, also, extras were included at the same cost, like roadside assist. Go Ed, go youi.. Show details
Negative reviews
Very bad sales approach and pushing you provide all private information during a quotation. I use their website to get a quote. Youi made a website seems easy but after 10 minutes wasting time to provide personal info, property info. There is NO quotation send to me and review after completion step. Instead, Youi have their sales to call my… Read more
mobile. Ask many other information of my personal like surname and also ask other property rental info. Then, repeat all field info and tell me you must fill all 100% correct personal / property info. Until then, you think Youi will send me the quotation? No way, they read terms and conditions for 5 minutes. I patiently ask you asked me 15 questions and repeat my all online data, then you read terms and conditions. Wasn't it done? No! They asked you the quote you want to is XXX YYY, then finally tell me verbal quote and immediately ask me is this higher or lower then your quote. I said I request you to send me the quote. I don't let you know higher or lower, what's the point for customer? He repeatly ask me why you need a quote for 5 times in the call. I told him for price check which he doesn't believe and ask again why you get a quote...
You know what, finally, Youi didn't send me the quote by email. This is the worst insurace company and VERY SUPER PUSHY. Also very bad after wasting your 30 minutes, there is NO quotation received!!
After 30 minutes pushing you to provide private info, property info, rental info, why you get a quote but NO quotation sent to you! Don't trust Youi! The worst in Australia!!
Absolutely terrible experience, called for a breakdown assistance as it happened in the freeway and I had my kid with me , was told to help will be there at a maximum of two hours . Called again after two hours , was told another 45 mins . Still left without help for over 3 and a half hours with a kid in the freeway . Show details
Having seen all the advertising on TV for Youi beating insurance, I thought to contact them and very soon got a call back to get details. Was on the phone for twenty minutes but no way were they able to beat my Coles car insurance price. Waste of time. Show details
Recent reviews
Pensioners Beware My dad was with youi for the last 13 years. Each year youi hiked up his premium until he was paying, at the age of 83, $161 month ($1920 a year). When contact a customer service representative, was rude, yelled over the top of myself and my dad and then attempted to bully him stating he would have to cancel his policies unless… Read more
he answered questions so they could update the policy and cover this injustice. To be clear dad is a pensioner who drives under 10,000km a year. After finally getting away from the abusive customer representative we spoke to the manager Jack, who (get this) charged dad a $30 cancellation fee on each policy after they had been ripping him off for multiple years. This is now a fair trading complaint that I will be contacting a current affair about
I found their service very good, Penelope explained everything in detail as to the process for my Claim, the Claim went through without any hassles. Holly assisted me with my Taxi reimbursement. Show details
I have not had the same experiences as some others report. Mostly the same as most reviewers. I have other insurances with you and a long time customer. I regularly check other providers but always stick with Youi. Services and products are exceptional in my opinion. Show details
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Lol they just rung 20m after posting this but hung up when I answered... Notes on file "Attempted to call customer"?