What Is Daily Conveyance Cover and How the Payout Works

How will you handle your daily commute while your car sits in a garage for repair after an accident? This is where daily conveyance cover comes in. Daily conveyance cover is one of the most overlooked add-ons in a car insurance policy, yet it solves a very real problem. When your car goes into the garage after an accident, your daily commute does not pause with it.

This cover pays a fixed daily allowance for each day your car stays under repair, covering the cost of cabs, autos, or other transport. This article breaks down how the payout works, what it does not cover, and how to add it to a new policy or at renewal.

What Is Daily Conveyance Cover?

Daily conveyance cover, also known as Conveyance Benefit by some insurance companies, including Bajaj General Insurance, is an option that gives a set amount of money for each day your car is in a garage getting fixed after an accident. The idea is straightforward. If your own damage claim is accepted and your car needs a day in the workshop, the insurance company gives you a daily payment so you can pay for taxis, auto-rickshaws or other ways to get around until your car is ready. This does not aim to pay for all your transportation costs. It helps make up for not having your own car. Imagine it as a support rather than a full substitute for your car.

Why This Cover Matters After an Accident

Most people focus on the cost of repairs when they get new car insurance, and they ignore the time they spend waiting. A car repair usually does not get done in one day. It can take anywhere from three days to two weeks depending on how bad the damage is. During that time, your daily life does not pause. You still have to reach the office, pick up groceries, or take a parent to a doctor’s appointment. Daily conveyance cover exists for exactly this gap. It will not fix your car faster, but it takes some pressure off your pocket while you wait.

How the Payout Works

The payout under this cover follows a fairly simple pattern. But the exact terms can vary between insurers and the plan you pick. Here’s what you should know to avoid confusion at claim time.

When the Payout Begins

The cover only activates once your own damage claim has been accepted by the insurer and your car has been sent to a network garage for repair. A routine service visit or a small scratch touch-up that does not involve a claim will not trigger this benefit. Some policies also require the car to stay in the garage for a minimum number of days before the daily allowance starts, so a quick one-day fix may not qualify at all.

How the Daily Amount Is Decided

Whatever payment you get always depends on the specific plan type and the coverage you chose at the time of purchase or renewal. Higher tier plans usually offer a larger daily amount than basic ones. This is one reason it helps to compare add-on details closely instead of assuming every conveyance cover works the same way across insurers.

How Long the Payout Continues

Insurers usually cap the number of days this benefit is paid, often somewhere between five and ten days per claim, though this depends on the policy wording. The daily payout from the car repair will stop once the car is repaired and handed back to you. The repair might take longer than the time they said it would. If that happens, you will not get any money for those extra days. So check how long the car can be in the shop before you actually need to get it fixed.

What This Cover Does Not Include

Daily conveyance cover is genuinely helpful, but it has clear limits. A few situations fall outside what it pays for, so it helps to know them before you actually need to file a claim.

• Does not pay for fuel costs during the repair period.
• Does not cover a rental car or a replacement vehicle.
• Does not apply if the underlying claim itself is rejected.
• Does not apply if repairs happen outside the insurer’s network garage.
• Rarely applies to theft claims, since there is no repair timeline involved.

How to Add Daily Conveyance Cover to Your Policy

You can usually select this add-on during the online purchase process itself if you are buying a new car insurance policy, right after choosing your base plan. It adds a small amount to your premium, and the exact cost depends on your car’s make, model, and the insurer’s pricing. Most buyers find it worth the extra premium once they realise how disruptive a week without their car can actually be.

Renewing Your Policy With This Cover

If you already own a policy without this add-on, you do not have to wait for a fresh purchase to get it. During car insurance renewal, insurers typically let you modify your add-ons before the new policy term begins. This is a good moment to review your claims from the past year and decide whether a daily allowance would have helped during any garage visits. Adding it at renewal time is usually just as simple as adding it during a fresh purchase.

Quick Checklist Before You Buy or Renew

A short check before you finalise your policy can save you a surprise later at claim time.

1. Check the daily payout amount listed for your specific plan.
2. Confirm the maximum number of days covered per claim.
3. Ask whether a minimum garage stay is needed before payout starts.
4.  Make sure your preferred garage is part of the insurer’s network.
5. Weigh the add-on cost against how disruptive a week without your car would be.

Final Thoughts

Daily conveyance cover will not get your car fixed faster, and it will not replace the comfort of driving your own vehicle. What it does is cover a real, everyday cost that most car owners underestimate until they are stuck without their car for a week. Before you buy something or renew something, take a few minutes to look at how much it costs each day, how many days it covers, and what conditions are part of the deal. A little homework can save you money and hassles the next time your car needs to be fixed.