Insurance Glossary

Betterment

Last reviewed 25 July 2026 · by the Savvy Insurance editorial team

What is betterment?

Betterment is a contribution you may pay when a repair replaces a worn part with a new one, leaving your car in better condition than before the claim. The insurer covers the rest.

Example

If worn tyres are replaced with new ones after a claim, you may pay a betterment portion.

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