When it comes to car insurance, Victorians pay on average $229 more than the rest of Australia. That’s according to Mozo’s 2020 Car Insurance Report. The same report also revealed that 74% of drivers in the garden state are using their wheels less than this time last year.
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As with most things insurance-related, the answer as to whether rentals are covered under car insurance is not simple. Yes comprehensive car insurance does usually offer some cover for hire car costs. However, only in certain circumstances.
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While motorbikes and cars share the road, there are a few differences to take into account when choosing an insurance policy to suit each kind of vehicle.Some are more obvious – like having no windshield on a bike meaning you won’t need windscreen cover – while others might be harder to pinpoint. To make sure you choose the right policy for your set of wheels, be they a pair of two or four, here are some of the traits motorcycle and car insurance policies share, as well as key differences.
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Car insurance can be a tricky business, with all the policy details needing a fine-toothed comb. Sometimes it’s best to hash things out with a few mates, so please consider our anecdotal offerings below to be in a similar vein. Here, five members of the Mozo Editorial Team suggest their preferred type of car insurance, or at least the aspects of the policy they can’t do without.
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Wise shoppers are always on the look-out for bargains, especially when it comes to essential items like car insurance. If you’re after extensive coverage for your vehicle without a painful price tag, you’ve come to the right place.
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Sometimes it feels like you're throwing money out the door when you pay an insurance premium to protect your perfectly safe and functioning car, home and belongings. But if there’s ever a crisis, crash or kerfuffle, it really does pay to maintain your insurance.Here at Mozo, we try to help you find insurance policies to suit your needs. Each year we assess what’s on offer in the insurance world to find the best quality and best value policies in the Mozo Experts Choice Awards.In 2020, the Mozo judges scoured the fine print and gathered thousands of quotes to uncover the best insurance policies across comprehensive car insurance and home and contents insurance.Woolworths Insurance came out on top as a jack-of-all-trades, taking out an award in both product categories. Their Comprehensive Car Insurance and Building and Contents Insurance were both identified as top value competitors. According to Mozo’s expert judges, this means both policies offered a good level of cover while often being the more affordable option compared to others in the market.If you’d like to learn more about these great value-for-money insurance policies, check out the details below.
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Whether you’re a homeowner, car owner, or have an investment property or two up your sleeve, knowing your property is covered will give you the peace of mind should the unexpected occur. But where does one start when looking for a policy that gives you the cover you need at a price that won’t break the bank? Well, a good place to begin your search is with the winners of the Mozo Experts Choice Awards for car, home and landlord insurance.“Insurance is one of those things you don't really want to have to pay for it until you need it, but if something happens and you can make a claim it can make a massive difference to how well you recover from a bad situation”, Mozo Expert, Peter Marshall said.“It is important to make sure you understand what a policy does (and does not) cover to get the right insurance for your situation. Mozo analysis has found that even policies with similar levels of cover can have vastly different prices. Our awards are a great place to start for anyone looking for a new insurance policy as we compare both cover levels and prices to find those that we believe offer the best value overall” Peter Marshall concluded.This year’s Mozo Experts Choice Awards for Car, Home and Landlord Insurance were split into two categories: Exceptional Value and Exceptional Quality. To determine the winners, the Mozo experts compared over 160 policies from all three categories to determine the winners.Who was crowned Exceptional Value Insurer of the Year?For Car, Home and Landlord Insurance, Budget Direct was crowned Best Value Insurer of the Year for the second year running. Not only do Budget Direct offer Aussies competitively priced policies across the board, but their commitment to quality and innovation have made them a front-runner in the insurance market for over 20 years.
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Nobody expects to get in an accident on the road, but even if you’re nothing but careful, there’s always a chance some unfortunate incident might occur. That’s why it’s important to have car insurance. But with so many car insurance companies in Australia offering varying levels of cover, it can be difficult to know where to start.That’s where the Mozo Experts Choice Awards can help. Each year, our team of experts compare thousands of car insurance quotes, covering a diverse range of situations, to determine which policies consistently offer the lowest prices or best quality cover.This year, our judges recognised QBE for the exceptional value its comprehensive car insurance policy provides. Of the 66 providers compared for this year’s awards, QBE was one of only 7 insurers to make it to the winner’s podium.
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Car insurance report quick facts:
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COVID-19 has really been a game changer when it comes to driving. Many people may now require a private way to get around, or might be rethinking the need for their car during lockdown.World Car-Free Day rolls in on September 22 this year, encouraging motorists to give up their wheels for the day to minimise air pollution. It’s one of many initiatives linked to drivers reducing their carbon footprints, but it brings up a couple of other questions, too. Firstly, can Aussies live without their cars in the post-pandemic world? And then for the more financially astute drivers: how much does owning a car cost and are there any cheaper alternatives?
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