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Is pay as you drive insurance and car sharing the future of driving

Is pay-as-you-drive insurance and car sharing the future of driving?

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?

Does car insurance cost less for first time drivers over 25

Does car insurance cost less for first time drivers over 25?

Numerous studies show that more young people are putting off learning to drive. For instance, in a 2019 report, Charting Transport revealed that licence ownership for 20 to 24-year-olds had declined considerably in Victoria and New South Wales.

Spring road trips car insurance must knows before you go

Spring road trips: Car insurance must-knows before you go

The refreshing floral scents and balmy nights of spring are like road trip fuel, especially since international excursions are off the table right now.Are you planning on filling up the old station wagon and becoming your own tour guide? You’ll want to tick a few boring-but-essential items off your holiday check list first. Making sure you’ve got the right car insurance for your road trip should be a top priority.Once the itinerary is sorted, check your comprehensive car insurance policy to find answers to these questions which might pop up on a road trip.

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6 iconic movie cars and what type of insurance they need

Let’s consider car insurance - if you own wheels you’ve just gotta have it! But here at Mozo we try to have a little fun along the road of organising premiums, excess and optional extras.Since many of us have been catching up on classic cinema during the pandemic, we assessed some beloved silver screen cars and outlined the kind of insurance they might need.From bare-bones cover to kingly comprehensive car insurance, check out what these famous fictional engines should be covered for. It might give you some haggling hints for when you’re renewing your own policy, or even inspire you to change things up in the motor department.

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4 car insurance questions all young drivers should ask

More than 30% of young Queensland drivers don’t know what their comprehensive car insurance policy covers, according to a recent study from QLD car insurer RACQ. This can be pretty costly any way you look at it. If you’re underinsured, you could end up having to cover massive costs after an accident. Or you could be paying for additional features on a comprehensive plan which simply don’t apply to your circumstances.This got us thinking: how much does the average person know about car insurance when they start driving? Unless you’re a total motorhead or vintage car enthusiast, you may not have a complete understanding.So, to get you on the road to the right level of cover, here are answers to some of the biggest car insurance questions.