As of 1 July 2021, insurance providers subscribed to the Insurance Council of Australia’s Code of Conduct will be providing customers with a year-on-year price comparison in their premium renewal notice.This new change is part of the council’s updated 2020 General Insurance Code of Practice.
As part of its 2021/2022 state budget, the NSW government has pledged $200 million to waive stamp duty fees for eligible, new and secondhand zero and low emission cars.
Throughout 2020, drivers in Australia’s five largest capitals (Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide) could have saved a combined $485 million by switching from the higher-priced petrol stations to lower-priced major retailers.
New car smell can be enticing, but there’s nothing quite like a bargain secondhand vehicle. But, as always, it’s best to proceed with buyer caution.
Tasmanian residents will be offered $1,000 by the state government to rent out their private vehicles to tourists through the Hire and Drive Reimbursement Program .
Feeling dismayed at proposed EV taxes? If cost is the main sticking point for you when it comes to going green on the road, then you might be interested in this piece of news.
So you’re personalising your ride with eye-catching number plates and have the perfect customised set picked out. The only problem? You’re not sure how this foray into individuality will affect your car insurance.
Whether you’re into hotrods or sensible commuter cars, everyone can agree tyres are an essential part of all vehicles. So it is strange to think most car insurance policies don’t cover damage to your tyres and wheel rims.
The safety rating of your vehicle will most certainly have some bearing on the insurance premium you pay. Some insurance companies may even refuse to provide cover for cars with a low rating. That said, to truly understand the significance of car safety ratings, we have to first look at what these ratings are and how vehicle safety is tested. Let's get into it.
If you’re finding yourself back riding trains and buses as 2021 rolls away from COVID restrictions, you might be looking for ways to minimise the somewhat unfamiliar cost of commuting.