New look car insurance renewals steer competition forward
Revamped renewal notices mean Aussies might now be able to take the wheel on their car insurance and hunt for a more competitive deal!
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New pay-per-km car insurance ‘Koba’ to launch soon
Drivers searching for a usage based car insurance policy will soon have another option to add to their list. Set to launch this month, Koba Insurance is designed to offer reduced premium costs to people who clock up less than 7,000km per year on the road.
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Public transport use picks up in early 2021, but where will the COVID road lead?
New Roy Morgan data shows public transport use surged in the March 2021 quarter, with around 8.9 million Australians aged over 14 (or 42% of that contingent) riding the rails, buses and ferries.
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Car collisions cost Aussies $6.5 billion in repairs over the last year
New research has found the average Australian driver faces a repair bill of $1,524 if their car is damaged in a road collision.
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The ‘Netflix’ of car insurance: How ROLLiN' is changing the Aussie car insurance landscape
Over the last year we’ve seen some pretty massive changes to the way we live, work and socialise. Luckily for Australian drivers trying to manage car insurance premiums as the cost of living climbs, there’s an insurance provider who’s been offering simple, flexible service from the get-go.
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Bingle, Stella and more rewrite the rules of car insurance in 2021
Back in the day, taking out car insurance meant flipping through the yellow pages, circling providers and numbers to call. Now, in 2021 a quick internet search is all that’s required to find the right cover. Insurance companies have moved online and a fair few are even rewriting the rules altogether!
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Australians to get new look insurance policy renewal notices from July 1
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.
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NSW waives stamp duty for EVs: Will green transport be more affordable now?
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.
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Independent petrol chains offer lower prices, ACCC research finds
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.
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4 things to remember when buying a secondhand car
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.
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