If you’re planning a long car trip in the summer holidays, you want to arrive safely. Make sure you check your vehicle thoroughly or organise a service before you set off. Then follow our 5 safe driving tips for an enjoyable holiday. Read More
Do you need to transfer vehicle registration to NSW? You must do this within 3 months if you’ve moved here from interstate with an interstate vehicle. If you live in NSW but have just bought a vehicle registered in another state or territory, you need to transfer registration. Find out the simple steps to transfer registration to NSW. Read More
Summer is here and it’s the time when you load up the car and take a long trip. In extreme heat, your car needs as much care as you do. Did you know call-outs for overheating engines almost double between November and February? Here are some simple ways to keep your car (and you) safe in a heatwave. Read More
The market for new and used cars in Australia is looking healthy. Sales of new cars in September 2022 were up 12% after rising 17% in August. After a post-Covid lull, stock levels and supply are picking up. Meanwhile, strong demand but low supply have already pushed prices of used cars to record highs. Is it better to buy a new or a used car? You decide. Read More
When you buy CTP green slip insurance, the premium you pay depends on many factors. One important one is where you live. We explore how where you live affects the cost of your green slip. Read More
Many vehicle owners in NSW ask us about the Fund Levy. They wonder if greenslips.com.au calculator prices include the Fund Levy. Here we set out levy amounts for each vehicle type and geographical region and what the levy pays for. Read More
Choosing a sustainable car is not as easy as it sounds. It all depends on how you define sustainability. A new European program, Green NCAP, compares common brands of cars for their lifetime environmental impact. It looks at the best and worst cases, with some surprising results. Read More
You still need CTP insurance even if you have comprehensive insurance. This is because CTP is mandatory insurance to cover people who are injured or die in a road accident. Comprehensive insurance is not mandatory and covers only property damage. We explore the differences between comprehensive and CTP insurance and which factors influence the prices of your premiums. Read More
In February 2020, we wrote a 2-part series questioning whether self-driving cars were just a fantasy. Automakers have spent billions to make the dream come true, but have still achieved only partial automation. Unfortunately, most motorists don’t understand the difference between self-driving and partial automation – and that’s the danger. Read More
Are you on Learner or Provisional 1 or 2 plates and need a green slip? A green slip is compulsory third party insurance to cover people who may be seriously hurt or killed in an accident involving your car. Green slips can be expensive for novice drivers but there are ways to keep prices down. Read More