If you already own a historic vehicle, you know they’re not cheap to maintain. They constantly need mechanical repairs, spare parts and accessories or bodywork. In fact, enthusiasts in Australia spend $10 billion a year on around 970,000 historical vehicles. Can you afford to own a historic vehicle? Read More
Automotive
What’s going to happen to your local servo?
Did you know most people visit their local servo about once a fortnight? What’s going to happen if 50% of new car sales by 2030 are electric vehicles? Some say many service stations will be forced to close. Others say it’s an opportunity to create a different kind of servo. Read More
How much does it cost to run a car in Sydney today?
Owning a car in Sydney is a sizeable financial commitment, making it the most expensive city in Australia for car owners. The biggest expenses—car loans, fuel, and tolls—can add up quickly. If you’re financing a car, your weekly costs could be up to 56% higher than someone without a loan. So, what does it truly cost to run a car in Sydney, and how can you manage these expenses effectively? Read More
How often must you pay for your greenslip?
How often you must pay for your greenslip depends on how often you pay for your registration. This is because the period of your greenslip always matches the period of your registration. Read More
How to find your vehicle model variant
Not knowing your vehicle model variant is more common than you might think. However, greenslip prices from some insurers depend on knowing the exact vehicle model variant. Find your vehicle model variant in 3 steps. Read More
What is your favourite car colour?
Our favourite car colour in NSW is white, followed by grey and silver. British and American motorists prefer grey. Does car colour affect the price of your green slip or motor insurance? Find out here. Read More
Make sure nobody steals your car
Did you know car thefts have gone up, especially in regional areas? Your car is most likely to be stolen if it’s a Holden, Jeep, Land Rover or Audi and was manufactured before 2011. Meanwhile, a separate small survey of motorists claims Queensland is the car theft capital of Australia. Read More
Our complete guide to electric vehicles – Part 2
There’s a big worldwide push today for motorists to switch to driving electric vehicles. In Australia, only 3.4% of new vehicle sales are pure electric and about 83,000 EVs are currently on our roads. It’s early days and there is still a lot to learn. This is Part 2 of our complete 2-Part guide to electric vehicles to help you make your decisions. Read Part 1 here. Read More
Our complete guide to electric vehicles – Part 1
There is a big worldwide push today for motorists to switch to driving electric vehicles. In Australia, only 3.8% of new vehicle sales are pure electric and about 83,000 EVs are currently on our roads. Clearly, it’s early days and there’s a lot to learn. We hope our complete 2-Part complete guide to electric vehicles will help you keep up and make your decisions. Read More
What does car weight mean for road safety?
There’s no doubt cars in Australia are getting bigger and heavier. One reason is there are more safety features but mostly, it’s our preferences for larger SUVs and utes. Even most electric vehicles (EVs) weigh a third more than fuelled versions because of their batteries. Yet what does all this extra weight mean for road safety? Read More
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