NSW CTP insurers set the price of your green slip. They do this competitively and according to how they measure their risk. State Insurance Regulatory Authority (SIRA) sets the Guidelines for insurers and the prices they can charge. Find out how the price of your green slip is set. 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
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
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 this series on registration and licensing in NSW, we’ve talked about standard vehicle registration. However, there are other types of registration available. These include historic and classic, conditional and seasonal registration. You may also be eligible for registration concessions. Read More
In Australia you must register your vehicle before you can drive it on the roads. In NSW, you must buy CTP insurance (green slip) before you can register your vehicle. Some vehicles need a safety check (pink slip) or safety and identity check (blue slip). Find out how much your registration will cost.
This is the first article in our 6-part series, How registration works in NSW. Read More
The recent lockdown saw a huge drop in traffic on Sydney’s streets. There were only 65 million journeys, 43% less than the same period in 2019. No doubt traffic will build up again after lockdown. If surveys are right, many people have neglected to maintain their cars. Further, could the lockdown affect people’s driving abilities? Read More
Having a road accident is always serious, no matter where it occurs. Your green slip covers you whether you have an accident in NSW or another state or territory. However, if you have an accident outside NSW, benefits for your injuries depend on where it happened. These benefits can be very much affected by whether it was your fault or not. Read More
In NSW, compulsory third party (CTP) insurance is called a greenslip. This is because it used to be printed on green paper. Your greenslip is an insurance policy that pays compensation for people who are killed or injured in a road accident involving your vehicle. It does not cover you for damage to your property or the property of others. Read More
Did you know you need compulsory third party (CTP) insurance to register a vehicle in Australia? It protects you from financial loss if your vehicle is involved in a road crash causing injury or death to yourself, other drivers, passengers or pedestrians. That’s why it’s important to understand CTP insurance. Read More