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
Motor cars
Is it better to buy a new or used car in 2023?
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
Get the cheapest green slips for utes
Do you need a green slip for your ute? In June 2022, there were 4 utes in Australia’s new vehicle sales top 10. First and third were the ever popular Toyota HiLux and Ford Ranger. In fact, light commercials now have 24% of the market, compared to passenger cars with only 19%. Find out the cost of green slips for utes. Read More
Nobody wants passenger cars anymore
Only one passenger car entered the Top 10 sales charts in February 2022, the first time on record. Australians have made a big shift in their preferences. After all, the last time passenger cars outsold SUVs was in 2016. Is it true nobody wants passenger cars anymore? Read More
Hybrids are Australia’s favourite electric cars
Australians are buying 10 new hybrids for every new electric vehicle. Yet there are far more media stories about EVs than about hybrids. Do buyers think hybrids are better than EVs for our conditions? Or are they just not convinced to take the plunge into electric? Read More
What colour is your vehicle?
White is the all-time favourite for most light vehicles in NSW. Motorcycle riders favour Black, even though it makes them harder to see. Some colours are clearly safer than others. But is colour a factor in insurance premiums? Does colour affect the price of your greenslip? Read More
Change in the way we buy cars
In the last 4 years, Australians have changed the way they buy cars. They’re taking longer to do it, and spending more time researching online. Choice is also very influenced by their spouse or partner. However, there is a gap between the vehicle they intend to buy and the one they actually buy. Read More
Car theft watchdog closes its doors
Every 12 minutes somebody in Australia steals a car and more than a quarter of owners never see it again. Even so, the theft watchdog, National Motor Vehicle Theft Reduction Council, has just closed its doors. Be extra vigilant if you own a Holden Commodore/Toyota HiLux, live in Penrith/Tamworth, or go out on Friday/Saturday nights.
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It’s Ride your Motorcycle Week
Ride your Motorcycle Week is 29 November to 5 December. It’s time to get back on your bike after lockdown. Read More
Driving after lockdown
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