Using touchscreen menus while driving could be as distracting as texting. In fact, the vehicle safety body wants to bring back button controls. It’s curious that touching a mobile phone while driving is an offence, but using a touchscreen is not. Read More
Did you know an e-bike is not always a bicycle? Crashes and injuries are increasing as more people are riding them. We explain what is an e-bike and what laws apply when you ride one. Read More
Are you a business owner who needs a green slip for your vehicle? Consider who owns it, primary use of your vehicle, how far you travel and GST. Our green slip calculator compares prices for business owners. Read More
When you buy a green slip, do you wonder where your money goes? Around two thirds of a green slip premium goes directly to people who make green slip claims. The rest goes to the insurers, the Fund Levy, GST and other expenses of the Compulsory Third Party green slip scheme. Read More
The real cost of having demerit points on your licence is higher than you think. Did you know each demerit point lasts for 40 months? You may also pay over half more for your green slip – for 3 years. If you reach the limit, you lose your licence. Read More
Living on a crossroads in a busy suburb, we often hear drivers honking their horns. We call it ‘the daily honk’. What if, instead of a klaxon, we heard the quacking of a duck? Sounds quackers? Read More
It’s natural to want to save money. Some parents may drive a late model car while their teenager drives an old bomb. But inexperienced drivers are among the riskiest and older cars don’t protect them in a crash as well as newer ones. Read More
Did you know your green slip price depends partly on where you live? This is because insurers see some areas as higher risk for accidents and claims. Find out how much your address affects your green slip price. Read More
To share or not to share your car? We look at the pros and cons of sharing your vehicle with your kids. See what it means for the cost of your green slip. Read More
If you have an accident and it’s your fault, your green slip price could go up. If you also make a claim or incur demerit points, this also pushes up your green slip price. Remember, you pay less for safe driving, with no accidents or demerit points. Read More
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