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131. Am I a dangerous driver?

Most people consider themselves to be good drivers. Yet many are still using their phones while driving, two fifths admit to speeding, and a fifth knowingly drive even though they are really tired. If you get demerit points for dangerous driving, it pushes up the cost of your green slip.

132. How do I register a vehicle in NSW?

In Australia, you have to register your vehicle before you can drive it on the roads. In NSW, you must buy CTP insurance (green slip) separately, before you can register your vehicle. You may also need to organise a safety check (pink slip) or safety and identity check (blue slip). Learn how to register a […]

133. Renew rego online to get a National Parks discount

Do you usually renew your registration online? You can get a National Parks discount. Enjoy $15 off one of 2 popular annual passes to National Parks in NSW if you renew your registration online.

134. Can I save money with a caravan?

Did you buy a caravan in the year to 31 January 2024? Vanners registered nearly 182,000 caravans in Australia, nearly a quarter of all registrations that year. A caravan is a great opportunity to spontaneously take a road trip at relatively low cost. Here are some ways you can save money with a caravan.

136. Should traffic fines be based on your income?

If traffic fines are supposed to deter people, then fixed fines deter low income earners more than wealthy people. A new report by an Australian thinktank proposes Australia adopts the Finnish method of basing traffic fines on income.

137. Are car safety features really that safe?

New cars are full of car safety features designed to make your driving more convenient and safer. The question is whether they actually do. Some drivers say they’re not always convenient and research suggests they’re not always that safe. Find out why.

138. Top 10 tips on demerit points

Demerit points are one measure of unsafe or unlawful driving so it’s worthwhile knowing all about them. Did you know they can push up the price of your green slip for 3 years? Here are our top 10 tips on demerit points.

139. How do I choose a registration period?

The first vehicle registration in NSW is always for 12 months. After that, you can choose a registration period each time you register your vehicle. Your registration period must match your green slip period. In some cases, you must register for 12 months but you can later switch to 6-month registration. Do you know when […]

140. Top 10 motoring surprises in 2024

Looking back at 2024, it was full of motoring surprises. This is our top 10 to round off the year. We’ll also be on the lookout for some more motoring surprises during 2025.