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191. Excess insurer profit returned to motorists

Motorists can look forward to cheaper greenslips in 2022 when excess insurer profits are returned. A mechanism in the new NSW CTP scheme allows State Insurance Regulatory Authority to intervene when insurer profit goes over 10%. The average saving on a greenslip will be about $19.

192. Australia is the cheapest place to own a car

Did you know Australia is the cheapest country to buy and run a car? Even though it seems expensive to buy and own a car, our high incomes makes it more affordable for us than for other nations. At the same time, Australians are bucking the international trend for buying smaller, more fuel efficient vehicles. […]

193. 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.

195. Why you need the exact vehicle model variant

We constantly update the greenslips.com.au Calculator to reflect new prices or any new information that insurers require. For some vehicles and insurers, greenslip prices now depend on the particular variant of a vehicle model. This is why we ask you to select your vehicle model variant.

196. 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?

197. Trusted for 25 years

How things have changed So much has changed since we first had the idea to start a business to help people understand compulsory third party insurance in NSW, commonly known as green slips. Here’s a look at what’s happened in the over 25 years that greenslips.com.au has been helping you find your cheapest green slip. […]

198. How do you remember your rego?

Remembering when your registration is due can be like trying to remember your mother-in-law’s birthday. greenslips.com.au can at least help you remember your rego.

199. Death of the manual transmission

In 2020, only 5% of passenger cars and 1% of SUVs bought in Australia had a manual transmission. During 2019, even sales of electric vehicles were higher than sales of new manuals in the US. Electric vehicles are auto transmission only. It looks like we are witnessing the death of the manual transmission.