Every vehicle has a shape code Every vehicle registered in NSW has a vehicle shape code. Vehicle shape is important for charging the correct registration fees and green slip premiums. There are 3 main types of vehicle shape: motor car, light goods vehicle and motorcycle. Check your vehicle shape code When using the green slip […]
The average age of vehicles in Australia is higher than the average in developed nations. Yet technology has changed a lot in 10 years and many safety features are only available on newer models. Some groups are urging government to make it easier for people to afford newer vehicles to help stem the rate of […]
The NSW government has begun a 6-month trial of mobile pink slips or safety checks. An authorised examiner will come to your location and carry out an inspection of your vehicle. The pink slip will cost the same but the examiner will add an agreed callout fee.
Sales of new cars are at record levels in Australia even though wages growth is low. It seems we still want new cars, no matter what. In fact, Australians just love their cars: we’re even in the global top ten for car ownership.
The NSW government spent $300 million on road safety in the 2017 budget. Sadly, 392 people died in 2017, which was 12 more than in 2016. The road toll has increased each year since 2014 after decades of steady decline. In three years there were 20% more fatal car crashes and 85% more deaths in […]
Rideshare CTP Insurance Rideshare drivers pay the same CTP premium as other passenger vehicles. They also pay 10 cents per kilometre or 6.6 cents per kilometre if the journey started in a country region. The distance-based premium applies only when the driver has a fare-paying passenger. Rideshare is a type of point-to-point service.* Fare estimates […]
CTP insurance for taxis Taxis are treated like hire and rideshare operators who pay premiums based on distance travelled. The minimum CTP premium for taxis matches premiums for Class 1 vehicles. A taxi is a type of point to point vehicle*. Usage-based CTP charging started on 1 April 2018. Taxi operators have 2 options: pay […]
If you want to buy a used car, here are some tips about which models are safest. An Australian study, led by Monash University, gives 1-5 star ratings for nearly 400 models of vehicle. There was a huge difference between the best and the worst. In fact, a driver in the least safe car is […]
Everybody knows driving under the influence of alcohol is dangerous. More recently, Australian police started testing drivers for drugs that are known to adversely affect their driving. Now a recent US study finds drivers with a combination of alcohol and marijuana in their body are five times more likely than sober drivers to cause fatal […]
Renew, register and transfer NSW vehicle registration Did you just receive your registration renewal notice? Find out how to renew, register and transfer registration in NSW. How do I renew my NSW registration? To renew your registration in NSW, follow these 4 steps: Choose a registration period. Buy a green slip. Organise a pink slip […]