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Alex Ritchie

Personal Finance Editor

Does pay as you drive car insurance save you money?

Pay As You Drive insurance works by allowing customers to only pay for the kilometres they drive instead of paying a fixed premium. Pay As You Drive policies aim to provide a more individualised approach to calculating insurance costs.

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30 Nov, 2023

4 min read

Does pay as you drive car insurance save you money?

Alex Ritchie

Personal Finance Editor

What are the most common reasons your car insurance claim will be denied?

Let’s explore the most common reasons why car insurance claims are denied, helping you steer clear of potential pitfalls.

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23 Nov, 2023

4 min read

What are the most common reasons your car insurance claim will be denied?

Alex Ritchie

Personal Finance Editor

Does insurance cover a stolen car if the keys were in the car?

A car insurance policy that covers the theft of your car, such as third party fire and theft insurance, usually covers a stolen car. However, if the keys were in the car’s ignition, or left unattended in the vehicle full stop, some insurers may deny your claim.

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27 Oct, 2023

4 min read

Does insurance cover a stolen car if the keys were in the car?

Peter Terlato

Personal Finance Editor

Can you get car insurance without a permanent address?

Individuals taking out a car insurance policy are required to provide an address indicating where the car will typically reside. This is because car insurance premiums are partially determined by the postal code where your car is typically parked overnight.

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20 Oct, 2023

4 min read

Can you get car insurance without a permanent address?

Mark Bristow

Home & Personal Finances Editor

Can I have two insurance policies on one car?

It’s possible to have two or more car insurance policies on a single vehicle, such as to provide different types of coverage for a wide variety of situations. However, you can’t legally claim on two different car insurance policies for the same vehicle.

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10 Oct, 2023

3 min read

Can I have two insurance policies on one car?

Mark Bristow

Home & Personal Finances Editor

Can you get same-day car insurance?

While you can buy car insurance the same day you purchase a vehicle, the coverage may not always take effect immediately. It’s important to know whether any waiting periods may apply, so you aren’t unknowingly driving around without an active car insurance policy.

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10 Oct, 2023

2 min read

Alex Ritchie

Personal Finance Editor

What is comprehensive car insurance?

A comprehensive car insurance policy can be expensive, but it covers not just your liability for accidents, it can also protect you and your car.

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15 Sep, 2023

5 min read

Mark Bristow

Home & Personal Finances Editor

What is the difference between comprehensive and third-party car insurance?

When looking for car insurance, the two main factors you may consider are how much coverage you want, and how much different coverage options may cost. Compulsory third-party insurance (CTP) is a legal requirement when registering your car, but any cover beyond that is optional. This means you may only buy the cover you can afford, rather than the cover you need.

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29 Aug, 2023

4 min read

What is the difference between comprehensive and third-party car insurance?

Alex Ritchie

Personal Finance Editor

Which insurer offers the most suitable seniors’ car insurance policy?

For Australian seniors, car insurance usually costs more with age, and no insurer offers a specific policy. But they may be able to get some discounts.

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22 Aug, 2023

5 min read

Which insurer offers the most suitable seniors’ car insurance policy?

Alex Ritchie

Personal Finance Editor

What is excess in car insurance?

No matter which car insurance policy you buy, you may be able to control the cost of the policy by agreeing to pay a higher excess.

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16 Aug, 2023

3 min read

Mark Bristow

Home & Personal Finances Editor

What is vintage car insurance?

If you own a vintage car, you likely spend a lot of time and money on preserving this piece of motoring history. A vintage car insurance policy can help you protect your prized possession.

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16 Aug, 2023

4 min read

Mark Bristow

Home & Personal Finances Editor

How to find affordable car insurance for young drivers

Car insurance is usually more expensive for young drivers, as insurers consider them to be more at risk of being in an accident. But there are ways you can try to lower the cost.

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15 Aug, 2023

4 min read

How to find affordable car insurance for young drivers

Mark Bristow

Home & Personal Finances Editor

20 Dec, 2024

What should you do if you hit a kangaroo while driving?

Mark Bristow

Home & Personal Finances Editor

24 Oct, 2024

Car Insurance Articles

Alex Ritchie

Does pay as you drive car insurance save you money?

Alex Ritchie

What are the most common reasons your car insurance claim will be denied?

Alex Ritchie

Does insurance cover a stolen car if the keys were in the car?

Peter Terlato

Can you get car insurance without a permanent address?

Mark Bristow

Can I have two insurance policies on one car?

Mark Bristow

Can you get same-day car insurance?

Alex Ritchie

What is comprehensive car insurance?

Mark Bristow

What is the difference between comprehensive and third-party car insurance?

Alex Ritchie

Which insurer offers the most suitable seniors’ car insurance policy?

Alex Ritchie

What is excess in car insurance?

Mark Bristow

What is vintage car insurance?

Mark Bristow

How to find affordable car insurance for young drivers

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