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Articles, tips, questions, and information about car insurance in Australia.

Mark Bristow

Personal Finance Editor

Do EVs cost more to insure?

Electric Vehicles (EVs) generally cost more to purchase than their petrol-powered equivalents, and may also often cost more to insure. However, the fuel cost savings may be able to help offset some of these higher expenses.

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14 Aug, 2023

4 min read

Alex Ritchie

Personal Finance Editor

Does car insurance cover breakdown repairs?

Even if you buy comprehensive car insurance, some incidents may not be covered, such as breakdowns. Consider checking all exclusions when purchasing the policy.

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14 Aug, 2023

4 min read

Does car insurance cover breakdown repairs?

Peter Terlato

Personal Finance Editor

How long after a car accident can you file a car insurance claim in Australia?

If you’ve been in a car accident, reporting it to your insurer as soon as possible and providing as many details as you can, may help to expedite the process.

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11 Aug, 2023

7 min read

How long after a car accident can you file a car insurance claim in Australia?

Alex Ritchie

Personal Finance Editor

Can I make monthly car insurance payments?

Your quote for a car insurance policy may suggest an annual premium. Still, most insurers also accept a monthly car insurance payment, often at no extra cost.

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10 Aug, 2023

4 min read

Can I make monthly car insurance payments?

Alex Ritchie

Personal Finance Editor

Why is car insurance for under 25 drivers more expensive?

If you’re under 25, your chances of being in a car accident are much higher. This risk can significantly impact the cost of your car insurance premiums.

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09 Aug, 2023

5 min read

Why is car insurance for under 25 drivers more expensive?

Jodie Humphries

Personal Finance Editor

Understanding 4x4 car insurance in Australia

If you own a 4x4 and are planning to use it to go offroad, it’s important to choose the right 4wd car insurance to suit your needs. Understand what insurers offer to decide.

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09 Feb, 2023

6 min read

Understanding 4x4 car insurance in Australia

Jodie Humphries

Personal Finance Editor

Understanding capped price servicing

Capped price servicing offers transparency to the service pricing when returning your vehicle for regular maintenance. Find out how it works.

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02 Feb, 2023

5 min read

Peter Terlato

Personal Finance Editor

What is car rental excess insurance?

Car insurance excess can be expensive. It can also be costly to reduce this amount to zero. Buying car rental excess insurance is an alternative option to consider that may prove to be the most cost-effective solution.

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30 Jan, 2023

5 min read

Jodie Humphries

Personal Finance Editor

Is using a car insurance broker worth it?

Getting the right car insurance can help with the premium cost and ensure you’re properly covered. But how do you choose? Car insurance brokers can help.

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25 Jan, 2023

3 min read

Is using a car insurance broker worth it?

Vidhu Bajaj

Personal Finance Writer

Manual vs automatic car: which is better?

Find out the difference between a manual and an automatic car and which is better to drive.

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23 Jan, 2023

6 min read

Manual vs automatic car: which is better?

Jodie Humphries

Personal Finance Editor

Learn what to do when you have a car accident in Australia

Worried about what to do after a minor car accident? Remaining calm, getting medical help, and informing your insurer should be the first steps you take.

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18 Jan, 2023

3 min read

Learn what to do when you have a car accident in Australia

Jodie Humphries

Personal Finance Editor

Your guide to buying a vehicle out of state

Purchasing a car out of state may offer some advantages, but if you’ve not done this before, it can be a daunting task helped by research.

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17 Jan, 2023

5 min read

Your guide to buying a vehicle out of state

Mark Bristow

Personal Finance Editor

20 Dec, 2024

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

Mark Bristow

Personal Finance Editor

24 Oct, 2024

Car Insurance Articles

Mark Bristow

Do EVs cost more to insure?

Alex Ritchie

Does car insurance cover breakdown repairs?

Peter Terlato

How long after a car accident can you file a car insurance claim in Australia?

Alex Ritchie

Can I make monthly car insurance payments?

Alex Ritchie

Why is car insurance for under 25 drivers more expensive?

Jodie Humphries

Understanding 4x4 car insurance in Australia

Jodie Humphries

Understanding capped price servicing

Peter Terlato

What is car rental excess insurance?

Jodie Humphries

Is using a car insurance broker worth it?

Vidhu Bajaj

Manual vs automatic car: which is better?

Jodie Humphries

Learn what to do when you have a car accident in Australia

Jodie Humphries

Your guide to buying a vehicle out of state

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