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

Jodie Humphries

Personal Finance Editor

High-performance car insurance: Everything you need to know

High-performance cars are luxurious, sleek, and come at a hefty price. With this price, owners want to find the best high-performance car insurance for their vehicles.

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17 Jan, 2023

7 min read

High-performance car insurance: Everything you need to know

Peter Terlato

Personal Finance Editor

How do you file a car insurance claim?

If you are involved in an accident, your priority, whether or not you’re responsible, is to collect as much information as possible, including when and where the incident occurred and details of the other car and driver. These details must then be reported to your insurer.

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16 Jan, 2023

7 min read

Mark Bristow

Personal Finance Editor

Can you claim insurance for car dents?

Car insurance covers you for some of the costs of repairing damage to your car. But is it worth claiming car insurance for a dent?

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13 Jan, 2023

3 min read

Jodie Humphries

Personal Finance Editor

What are the types of car warranties?

When you buy a new car, it’ll come with one of the types of car warranties that protect you from technical, design or mechanical issues caused by the manufacturer.

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11 Jan, 2023

5 min read

Peter Terlato

Personal Finance Editor

How much does car insurance cost in Australia?

The amount you'll pay in car insurance costs can depend on the level of coverage you want as well as the car you drive, your age and and driving history.

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11 Jan, 2023

5 min read

How much does car insurance cost in Australia?

Jodie Humphries

Personal Finance Editor

Car insurance claim tips you must know

A car accident can happen anytime to anyone, and it’s helpful to know some car insurance claim tips to help you get through the claim when feeling stressed.

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10 Jan, 2023

6 min read

Jodie Humphries

Personal Finance Editor

Backpackers’ car insurance guide

If you’re backpacking around Australia for more than three months, it may be helpful to have a car. You’ll also want to get car insurance for backpackers.

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23 Dec, 2022

6 min read

Peter Terlato

Personal Finance Editor

Can I drive a new car without insurance?

In most states, you’re required to have your compulsory third party insurance completed and paid for before you drive the car off the dealership’s lot. The only time you can possibly legally drive an uninsured car is when you have to get the vehicle registered.

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05 Dec, 2022

3 min read

Can I drive a new car without insurance?

Jodie Humphries

Personal Finance Editor

Everything you need to know about rideshare car insurance

If you want to become a rideshare driver for companies such as Uber, Ola, etc., you’ll need car insurance for rideshare drivers.

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30 Nov, 2022

4 min read

Everything you need to know about rideshare car insurance

Jodie Humphries

Personal Finance Editor

How to settle complaints with the car insurance ombudsman?

If you’ve made a car insurance claim and are unsatisfied with your insurer's response, the car insurance ombudsman may be able to assist you in settling your issues.

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17 Nov, 2022

6 min read

How to settle complaints with the car insurance ombudsman?

Jodie Humphries

Personal Finance Editor

Can a dash cam lower your car insurance premium?

Many Aussies have a dash cam installed in their car, but can you get any sort of dashcam car insurance discount? Not at the moment, but it may help you with a claim.

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28 Oct, 2022

4 min read

Can a dash cam lower your car insurance premium?

Jodie Humphries

Personal Finance Editor

Is it worth getting a multi-car insurance policy? | RateCity

Is multi-car insurance worth it? Are you wondering if you can get discounts, save some time and minimise paperwork? A multi-car insurance policy can save time and effort and improve your chances of getting discounts on premiums.

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09 Sep, 2022

3 min read

Is it worth getting a multi-car insurance policy? | RateCity

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

Jodie Humphries

High-performance car insurance: Everything you need to know

Peter Terlato

How do you file a car insurance claim?

Mark Bristow

Can you claim insurance for car dents?

Jodie Humphries

What are the types of car warranties?

Peter Terlato

How much does car insurance cost in Australia?

Jodie Humphries

Car insurance claim tips you must know

Jodie Humphries

Backpackers’ car insurance guide

Peter Terlato

Can I drive a new car without insurance?

Jodie Humphries

Everything you need to know about rideshare car insurance

Jodie Humphries

How to settle complaints with the car insurance ombudsman?

Jodie Humphries

Can a dash cam lower your car insurance premium?

Jodie Humphries

Is it worth getting a multi-car insurance policy? | RateCity

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