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

Georgia Brown

Personal Finance Editor

What does ‘choice of repairer’ mean, and is this an insurance option you really need?

When shopping for car insurance, it’s worth understanding what options may be available under different policies and how much value they could offer you.

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22 Aug, 2022

4 min read

What does ‘choice of repairer’ mean, and is this an insurance option you really need?

Jodie Humphries

Personal Finance Editor

Which is the safest car in Australia? | RateCity

If you are in the market to buy a car, it’s important to compare safety features and ratings to find a car that keeps you and your family safe on the roads.

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04 Jul, 2022

4 min read

Which is the safest car in Australia? | RateCity

Jodie Humphries

Personal Finance Editor

Tips to find affordable car insurance for high-risk drivers

Making several claims or being involved in an accident may categorise you as high-risk and can potentially increase the car insurance premium. Even if the insurers consider you a high-risk driver, there are ways to improve your driving record and lower the premium cost.

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02 Jun, 2022

4 min read

Tips to find affordable car insurance for high-risk drivers

Jodie Humphries

Personal Finance Editor

Is including insurance in a long-term car lease cheaper than insuring the car separately?

Purchasing car insurance separately for a leased car can prove more expensive, but consider checking if the dealer offers basic insurance with the lease.

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24 Jan, 2022

4 min read

Is including insurance in a long-term car lease cheaper than insuring the car separately?

Jodie Humphries

Personal Finance Editor

Car insurance before buying a used car

Insuring a car before you buy it is often recommended, especially if the car is a used car. Find out how you can do it.

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22 Dec, 2021

4 min read

Jodie Humphries

Personal Finance Editor

How do insurance companies work out how much your car is worth?

If you’ve totalled your car, you might be wondering how insurance companies value it. See the process and the ways insurers make their estimate.

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16 Dec, 2020

4 min read

How do insurance companies work out how much your car is worth?

Jodie Humphries

Personal Finance Editor

How to get cheap car insurance for teens

When buying car insurance for teens, the price of the policy can be a considerable concern as drivers under 25 are often charged the highest car insurance premiums among all age groups. As insurance providers generally don’t offer exclusive, affordable car insurance for teens, getting a suitable policy can require extensive research.

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02 Dec, 2020

4 min read

How to get cheap car insurance for teens

Jodie Humphries

Personal Finance Editor

Your guide to third party property car insurance

Is third party property car insurance the right option for you? Learn what third party property insurance covers and who should consider it.

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29 Nov, 2020

4 min read

Your guide to third party property car insurance

Jodie Humphries

Personal Finance Editor

Understanding car insurance for p platers

As a provisional driver, you’ll be applying for your first car insurance. There are some details you need to know to know about car insurance for p platers before you apply.

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28 Nov, 2020

8 min read

Understanding car insurance for p platers

Jodie Humphries

Personal Finance Editor

Are there any student car insurance plans?

Car insurance providers may not offer special student car insurance plans. You should look at buying only the necessary insurance coverage or look for discounts.

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26 Nov, 2020

6 min read

Are there any student car insurance plans?

Jodie Humphries

Personal Finance Editor

Alternatives to a car insurance cover note

Are you looking for temporary car insurance cover for your car? You can get the benefits of a car insurance cover note by using these alternatives.

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23 Nov, 2020

4 min read

Alternatives to a car insurance cover note

Jodie Humphries

Personal Finance Editor

What you should know about third-party fire and theft car insurance

A third-party fire and theft car insurance policy covers your liability in an at-fault accident and also covers your car for fire damage and theft.

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22 Nov, 2020

5 min read

What you should know about third-party fire and theft car insurance

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

Georgia Brown

What does ‘choice of repairer’ mean, and is this an insurance option you really need?

Jodie Humphries

Which is the safest car in Australia? | RateCity

Jodie Humphries

Tips to find affordable car insurance for high-risk drivers

Jodie Humphries

Is including insurance in a long-term car lease cheaper than insuring the car separately?

Jodie Humphries

Car insurance before buying a used car

Jodie Humphries

How do insurance companies work out how much your car is worth?

Jodie Humphries

How to get cheap car insurance for teens

Jodie Humphries

Your guide to third party property car insurance

Jodie Humphries

Understanding car insurance for p platers

Jodie Humphries

Are there any student car insurance plans?

Jodie Humphries

Alternatives to a car insurance cover note

Jodie Humphries

What you should know about third-party fire and theft car insurance

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