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

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No Claim Bonus

No claim bonus is the amount of discount applied to your car insurance premium to reward you for not making any claims and for being a good driver.

Car Insurance

15 Mar, 2010

1 min read

No Claim Bonus
Laine Gordon

Head of Public Relations

Future forward How technology can help you save on car insurance

Car Insurance - many of us are always looking out for a better deal, but it isn't until you actually compare quotes that you realise many of the advertised offers from new and existing car insurance companies aren't as attractive as they first appeared.

Car Insurance

03 Mar, 2010

3 min read

Future forward How technology can help you save on car insurance
Laine Gordon

Head of Public Relations

Perfect match Finding the right car insurance cover

If you apply the same commitment to finding a partner when choosing car insurance, you will find the right fit while saving time and money. Searching for the right type of car insurance cover can be like searching for that special someone.

Car Insurance

03 Mar, 2010

3 min read

Perfect match Finding the right car insurance cover
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Vehicle Modifications

Vehicle modifications can increase the cost of your comprehensive car insurance. This is because insurance providers may deem the car more attractive to thieves and are more likely to be involved in an accident.

Car Insurance

18 Feb, 2010

1 min read

Vehicle Modifications
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Quick Quote

If you want to find a quick quote for car insurance, you should start by searching on RateCity. It only takes a few minutes to fill out our comprehensive car insurance quick quote.

Car Insurance

18 Feb, 2010

1 min read

Quick Quote
Laine Gordon

Head of Public Relations

Drivers comparing car insurance online beat rising premiums

Car insurance premiums are expected to rise in 2010 as a result of insurers compensating for lost profits in 2009. However, as new competitors enter the market, Australians who shop around for car insurance will be sure to find better offers.

Car Insurance

10 Feb, 2010

3 min read

Drivers comparing car insurance online beat rising premiums
Laine Gordon

Head of Public Relations

Car makeovers make it hard to insure

Whether it's souped up suspension or a wild sub-woofer, giving your car a radical makeover could make it hard to insure. Two key factors play an important role in determining the cost of car insurance - the risk that the vehicle could be involved in a collision, and the likelihood of theft.

Car Insurance

10 Feb, 2010

3 min read

Car makeovers make it hard to insure
Laine Gordon

Head of Public Relations

Risking cheaper car insurance for peace of mind?

Is cheaper comprehensive car insurance is worth the risk? The excitement of buying a new car can often be dampened by the harsh reality of drudging through myriad car insurance options to find the best one for you.

Car Insurance

10 Feb, 2010

3 min read

Risking cheaper car insurance for peace of mind?
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Virgin Car Insurance

Virgin car insurance launched in 2009 with one aim - to bring fairness to the Car Insurance industry. Offering their Renewal Price Promise, Flexi Excess Discount AND Refer a Friend offer, Australian drivers get 3-ways to save, plus all the service you expect from Virgin.

Car Insurance

10 Feb, 2010

1 min read

Virgin Car Insurance
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Virgin Money Car Insurance

Following a number of small, new players in the market, Virgin Money car insurance launched towards the end of 2009 to compete for a share of the online car insurance market.

Car Insurance

10 Feb, 2010

1 min read

Virgin Money Car Insurance
Laine Gordon

Head of Public Relations

Repair rip offs Avoid the sting

How to make the most of car insurance if you’re faced with an accident. Lack of planning and a little bit of dishonesty from the repairer can leave you overcharged for the services and unprepared for costs, which is why it pays off to know a bit more about your car and how insurance cover can help.

Car Insurance

25 Jan, 2010

3 min read

Repair rip offs Avoid the sting
Laine Gordon

Head of Public Relations

Aussies pay $3.36 billion too much on car insurance

Australians have been content with paying high premiums and fees on their car insurance for years now, but new research suggests that these costs may be far higher than we deserve to pay.

Car Insurance

25 Jan, 2010

3 min read

Aussies pay $3.36 billion too much on car insurance

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