Car Insurance Articles & News

The pros and cons of servicing your own vehicle

Laine Gordon

Oct 7, 2014( 3 min read )

Five ways you’re invalidating your car insurance

Car insurance is a necessity for every Australian car owner but like applying for a car loan, offering misleading information could land you in hot water, and in this case invalidate your car insurance premium altogether.

Kate Wick

Jul 17, 2014( 4 min read )

Women-only parking spaces

Next time you think about swinging into a car park, be sure not to take it too wide! Unlike South Korea, Australia doesn't have female-only parks.

Kate Wick

Jul 10, 2014( 3 min read )

Turn green into gold

Taking an eco-friendly outlook isn't just about rewarding the environment. It's possible to turn 'green' into gold with environmentally-aware money management.

RateCity Staff

Sep 5, 2013( 3 min read )

Women better drivers than men, research

A new study has finally settled the debate of which sex is best when it comes to motoring.

Laine Gordon

Jul 16, 2013( 3 min read )

What not to do after an accident

Car accidents are one of the more stressful situations we face in modern, particularly urban, life. With the best will in the world, they do happen. Here're a few simple rules that will help you cope with the immediate aftermath of a car accident, especially in relation to your car insurance.

Laine Gordon

Jul 4, 2013( 3 min read )

Budget cars more expensive to maintain

Motorists are being warned to look beyond the sticker price when buying a car and to factor in post-sales costs such as servicing, car insurance and a vehicle's fuel economy, after new research found some budget-priced vehicles can cost more to maintain than a luxury car.

Laine Gordon

Jun 13, 2013( 3 min read )

Would you give up privacy to save money?

Telematics - the combining of telecommunications and informatics in cars to make them smarter - enables insurance companies to monitor and measure driver behaviours, including how they use their cars.

Laine Gordon

May 7, 2013( 3 min read )

Driving dangerously this Easter could cost you

Aside from the obvious physical threats of dangerous driving, an offense behind the wheel - or loss of licence - could see motorists face increased car insurance bills for years to come.

Laine Gordon

Mar 28, 2013( 3 min read )