Car Insurance Articles & News

The pros and cons of servicing your own vehicle

Paying off a car loan can chew through your salary. So should you start servicing your vehicle yourself or leave it to the experts?

Laine GordonOct 6, 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 WickJul 16, 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 WickJul 9, 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.

RateCitySep 4, 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 GordonJul 15, 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 GordonJul 3, 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 GordonJun 12, 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 GordonMay 6, 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 GordonMar 27, 2013( 3 min read )

Should obese people pay more?

The weight debate has been reignited following the release of contentious new research that suggests obese people face a much higher risk - of up to 80 percent - of death in a car accident compared with people of normal weight.

Laine GordonJan 22, 2013( 2 min read )

Top 10 dangerous driving songs

Most of us like to listen to music when we drive. But there are some songs that should be avoided when behind the wheel, according to the results of a new study.

Laine GordonJan 9, 2013( 4 min read )

Great Aussie road trip under threat

The future of the great Aussie road trip is falling out of favour as young people increasingly turn their backs on driving holidays and embrace cheap airfares instead, research shows.

Laine GordonDec 17, 2012( 4 min read )

The dodgiest insurance claims ever attempted

Most who claim from their insurance have a genuine reason to do so. However, there are a few who attempt to pull a swift one on their provider.

Laine GordonSep 26, 2012( 4 min read )

Car insurance price war

It's almost certain that many motorists are paying much more than they need to for comprehensive car insurance, and new reports suggest premiums can vary by thousands of dollars for the same driver.

Laine GordonSep 5, 2012( 3 min read )