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Where getting your driver's licence takes the most time and money
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (437+ words) How much time and money does it take to get your driver's licence? It depends on where you live." Learner drivers in one state are paying more than double to get their driver's licences than those in some others, recent…...
The fine print: Does a missed service automatically void a car's warranty?
1+ week, 4+ day ago (833+ words) A scheduled car service is essential for keeping your car running, so could skipping it lead to a voided warranty? Yes and no. Let's face it. In 2026, it's expensive to own a car. Amid the cost-of-living crisis, many Australians are…...
Can demerit points affect your car insurance?
2+ week, 2+ day ago (480+ words) Think demerit points are just a police matter? They're not, and some car insurers in Australia are watching driver records to assess premiums. It's no secret that in 2026, car ownership costs are some of the most expensive necessities most Aussies…...
Nearly 40, 000 Australian customers were overcharged for insurance, according to ASIC
3+ mon, 2+ day ago (434+ words) Tens of thousands of Budget Direct car, home, and motorbike insurance customers were overcharged, according to ASIC. The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has taken Budget Direct to court for allegedly misrepresenting discounts and overcharging tens of thousands of…...
Sweet little lies: Gen Z admit to fibbing on their car insurance
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (562+ words) Ever thought of lying on your car insurance application? Think again, experts say, as even a small fib can lead to big consequences. Almost a quarter of Aussie drivers have lied on their car insurance application, a new survey by…...
D-Max and MU-X owners can now get insurance through Isuzu that technically covers off-roading
10+ mon, 2+ day ago (394+ words) The Japanese ute and SUV brand now offers finance and insurance options that will cover drivers if they venture off-road in D-Max and MU-X models. Isuzu Ute Australia (IUA) is cutting out third-party financing and insurance companies by offering those…...
Why Australians are still driving around without insurance
10+ mon, 2+ week ago (769+ words) Registering a car can be confusing, especially for new drivers, but the lack of understanding about CTP is even more alarming. Here's why Australians are driving around without insurance. RELATED: The $410 red light fine you can get without even going…...
If you drive this type of car, you could be paying the most expensive insurance premiums
10+ mon, 2+ week ago (953+ words) There's no denying car insurance is getting pricier, but which models are the most expensive to insure? Here's what you need to know. There's no denying new cars are getting more expensive, but further compounding the problem is the fact…...