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Can demerit points affect your car insurance?
2+ hour, 34+ min 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
2+ mon, 2+ week 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
3+ mon, 4+ 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
9+ mon, 2+ week 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, 1+ day 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, 3+ day 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…...