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New car warranties and your rights as a consumer
11+ hour, 3+ min ago (674+ words) Buying a new car comes with lots of perks " among them increasingly lengthy manufacturers" warranties, with capped-price servicing and roadside assist coverage sometimes thrown in. Manufacturers" warranties are designed to give buyers peace of mind, but despite popular opinion, your…...
What’s really fuelling your car service costs
7+ mon, 5+ day ago (52+ words) Caleb Runciman is a crime reporter for The West Australian. He graduated from Edith Cowan University in 2022 and joined Seven West Media earlier that year as a digital producer before joining The West's crime team in 2023. Caleb regularly covers crime,…...
Australia's frustration with motor insurance grows
7+ mon, 2+ week ago (21+ words) Australia's financial product watchdog continues to grapple with a mountain of complaints, with car insurance the leading cause of consumer consternation....
ACCC call on RAC Insurance delayed a month
7+ mon, 2+ week ago (308+ words) Sean Smith has reported on business matters for more than 30 years, working in Perth, Melbourne and London. He rejoined The West Australian in 2003, editing the paper's business section for eight years. He now provides business news, commentary and analysis. The…...
'Cheaper, fairer, ours': state insurance firm unveiled
8+ mon, 5+ day ago (26+ words) The West Australian is a leading news source in Perth and WA. Breaking local and world news from sport and business to lifestyle and current affairs....
Car insurance costs are surging in Australia – here's what the industry wants done
11+ mon, 2+ week ago (590+ words) The West Australian is a leading news source in Perth and WA. Breaking local and world news from sport and business to lifestyle and current affairs. If you think your car insurance premiums have been putting a strain on your…...