There are few worse things than a rejected claim. If you have recently filed a claim that was rejected, you might be able to do something about this negative news. Rejected claims happen for a number of reasons, but you don’t have to settle for a rejection as a final answer. Instead, note the factors [...]
You have rights when it comes to car insurance. If you are not happy with your insurance company, there are ways to make sure that your complaints are heard. While time consuming, finding the right person to complain to will make all the difference. There are a couple of ways to file a complaint including [...]
Even as its value depreciates over the years, a car is still an asset to its driver. This is because it’s still worth a lot of money, which is where car insurance comes into play. All Australian car owners and/or drivers are familiar with compulsory third party insurance, but motorists tend to be less convinced [...]
Do you remember reading the fine print in your car insurance policy? If you answered no to that, you would number among the majority of car owners who carry out due diligence before committing to one policy but, surprisingly, fail to pass through this last checkpoint. One aspect of car insurance to which most subscribers [...]
There are several reasons that it can actually pay you to take a defensive driving course. Reducing your car insurance quote might be the best reason. Car insurance rates are based upon numerical scrutiny of information about a particular area. Insurance carriers use this information when they sell a policy. The occasion of fewer accidents [...]
A car insurance policy is must for Australian motorists. Depending on the level of coverage a motorist buys, auto insurance provides cover against financial loss or damages incurred through accidents, fire, theft, vandalism and, sometimes, adverse weather conditions. In general, the wider the area of coverage, the more a motorist has to pay. Introducing Compulsory [...]
First time buyers are likely to be quoted higher car insurance rates than drivers with established records – rates of up to 50% higher are not unheard of. Actuaries determine the risk for all possible population segments, and even though their assessment of first time buyers may not seem fair, you shouldn’t take things personally! [...]
Let’s say you’ve done exactly what the guides have suggested and obtained a number of quotes for a car insurance policy. The numbers, while not as cheap as you would have liked, still appear quite reasonable. You look up more information and are told to “carefully compare and analyze the quotes”. What do you do [...]
It’s often preferable to buy a newer car, with a factory warranty, rather than shelling out cash for an older car. An older car may cost you more in the long run; for example, you may have to pay more for: Unscheduled parts and repairs Petrol for a car with worse fuel consumption than a [...]
There’s a wide range of car insurance options in Australia, which is impressive for a country of its size. It’s easy to become overwhelmed given the number of companies offering “the best”, “the cheapest” or “the best and cheapest” car insurance, and we have identified 7 things that you should consider before you commit to [...]
