There is no doubt that if you are an Australian resident that you have heard of companies such as AAMI, Budget Direct, Youi, GIO, RACV, RACQ and Bingle. But I bet you didn’t know there are +80 Australian Car Insurance companies willing to do business with you.
Traditionally there were only a handful of insurers you could use to buy your car insurance. These were often the motoring body insurance companies such as NRMA, RACV, RAA and RAC. Then you had the insurance companies that went through the offline broker distribution channel such as GIO, QBE, Allianz, VERO and Suncorp. You then have your companies that just sell insurance through their own channels without using brokers, these include, AAMI, Shannons, APIA and Just Car.
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How to get the Best Deal on your Car Hire
Alpha Car hire tips – Getting the best Price
Avoid collecting a car at the Airport:
- You’ll Save Money. Airport collection incurs an additional premium surcharge.
- You’ll Save Time. Long queues are common and time consuming.
- You’ll Save Energy. Having to search through a sea of cars with luggage is never fun.
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Benefits Of Buying A Used Car In Australia
Whether you are a resident or a temporary visitor in Sydney, or a home maker or a student at the University of Melbourne; if you want to stretch your car budget to the maximum, buying a used car in Australia might be a good idea for you.
The biggest benefit of buying used instead of new, is the amount of savings you get. When you buy a new car, you are also taking the hit from its depreciation. In the first three years, the price of a new car reduces by thirty percent owing to its depreciation. So when you buy a car that is about two to three years old, you are taking this price off your invoice.