The recent lockdown saw a huge drop in traffic on Sydney’s streets. There were only 65 million journeys, 43% less than the same period in 2019. No doubt traffic will build up again after lockdown. If surveys are right, many people have neglected to maintain their cars. Further, could the lockdown affect people’s driving abilities? Read More
Archive year 2021
How do you remember your rego?
Remembering when your registration is due can be like trying to remember your mother-in-law’s birthday. greenslips.com.au can at least help you remember your rego. Read More
Death of the manual transmission
In 2020, only 5% of passenger cars and 1% of SUVs bought in Australia had a manual transmission. During 2019, even sales of electric vehicles were higher than sales of new manuals in the US. Electric vehicles are auto transmission only. It looks like we are witnessing the death of the manual transmission. Read More
How often must you pay for your greenslip?
How often you have to pay for your greenslip depends on how often you pay for registration. This is because the period of your greenslip has to match the period of registration. Read More
What happens if I have an accident in another state or territory?
Having a road accident is always serious, no matter where it occurs. Your green slip covers you whether you have an accident in NSW or another state or territory. However, if you have an accident outside NSW, benefits for your injuries depend on where it happened. These benefits can be very much affected by whether it was your fault or not. Read More
Up to speed
After being removed last year, fixed and portable warning signs for mobile speed cameras in NSW are coming back. The backflip comes after a public backlash and a whopping increase in fines. Even so, we know 98% of motorists don’t speed past mobile speed cameras. Does that mean 98% of Australians don’t speed at all? Read More
How do I compare greenslip prices?
Have you just received your registration renewal? Now is the time to decide who will be your greenslip insurer. Your cheapest insurer last year may not be the cheapest insurer this year. greenslips.com.au calculator is free and helps you compare all six greenslip insurers in NSW. It’s also the only site that offers True Comparisons. Read More
Are you a courteous driver?
We hear a lot about being a safe driver but not much about being a courteous driver. Perhaps the word “courteous” sounds too old fashioned, something to do with knights and ladies. But courtesy in driving may well be underrated on our roads. Read More
How does my driving record affect my greenslip price?
Your driving record is an important factor in the price of your green slip. Do you know what type of driver insurers consider to be a good driver? We look at how your driving history affects your greenslip price. Read More
Do you want to own a driverless car?
We often hear driverless cars are the future of transport. But who will own them? There are three possibilities. You could subscribe to a driverless car for as long as you like. You could pay per use, like taking a taxi. Or it could be all yours. But do you want to own a driverless car? Read More
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