So you’re off on summer holidays and you want to take Luna, your four-legged friend. First, ask if it’s a good idea to take her with you. Second, prepare to make her (and you) comfortable and happy on the way. Plus a few tips about what not to do. Read More
Articles by Corrina Baird
Corrina Baird
Writer and Researcher
Corrina used to lend her car to her kids and discovered what Ls, Ps and demerits mean for greenslips. After 20 years in financial services and over 9 years with greenslips.com.au, she’s an expert in the NSW CTP scheme. Read more about Corrina
How to save money on tolls
If you pay road tolls regularly, you know how pricey they have become. greenslips.com.au has been calculating the cost of five trips in Sydney for over 6 years. In that time, toll charges for those trips have gone up by 25%, and doubled if a trip included the M5 East. Fortunately, there are ways you can save money on tolls. Read More
How do I register a car from interstate?
It’s easy to research online cars for sale in another state or territory, but trickier to inspect and register them. Here are some tips to help you buy a car from interstate and register it in NSW. Read More
Should you teach your kids to drive?
Many parents naturally want to be involved in their children’s driving. Consider whether you should teach your kids to drive. Do you still know the road rules? What if you pass on your bad driving habits? Read More
What’s going to happen to your local servo?
Did you know most people visit their local servo about once a fortnight? What’s going to happen if 50% of new car sales by 2030 are electric vehicles? Some say many service stations will be forced to close. Others say it’s an opportunity to create a different kind of servo. Read More
10 years of better road safety
Our road safety record has been improving in the last 10 years. But it’s still not enough. The National Road Safety Strategy 2021-30 aims to reduce deaths each year by 50% and serious injuries by 30% by 2030. How will we do that? Read More
How much does it cost to run a car in Sydney today?
Owning a car in Sydney is a sizeable financial commitment, making it the most expensive city in Australia for car owners. The biggest expenses—car loans, fuel, and tolls—can add up quickly. If you’re financing a car, your weekly costs could be up to 56% higher than someone without a loan. So, what does it truly cost to run a car in Sydney, and how can you manage these expenses effectively? Read More
Why don’t we ride bicycles more often?
Cycling was more popular during the pandemic but now less than one in six people ride a bicycle each week. One in five people who don’t ride a bicycle feel it’s just too dangerous. Part of the problem is the lack of dedicated cycle paths and unsafe speed limits on local roads. Meanwhile, negative driver attitudes to cyclists don’t help. Read More
How do you buy your greenslip?
Fortunately, it’s quite smple to buy your greenslip is quite simple. Once you’ve chosen an insurer, there are a few easy ways to make a payment. greenslips.com.au does not sell greenslips but offers a useful tips on how to buy a greenslip. Read More
How often must you pay for your greenslip?
How often you must pay for your greenslip depends on how often you pay for your registration. This is because the period of your greenslip always matches the period of your registration. Read More
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