Our favourite car colour in NSW is white, followed by grey and silver. British and American motorists prefer grey. Does car colour affect the price of your green slip or motor insurance? Find out here. Read More
Motor cars
Make sure nobody steals your car
Did you know car thefts have gone up, especially in regional areas? Your car is most likely to be stolen if it’s a Holden, Jeep, Land Rover or Audi and was manufactured before 2011. Meanwhile, a separate small survey of motorists claims Queensland is the car theft capital of Australia. Read More
Our complete guide to electric vehicles – Part 2
There’s a big worldwide push today for motorists to switch to driving electric vehicles. In Australia, only 3.4% of new vehicle sales are pure electric and about 83,000 EVs are currently on our roads. It’s early days and there is still a lot to learn. This is Part 2 of our complete 2-Part guide to electric vehicles to help you make your decisions. Read Part 1 here. Read More
How to compare green slips for your ute
Do you need a green slip for your ute? For the first time, every new vehicle in Australia’s Top 3 sales in March 2023 was a ute: Toyota HiLux, Ford Ranger and Isuzu D-Max. This year, light commercials have 22.1%, SUVs have 55.1% and passenger cars only 18.7% of the new car market. Find out how to compare green slips for your ute. Read More
Save money on running a car in NSW
The cost of living is rising and owning a car may be a big drain on the household budget. However, NSW residents can save money on the costs of running a car. You can save money on tolls, registration, and your drivers licence. Save money also by using our fuel Calculator, for the cheapest prices near you, and our greenslips.com.au Calculator, for the cheapest green slips. Read More
How much does it cost to run a car in Sydney?
Sydney is Australia’s most expensive city to run a car. The top 3 highest costs for an owner are car loans, fuel and tolls. If you have a loan, it could cost you 56% more every week to run a car than someone without a car loan. How much does it cost to run a car in Sydney? Read More
4 ways to keep your car safe in a heatwave
Summer is here and it’s the time when you load up the car and take a long trip. In extreme heat, your car needs as much care as you do. Did you know call-outs for overheating engines almost double between November and February? Here are some simple ways to keep your car (and you) safe in a heatwave. Read More
Is it better to buy a new or used car in 2023?
The market for new and used cars in Australia is looking healthy. Sales of new cars in September 2022 were up 12% after rising 17% in August. After a post-Covid lull, stock levels and supply are picking up. Meanwhile, strong demand but low supply have already pushed prices of used cars to record highs. Is it better to buy a new or a used car? You decide. Read More
Get the cheapest green slips for utes
Do you need a green slip for your ute? In June 2022, there were 4 utes in Australia’s new vehicle sales top 10. First and third were the ever popular Toyota HiLux and Ford Ranger. In fact, light commercials now have 24% of the market, compared to passenger cars with only 19%. Find out the cost of green slips for utes. Read More
Nobody wants passenger cars anymore
Only one passenger car entered the Top 10 sales charts in February 2022, the first time on record. Australians have made a big shift in their preferences. After all, the last time passenger cars outsold SUVs was in 2016. Is it true nobody wants passenger cars anymore? Read More
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