Car Spotlight

Understanding the ins and outs of car insurance can help you make the right decision. Find out more about how it works and what’s covered.

Our guide to comprehensive car insurance will help you understand how it works and what is covered to help you make an informed decision.

Want to better understand compulsory third party insurance in NSW? This guide will help you better understand how it works and what’s covered.

Find out more about third party car insurance, what it covers and how it works. Our guide is aimed to help you make the right decision for your needs.

Want to better understand windscreen cover as part of car insurance? This guide will help you better understand how it works and what’s covered

As the old saying goes, “better safe than sorry”. And while nearly a quarter of Australia’s motorists aren’t covered for roadside assistance¹, there are countless reasons why you should be.

If you’re planning on buying a car, you’ll need to have some level of car insurance. Knowing what’s compulsory and what’s optional or ideal can be confusing, especially for those who are arranging car insurance for the first time. In this article we’ve broken it down for you to help you make the right choice in your car insurance package.

People often call Real Insurance to ask questions about their car insurance. And we love to help in any way we can. One of the most common questions we get is about the difference between market value and agreed value when taking out car insurance.

There are many different types of car insurance available on the Australian market. Real Insurance offers a range of car insurance products to help meet your needs.

Road trips are special journeys and you’ll want to ensure the whole family is comfortable and safe. Real Insurance has the checklist for you.

Choosing the right seat and fitting it correctly is key when it comes to children’s car seat safety. Real Insurance takes you through what you should consider.

In light of the new national car seat laws that came into effect this month, it has been revealed that 80% of parents use the wrong car seat for their child, use a restraint incorrectly, or don’t use a car seat at all.

When deciding to sell your car and purchase a new one, it is important to consider trading in your car as an option to take. Although trading in a car could leave you with less money than a private sale, the efficiency of this fast and easy process can out-weigh such factors as the dealer handles the entire transaction. Therefore, following the tips below can help maximise your personal gain from a trade-in and reduce any time wasting, leaving you with a sold car in no time.

Keeping your tyres in excellent condition is vital to your driving safety. Properly inflated tyres give your car better stability, braking, handling, and it prevents tyre failure. It will also save you money as it extends their life expectancy. Driving on soft tyres is not only unsafe, but it will also consume more petrol as they add to rolling resistance, meaning your car has to work harder.

Buying a car is a significant expense, but the costs don’t stop there. To help you manage your money and get the most out of the life of your vehicle, Real Insurance has put together this practical guide to more economical motoring to help reduce the ongoing costs of running your car.

A well-prepared emergency kit in your car could be the difference between getting back on the road, or hours spent beside it in the dark. Constructing one is about being prepared for the unexpected in the event of an emergency. It can be worth the extra money and organisation it takes to be prepared, to help you get back to driving without having to wait for roadside assistance, or to keep safe before they arrive in the event of an emergency.

A private sale can be a rewarding experience and more often than not leave you with a better deal than a trade-in. However, a private sale does come with an element of uncertainty and vulnerability, especially in the handover process. It is important when a seller is handing over their vehicle to a buyer that they understand the risks that can occur. Following the information below can create a simple and smooth handover process, keeping you safe and financially bruise-free.

Taking inspiration from the global decluttering movement led by Marie Kondo, Real Car Insurance presents these top tips for organising your car…

Real Insurance is happy to announce that we are now offering Compulsory Third Party (CTP) Green Slip Insurance to motorists in NSW.

Real Insurance has today signed a sponsorship deal with V8 Supercars for the 2016 racing season.

Exigen Insurance Solutions, the specialist in rapid implementation of new business initiatives and products for insurance, today announced that Celent, a leading research and advisory firm focused on insurance technology strategy, has awarded Exigen client Real Insurance, a division of Hollard Australia, a 2009 Model Carrier award for product innovation and speed to market of its world-first, "trust-based" pay-as-you-drive (PAYD) product.