car insurance costs
Jan 17th 2003, 10:14 pm
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car insurance costs
me and a few mates are going to be traveling around oz hopefully in a van of
some sorts and i was just wondering what insurance costs are like, i'm a 22
year old guy so will they charge me through the nose or is it quite
resonable compared to the UK
some sorts and i was just wondering what insurance costs are like, i'm a 22
year old guy so will they charge me through the nose or is it quite
resonable compared to the UK
Jan 18th 2003, 1:10 am
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Re: car insurance costs
in article [email protected], Lee Beames at
[email protected] wrote on 1/18/03 7:14 AM:
> me and a few mates are going to be traveling around oz hopefully in a van of
> some sorts and i was just wondering what insurance costs are like, i'm a 22
> year old guy so will they charge me through the nose or is it quite
> resonable compared to the UK
>
>
Your compulsory third party (which protects against injury to third parties,
but NOT their property OR you OR your vehicle) is included in your
registration - so check how much "rego" is left on the vehicle you choose to
buy. That cost varies on renewal by the time you renew (3 months, six
months, a year) and where you garage the vehicle (rural is less expensive,
usually).
Third party property and your own property varies wildly just like any other
insurance; it can be a bit difficult for "foreigners" to get. Take a copy
of your drivers' abstract if you can.
[email protected] wrote on 1/18/03 7:14 AM:
> me and a few mates are going to be traveling around oz hopefully in a van of
> some sorts and i was just wondering what insurance costs are like, i'm a 22
> year old guy so will they charge me through the nose or is it quite
> resonable compared to the UK
>
>
Your compulsory third party (which protects against injury to third parties,
but NOT their property OR you OR your vehicle) is included in your
registration - so check how much "rego" is left on the vehicle you choose to
buy. That cost varies on renewal by the time you renew (3 months, six
months, a year) and where you garage the vehicle (rural is less expensive,
usually).
Third party property and your own property varies wildly just like any other
insurance; it can be a bit difficult for "foreigners" to get. Take a copy
of your drivers' abstract if you can.
Jan 18th 2003, 1:25 am
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Re: car insurance costs
You haven't said if you are hiring or buying the van.
If buying you can obtain a quote here at the N.R.M.A. site.
http://www.nrma.com.au/
If hiring, here as a van hire site.
http://www.apollocamper.com/
The insurance costs for hiring appear to be the same regardless of your age,
so long as you are over 21.
"Lee Beames" wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> me and a few mates are going to be traveling around oz hopefully in a van
of
> some sorts and i was just wondering what insurance costs are like, i'm a
22
> year old guy so will they charge me through the nose or is it quite
> resonable compared to the UK
If buying you can obtain a quote here at the N.R.M.A. site.
http://www.nrma.com.au/
If hiring, here as a van hire site.
http://www.apollocamper.com/
The insurance costs for hiring appear to be the same regardless of your age,
so long as you are over 21.
"Lee Beames" wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> me and a few mates are going to be traveling around oz hopefully in a van
of
> some sorts and i was just wondering what insurance costs are like, i'm a
22
> year old guy so will they charge me through the nose or is it quite
> resonable compared to the UK
Jan 18th 2003, 2:16 am
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Re: car insurance costs
we would definately be buying a van and it'll only be some sort of shed with
wheels, so nothing too flash,
wheels, so nothing too flash,
Jan 18th 2003, 2:46 am
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Re: car insurance costs
in article [email protected], Lee Beames at
[email protected] wrote on 1/18/03 11:16 AM:
> we would definately be buying a van and it'll only be some sort of shed with
> wheels, so nothing too flash,
>
>
>
>
Then I would say skip the property coverage on your own vehicle; consider
getting third party property coverage. As I said, remaining rego is
important depending on where you're buying and how long you're staying.
Remember, all a RWC (roadworthy certificate) means is that it meets the
safety standards for that state. It does NOT mean the engine won't go BANG
in two days.
Hints - buy privately; car dealers are the same everywhere; get it checked
by a good independent (not the seller's mechanic unless you get really good
vibes, and not the manufacturer dealer e.g. Toyota, VW, etc.); ask for
receipts; and shop around. Tradingpost.com.au is a good place to start.
[email protected] wrote on 1/18/03 11:16 AM:
> we would definately be buying a van and it'll only be some sort of shed with
> wheels, so nothing too flash,
>
>
>
>
Then I would say skip the property coverage on your own vehicle; consider
getting third party property coverage. As I said, remaining rego is
important depending on where you're buying and how long you're staying.
Remember, all a RWC (roadworthy certificate) means is that it meets the
safety standards for that state. It does NOT mean the engine won't go BANG
in two days.
Hints - buy privately; car dealers are the same everywhere; get it checked
by a good independent (not the seller's mechanic unless you get really good
vibes, and not the manufacturer dealer e.g. Toyota, VW, etc.); ask for
receipts; and shop around. Tradingpost.com.au is a good place to start.
Jan 18th 2003, 6:20 am
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Re: car insurance costs
having the engine go bang isn't too much trouble i've worked on enough
bangers in my time,
cheers for the advice
bangers in my time,
cheers for the advice
