Articles by Hugo Schreuder
Five Great New-Car Buying Tips -
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Hugo Schreuder
Buying a new car is an exciting project and it can be one of the most enjoyable and rewarding things you can do. It's great just to read new-car reviews and get excited about the model that not only fulfils your needs but also gives...
Aussies Feeling the Pinch and Switching Car Insurers for $25 -
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Hugo Schreuder
A survey of over 2500 Australians, conducted by Youi insurance, has indicated that 43% of Australians would switch their car insurer if their annual car insurance renewal went up by as little as $25. A further 29% would readily switch if their annual premium went...
Safety Tips When Towing a Heavy Load -
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Hugo Schreuder
Before you start towing heavy loads you need to make sure of a few things. First, is your car insurance up-to-date to cover you in the event of an accident, and second, do you have the skills to do the job properly and safely? Driving...
How Many Car Insurance Quotes Should I Get? -
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Hugo Schreuder
Car insurance is the most important aspects of owning a car. Every driver places great value in their motor vehicle and protecting your investment is absolutely vital. When you think about it, you use your motor vehicle just about every day and some drivers, especially...
Planning a Driving Trip to the Top End -
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Hugo Schreuder
Most Australians feel the need to travel to the top end at least once in their life. Provided you have the right car insurance policy in place, there is no reason why you should not visit some of the more remote areas of Australia, including...
Safety Tips for Long-Distance Driving -
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Hugo Schreuder
Most Australian drivers will undertake at least one long-distance driving holiday in their lifetimes. It is the nature of our country with its vast horizons and massive distances between destinations that eventually require a long-haul trip. Preparing yourself for this type of travel needs some...
Save on Car Insurance Basics, Enjoy the Extras -
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Hugo Schreuder
For most of us mere mortals, the monthly budget is a bit of a juggling act. You need to keep an eye on your groceries, only put $10 petrol in the car some days, put off buying birthday presents for a little while, and always,...
If You Don't Live Near the Bush, You Could Pay Less For Home Insurance -
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Hugo Schreuder
Living near the bush can be very rewarding ... the sound of birds singing in the morning, the fresh air, the feeling of freedom when you step out of your back door and there are no neighbours to see your various states of dress/undress or...
If You Don't Live Near Public Transport Stations, You Could Pay Less For Home Insurance -
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Hugo Schreuder
So many things in life are a trade-off between one thing and another. While living near public transport and taxi ranks can be very convenient, it can also cost you money on your home insurance premiums! Usually insurance companies insurers look at every risk factor...
If You Don't Live Near Parks or Vacant Land, You Could Pay Less For Home Insurance -
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Hugo Schreuder
Neighbours are great sometimes - they can collect your mail while you're on holidays, check that you've shut the front door when you're halfway across town, and pop your dog back inside the gate when he manages to get out. Did you know that your...
Why the Fastest Car Insurance Quote is Never the Best -
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Hugo Schreuder
Fast is best, right? Well, if you're a racing car driver, yes. For those of us that have to weigh up a whole variety of different factors, every time we choose between speed and another benefit … the answer is not so clear cut! For...
If You Work From Home, You Should Pay Less For Your Car Insurance -
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Hugo Schreuder
If you work from home, first of all, you should feel very lucky! It is the great Australian dream for many working men and women out there, and has plenty of benefits. It might not quite be the same as just staying at home and...
Getting Legitimate Discounts For Quality Car Insurance -
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Hugo Schreuder
If your mother was anything like mine, she probably drummed into you from the first time you started spending your own money that "You get what you pay for!". The implication of this is, of course, that more expensive products are better quality, and cheaper...
New Pricing Technology Makes Car Insurance Cheaper -
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Hugo Schreuder
Over the years, the technology used to calculate car insurance premiums has changed dramatically. Actuaries used to figure out premium levels by hand using books of statistical data. Later, adding machines and early computers ground through the numbers. More recently, online forms were invented which...
Re-quoting Your Insurance Could Save You Money -
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Hugo Schreuder
If you are like most Australians, you’ve got car insurance. You probably got it years ago. It renews every year, and you just pay the premiums. You never re-evaluate your decision. You may complain about the constant rate hikes, but it’s simply not worth the...
Finding Car Insurance Cover For Every Life Stage -
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Hugo Schreuder
Change is a natural part of your driving life. For many Australians, however, it isn’t a part of their car insurance life. If you ask them how often they update their car insurance cover, they’re likely to give you a blank look. Yet insurance coverage...
