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Car insurance comparison and review

Drive your dollar further with our 2011 car insurance comparison.
 
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  • Updated:1 Feb 2011
  • Author:Brendan Mays
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01.Introduction

Car Insurance comparison - policy

Results for 30 insurance policies and Best Buys for four scenarios

When your car insurance renewal slip arrives in the mail, it’s tempting just to pay up and forget about it. You may have built up some discounts with your existing insurer, and besides, who has time to research quotes and check lengthy policy conditions? We’ve found the extra research and legwork can deliver serious savings. This report compares 30 insurance policies to identify the Best Buy policies in your state or territory.

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Car insurance providers compared

  •     AAMI
  •     Allianz
  •     Ansvar
  •     ANZ
  •     APIA
  •     Australian Seniors
  •     Budget Direct
  •     CGU
  •     CommInsure
  •     GIO
  •     HBA
  •     HBF
  •     Mutual Community
  •     NRMA (ACT, NSW, Tas)
  •     NRMA (Qld)
  •     OnePath (formerly ING)
  •     Pay As You Drive
  •     QBE
  •     RAA
  •     RACT
  •     RACV
  •     Real
  •     SGIC
  •     SGIO
  •     Shannons
  •     St George
  •     Suncorp
  •     The Buzz
  •     TIO
  •     Westpac

How we survey

CHOICE surveys insurers about their comprehensive car insurance features and quotes for different scenarios. Best Buys are chosen based on features and premium. We scored policies based on features such as:
  •     NCB bonus structure
  •     Hire car after incident
  •     New car replacement
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