Car advice and safety

Independent and trusted reviews of used car and new car safety ratings and child car seats.

Car rear visibility

Car rear visibility

How well can you see out of the back of your car?

25 Mar 2013 | All cars have a "blind area" that could easily hide a child. NRMA Insurance's Reversing Visibility Index is your back up for choosing a safer model.

Security

Car security

Before you lock in your next car purchase, use these NRMA Insurance security scores to choose a more secure model.

5 Feb 2013 | We've teamed up with NRMA Insurance to present data on which vehicles from leading manufacturers, including Volkswagen, Audi, Hyundai and Holden, have better security.

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Small vehicle repair costs

The results of this low-speed crash test show there are vast differences in repair costs across the range of top selling small vehicles.

28 Nov 2012 | NRMA Insurance put the spotlight on nine top selling small vehicles in Australia to see how their bumpers performed when involved in a collision.

Child car restraints

Child car restraint reviews

These restraints all meet the stringent requirements of the Australian standard, but some are easier to install and use than others

5 Jul 2012 | Installing a child car restraint correctly is essential for preventing injuries to your child in a crash

Car Reversing Camera Kit Review

Car reversing camera kit reviews

These car reversing camera kits give you support, but don’t rely on them entirely.

12 Jun 2012 | A car reversing camera kit supplies you with a camera that you attach to the rear of the car, along with a monitor for viewing.

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Used car safety ratings

In the market for a used car? Here's how to choose a safe model.

1 Nov 2011 | Choosing a safe car model could mean the difference between getting out of an accident with a fright, or with a serious injury.

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New car safety ratings

The latest ANCAP car crash testing reveals which new cars offer the best safety.

2 Jul 2011 | The Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP) is a not-for-profit organisation that aims to test the most popular new vehicles for safety.

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Rental car companies

CHOICE tells you which car rental companies to avoid.

18 Apr 2011 | CHOICE scrutinised the contracts of some of Australia's largest car rental companies - and found plenty to be concerned about.

Driver-Fatigue

Driver fatigue alarm quick review

CHOICE road-tests these devices to find out how effective they really are.

29 Nov 2010 | Will these alarms help you avoid a microsleep?

Speed camera

Contesting parking and speeding fines

Ever wondered how to contest unjust parking and speed camera fines?

15 Sep 2009 | CHOICE found 30% of parking fine appeals to the NSW Treasury’s Office of State Revenue were successful. So what are your options?

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