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Car Insurance News 4th March 2008
Hello everyone, today you'll find a summary of the Chrysler 300c which is growing in popularity in Australia. Some sad news today for our website, we're not #1 on google for the word "car insurance" anymore. We're very sad about that.
14th February 2008
At last, we'll be experimenting today with our new car insurance comparison service. For a couple of hours on the 14th of February, we'll be taking phone calls at a new office and will actually be comparing auto insurance prices from different companies.
Car Insurance News December 2007
Captain Compare would like to wish you and you family a very merry Christmas and a happy + safe new year on the roads.
Don't become a death statistic by driving your car dangerously. Please also be sure to have your car insurance in place before driving.
November 2007
There's some fantastic end of year sales coming up soon so if you're in the market for a new car, so some people often sign up for insurance BEFORE they drive their new car home. Some insurance companies have a instant "over the phone" product that you can purchase so that insurance will save you on your way home. You'll need to check with the car insurance company for details.
6th September 2007
It's TRUE!! Telstra are involved in helping to build the future of online car insurance comparison. The technology will also compare property insurance and Captain Compare will try to be one of the first to make it available to the public.
3rd September 2007
Allianz are finally making their presence known to the public eye with some heavy advertising campaigns that I think are quite effective. They are even featuring a discount if you sign up for car insurance on their website
The cameras have been rolling. This is a funny yet eye opening clip from youtube about driving a car or bike in India and it shows why we have traffic lights in Australia and they probably don't even have comprehensive car insurance.
5th March 2006 If you feel you're a better, safer driver than the regular Joe, give us a call and it's most likely that your car insurance costs will be cheaper. If you're a safe driver, you should be rewarded so!
If artificial intelligent technologies shown in this video are anything to go by, we may not even need auto insurance one day.
5th February 2006 The January customer survey results are in! 5% of our customers in Australia have performed or attempted to do a burn out in their lifetime. We find that hard to believe and were expecting it to be much higher. Perhaps it is because they know if you're doing a burnout out at the time of an accident, your car isn't insured and you'll have to pay for any damage yourself. It would be interesting to see the results if the test was done on a non insurance website.
1st February 2006 2007 is well and truely on the way. Staff at captain compare have started to give up their new years resolutions already. ouch! But we haven't given up on finding car insurance deals just yet. Allianz is still rated as Australia's best general insurers and recently won an award for their products. (not just for auto insurance) They offering welcoming prices, especially when you have a good driving history.
4th December 2006 Captain Compare.com doesn't have a phone number just yet so if you have any trouble getting your car insurance quote online, feel free to use the contact information on this site for an instant quote over the phone.
Insurance Broker Wanted! Are you or do you know anyone who is an insurance broker? If so, Captain Compare would like to hear from you regarding a business proposition. If not, and you are simply looking for low cost car insurance, browse the companies on our menu to help find the cheapest.
1st November 2006 People often get confused with purchasing insurance in their state. It doesn't matter if you're from Sydney, Cairns, Brisbane, Melbourne or even smack bang in the middle of Ayres Rock. Australia is lucky enough to be able to get good quality car insurance from companies such as RACQ, RACV, NRMA, Suncorp and QBE.
21 October 2006 If you've recently purchased a vehicle, the Captain strongly recommends you speak to an insurance professional first and be sure to closely read the product disclosure statement before making a final decision. You can learn general information about car insurance products on this website still.
27 August 2006 Australian Hail Alert As the weather heats up again, we're due to see some nasty hail storms which can devastate suburbs of cars and autos. If you're car is worth under $3000, a hail storm can write off your car so be sure to keep it under cover, especially if you don't have comprehensive auto insurance. For people who's car / auto is worth over $3000, be sure to get your comprehensive insurance signed up ASAP to avoid any potential hail costs this year. Need an auto insurance quote? Ask Captain Compare!
These 2 new smart cars collide head on. (They weren't insured because it's only a safety test of course, but you can see the cabins are both still in tact.)
1st August 2006 Live in Brisbane? The Royal Exhibition will be starting soon so be sure to check it out for some new car specials. Unfortunately, the captain won't be able to make it this year, but if you do end up buying a car, check back here for motor insurance information.
Captain Compare has been watching the new car deals at the moment and shiver me timbers, he likes what he sees. There's some fantastic deals from Ford, Holden and Mazda. It's another round of FORD Vs HOLDEN, fighting it out for the best deal. Holden are offering for $32,990 a special edition Commodore SVZ which comes with $6000 of extras. Ford has a similar deal for a similar price with $7000 worth of extras. Ford vs Holden thing has been a long long battle, but they're both pretty damn good cars so simply choose one which feels the best when you take them for a test drive. Oh, and remember to get a cheap auto insurance quote from CaptainCompare after you purchase your car.
Welcome to Captain Compare cheap car insurance. Feel free to browse around to learn more about auto insurance or get an instant online quote with one of the well known companies on our website.
Is it worth making a $500 insurance claim if the excess is $400? Let us know what you think here. Email richard (at) captaincompare.com
Captains Log. 25 April 2006
It's so close we can taste it: a tool to search car insurance costs for Australia's top insurance companies such as NRMA, RACQ, Allianz, RACV and Suncorp. Until then, get an instant quote below for a no-nonsense quote. Good luck, drive safe and Happy Anzac day. Update - October 2006, we're still in negotiation with other car insurance companies. It's as if no one wants some good solid business!
18 April 2006 - We hope everyone had a happy easter with no insurance claims required. Please continue to drive your car safely during the year. To all new car owners, we hope you found a great buy and be sure to get a quote from Captain Compare for your insurance.
So what is captain compare all about? It's cheap car insurance! It's not Quantum Physics. It's not Civil Engineering. It's not Rocket Science. We compare the best car insurance companies in Brisbane, Adelaide, Cairns, Sydney, Melbourne, Darwin, Canberra and all other cities in Australia. Use our site to compare various insurance companies such as AAMI, NRMA, RACV, RACQ and Allianz.
View video to see someone we hope has more than just car insurance
Auto insurance tip #43
Most new car buyers simply sign up to the same car insurance company as their parents. Don't give in to tradition! Some car insurance providers know this and hence love you for the easy sign ups. Don't let the apple fall far form the tree and be sure to shop around before selecting auto insurance for you.
Do you know of an insurance broker in your area? If so, we'd like to speak to them.
richard (- at - ) captaincompare.com
RACQ Insurance
In Queensland, RACQ is really starting to push advertisements about their popular car insurance products. To find out more about them, see our RACQ insurance page which briefly explains what they have to offer. They are one of Brisbane's most well known insurance companies and many people are very happy with their service.
NRMA Car Insurance
NRMA is one of Australia's largest car insurance companies. If you haven't heard of them then you probably haven't driven a car before! Find out more about NRMA's insurance policies on our NRMA page.
Use our trusted links here to compare Australia's best auto insurance quotes.
Now servicing insurance for your car in Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, Cairns, Darwin, Canberra, Adelaide, Perth.
Happy Australia Day to all Australians
I am, you are, we are Australian. Great song isn't it? Our site is here to compare car insurance in Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth, Canberra, Hobart, Darwin, Cairns and Adelaide. Australia day is now over.
Insurance Claim Tip #2 from the Police
If you are ever unlucky enough to get into an accident, be sure to get details of the other driver and a 3rd party witness. If you want to be sure, phone the police to come out so they can file an official report. It will ensure you'll be covered properly and the other driver won't be able to to dodge responsibility.
Heavy Hail season not over
We've all seen some pretty heavy electrical storms this year. Hail, lightning, small floods have been something we've all seen or heard of. Is you car insured for damage from these natural thugs? Find some motor insurance for your precious car by Comparing insurance companies
Party hard, drive safe - don't void your insurance
Captain Compare would like to wish everyone in Australia a very safe new years eve and would also like to remind you to be safe when driving. As always, the police will be out in force this new year so don't drink and drive. Not only will you cop a hefty fine and have your drivers license revoked, but you car insurance is considered completely void if you are even remotely over the limit which can mean thousands or even millions of dollars you'll be responsible for.
25 December 2005
We'd like to wish EVERYONE a very merry xmas from the crew at Captain Compare and if you are lucky enough to have aquired a new car this season, then you're going to need some car insurance so check out our tasty pages of reviews of all the top auto insurers such as AAMI, RACV, RACQ, NRMA and ALLIANZ. MERRY CHRISTMAS
12 December 2005
The Captain is going away for 3 days to negotiate car insurance deals over a few games of golf. Feel free to very any of our current insurance recommendations until then.
Your's Sincerely, Captain Compare
Australia's major cities eg(Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth, Adelaide, Darwin, Cairns, Newcastle) have always had higher car insurance costs than what they should be. Use our guide to help pick a company most suitable to you.
Coming Soon! Worst EVER videos of people who cannot drive their cars properly. You will not believe how bad some drivers are out there. Luckily you'll be insured. if you can't hold out, check out some of the worlds worst drivers View worst drivers here. You'll be amazed. And no boys, they're not all females.
World Worst Drivers Are you a good driver? Check out the WORLDS WORST drivers, in this years "Captain Compare worst driver competition". You'll see
car's upside down;
ambitious reverse parking in 1 meter spaces.
unimaginable acts of stupidity
View the contestant's here and you'll be asking yourself "Is my car covered by insurance if I drive away with the petrol pump in tow?" Answer is... yes!
Car Insurance Tip #42 If you own a normal type car such as a family Holden, Toyota, Ford etc, you can go with your standard car insurance company such as NRMA, RACQ, RACV, Allianz. However, if you own a heavily modified car or one that you wouldn't normally see on the road, then you have a higher chance of being accepted with a specialist auto insurer such as Shannons.
Need Cheaper Insurance?
During our various survey's we discovered people just keep the insurance company their parents used. Even I, Captain Compare did that for 7 years before realising that there are other, more affordable and more dependable insurance options. Use our companies menu on the left to help choose an auto insurance option that suits you best. Aye Aye Captain!
Coming soon... insurance quote comparisons for all Australian's. At last, a breath of fresh air.
Congratulations to the Aussies for snatching victory over NZ. It was a close one! Get smashed at the game, not on the way home. Drive safely, insure your motor vehicle and respect the road rules!
Over $5 Million is wasted by Australians in excessive auto insurance costs each year. Don't be a victim and shop around first!
CaptainCompare.com is not an insurance broker, it's a free online comparison service to help you find out about general information on Australia's car insurance companies.
It's now hail season and Brisbane and Gold Coast in Queensland have been hit pretty hard. Many insurance claims have been made due to the hail, so get your car insurance Australia and don't let the storms spoil your start of summer!
GIO, NRMA, RACV, RACQ, Suncorp, Allianz and Suncorp are Australia's best known insurance companies but which one is best for you and your car? Only a professional broker can answer that for you. Captain Compare is to the rescue by viewing his summaries to the left where you can find out about the different insurance companies.
Testimonials Hi Captain, I used to have my car insured with xxxxxxx but after reviewing insurance companies on your site, I realised I could save $280 every year on my insurance. Thanks! Janet Drew. Sydney
Nice site. Good to see some non biased reviews!
Robbie. Cairns
My first ever car - a 1987 VL Holden Commodore. Thanks for helping me find insurance for her. I'll have to send you some photos. Hopefully I won't need to use your insurance though :-) Have a nice day. Lance. Ipswich From one Pirate to another, thanks for the insurance quotes. I'm still with RACV for my car but now my boat is nicely insured. :-) Melbourne
Dear Captain Compare,
You're right about car insurance being boring. But your website kinda made selecting the right insurer quick and hastle free. It saved me a couple of hundred dollars a year also! I live in Brisbane and ended up selecting NRMA insurance. Brisbane
21-12-2005
Hi, my dad bought my this crappy car for Christmas. Don't get my wrong, I love him and I love the car, but now I need insurance and I didn't want to get ripped off and you helped me get a great deal. I just wanted to say thanks for being the ONLY non-biased car insurance review site in Australia. Have a great new year!
Ronnie McGill - Sydney Insurance
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