Car insurance news and articles
A collection of car related articles to help you maintain your car, driving safety tips, and finding the best insurance for you and your vehicle's needs.
Read up on the latest car related trends, guides, and news.
At Youi, we aim to keep you up to date with all the latest trends in car insurance and important news events that may affect the way you drive. We also help you learn about handy ways in which you can save on your vehicle’s insurance with guides that step you through vehicle maintenance, car safety for on an off the road, and ways in which you can reduce your insurance premiums.
Is Car Insurance Compulsory in Australia?
Is car insurance compulsory in Australia? Discover what’s required, what’s optional and why saving on car insurance might not be as simple as you think.
How To Protect Your Car From Hail In Severe Storms
Hailstones can make a mess of your car – especially if they’re cricket-ball-sized. Here’s how to protect your car from hail and what to do if you’re impacted.
Comprehensive Car Insurance Costs: How Premiums Are Calculated
Want to know how comprehensive car insurance costs are calculated? We explore the factors that might affect your premium and tips that could help you save.
Modified Car Insurance: What Is It and When Might I Need It?
Installing a wheelchair lift, adding a sunroof or getting some slick new paint? Here’s what to know about getting modified car insurance in Australia.
What to Do in a Car Accident
Car accidents can happen to anyone – even the most careful drivers.
Car Crash Compensation in Australia Explained
Chances are, you’ve heard the phrase “car accident compensation” before.
What to Do If Your Car Was in a Flood
Switch on the news during any major flood event in Australia, and chances are you’ll see heartbreaking images of submerged homes and drenched farmland, or city streets turned into waterways.
Distance Might Make the Heart Grow Stronger
First dates can be exciting, awkward and a tricky one to navigate through – let alone navigate to.
What Is a Repairable Write Off? What Australian Drivers Need to Know
Whether it’s after a flood or a serious car accident, finding out your car has been written off and declared a total loss can come as a shock – especially if you’re unsure what exactly that means for you, your car insurance or the car’s future.
Injured in a Car Accident in Australia? What to Do and How to Make a Claim
Car accidents can happen in a split second – a car runs a red light, someone fails to give way, or a driver doesn’t see you in their blind spot.
Common Types of Car Crashes and How to Prevent Them
Car crashes happen every day on roads all over Australia and while some accidents are minor bingles, others are much more serious.
What to Do If You Hit a Kangaroo or Other Animal While Driving
Whether you’re winding through the outskirts of suburbia or driving on an outback highway, wild animals are always nearby in Australia.
Claims Management Agencies: What to Know If You’re Approached After a Weather Event
Impacted by severe weather? Be aware of claims management agencies. Learn more about who they are, what to do if you’re approached and other important info.
How to Handle an At-Fault Car Accident Insurance Claim in Australia
Even the most experienced and careful drivers can make mistakes.
How To Claim Car Insurance When Not At Fault
No matter how safely you drive, you can’t control what other people do behind the wheel.