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.
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.
How to Do a Car History Check Before You Buy
Looking to purchase a used car?
How Long After An Accident Can You Claim Car Insurance?
Car accidents can be stressful enough without having to think about what the next steps may be if your car is damaged or you or your passengers are injured.
Driving too Slowly: Is it Illegal to Drive Under the Speed Limit?
Speeding is widely accepted as one of the leading causes of fatalities on our roads – New South Wales statistics show it contributes to about 40% of all road deaths annually,1 while in Victoria speeding is a factor in at least 30% of road deaths each year.
Queensland Driving Offences Explained: Dangerous Driving and Red Light Camera Fines
Whether you’re road-tripping through country towns or heading to the Sunshine Coast, there’s a lot to love about travelling on Queensland’s roads.
Mobile Phone Cameras 2026 Guide: Detection, Locations and Fines
Over half of Australians spend three or more hours a day on their mobile phones.
What Really Grinds Aussie Drivers’ Gears
If you’ve ever eased off the accelerator because someone’s sitting on your bumper, you’re not alone.
What You Need to Know About Seatbelt Fines: Penalties, Points and Cameras
By now, putting a seatbelt on as soon as you get behind the wheel of a car or jump in the passenger seat is an autopilot action.
How Do Demerit Points Affect My Car Insurance?
It stands to reason that the more demerit points you notch up, the less rosy your driving record will look.
Double Demerits Explained: Key Rules to Know
Driving offences such as creeping over the speed limit or failing to buckle up can not only put you and others at risk on the road, they can also attract demerit points on your driver’s licence.
Double Demerits WA: Dates to Mark in Your Calendar
Long weekend around the corner?