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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.

Electric car charging station

The Do’s and Don’ts of Electric Car Charging Stations

Many new electric vehicle (EV) owners find that they’ve not only purchased a car - they’ve also joined a burgeoning, thriving community.
Pink slip vehicle inspection

What Can Happen at a NSW Pink Slip Vehicle Inspection?

If you live in New South Wales and own a car that’s more than five years old, you’ll most likely need a safety inspection before you can register your car or complete your registration renewal.
NSW Green Slip

The NSW Green Slip: What You Need to Know

A Green Slip is a requirement for registering your car in New South Wales and has crucial benefits for drivers and the public.
Image of a blue car that has been in a accident.

You're Changing Car Insurers. Will the Previous One Share Your Past Claims?

So, you’re thinking about changing car insurance providers or you’re in the process of making the switch and you want to know whether your old insurer will share your previous claims with the new insurer.
Speeding fines NSW

Speeding Fines NSW: A Guide to Offences and Penalties

Not only can speeding be extremely dangerous, some speeding fines in NSW can cost motorists upwards of $2,000 – which means travelling over the posted speed limit could also impact you financially.
Speeding Fines WA

Speeding Fines WA: A Guide to Penalties in the State

Speed is the biggest killer on Western Australian roads, and with some speeding fines in WA coming in at upwards of $5,000, exceeding the speed limit can also impact you financially.
Speeding fines Victoria

Speeding Fines Victoria: Understanding the Laws and Penalties

With speeding fines in Victoria starting at $247 for full licence holders, even travelling just a few kilometres per hour over the limit has the potential to hurt your hip pocket.
Speeding fines QLD

Speeding Fines QLD: A Guide to Laws and Penalties

A guide to some of the speeding fines in Qld, including speed limits, demerit points, how to pay a fine, and what tougher penalties may mean for drivers.
A young man getting a ride in a car insured for ridesharing.

Rideshare insurance: Am I covered under my current policy?

As the ridesharing industry grows worldwide,1 some Australians may be considering the financial opportunities offered by the gig economy.
How accidental damage insurance can help you

Accidents Happen – Find Out How Accidental Damage Insurance May Help

Whether it’s a damaged ceiling courtesy of a DIY mission up in the roof or a smashed TV screen courtesy of a kids’ ball game gone awry, we’ve all had our fair share of accidents at home.
A mother securing her baby in a child's car seat

How to Safely Install Your Child’s Car Seat

That first car ride home with a precious newborn nestled into a baby capsule is a trip most parents will never forget.
Kangaroos on the South Australian Coast

The South Australia Road Trip Guide: Part 1

Adelaide, Victor Harbor and Cape Jervis South Australia holds endless delights.
Mobile phone fines

Mobile Phone Fines Across the World

Across the globe, mobile phone fines are as ubiquitous as the devices themselves, with governments seeking to minimise the dangers posed by scrolling, texting, searching and chatting while driving.
Youi's Under the Hood report

Getting Under the Hood of Australians’ Understanding of Car Insurance and Claims

Discover key differences in Aussies’ understanding and knowledge of car insurance and claims in our 2025 Under the Hood Report.
Youi's Great Aussie Road Trip

Youi’s Great Australian Road Trip: Aussie Travellers’ Habits and Behaviours Revealed

Planning your next road trip? We can help cover your car, caravan, motorbike, and more so you can enjoy your holiday, fuss free. Find out more here.
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