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I just went through this, found GIO the cheapest, as they were last year.

Thanks everyone. I have also found GIO to be cheapest (plus I have other car insured with GIO so that helps). What I don't undersatnd is why would an older car that is obviously looked after, is driven sensibly (for fear of damaging all the work we do) and is generally not as likely to cause damage to others compared to a "newer" vehicle more expensive. I'd get it if it was a unroadworthy death trap just waiting for an accident to happen but....

Ok vent over - just got to accept that we are getting ripped off by stupid government legislation and/or insurance companies.

Tim

I know that nobody on Ausmini has ever been at fault in an accident but it could happen one day. :mrgreen:

I am with NRMA for both cars and they work out cheaper for me than the other companies.

But it could pay to look into the terms and conditions. NRMA offers at fault driver cover, does your company offer that? (most don't) This covers your own costs if you have an at fault accident.
I know that nobody on Ausmini has ever been at fault in an accident but it could happen one day. :mrgreen:

Morris 1100 wrote:

I know that nobody on Ausmini has ever been at fault in an accident but it could happen one day. :mrgreen:

Ahem , Tait (harvey69 ?) owned up completely when he rear ended somebody a couple of years ago , was good to see someone taking responsibility for their own actions .

GIO offers the same level of cover as NRMA do when it comes to the Driver At Fault.

But you're right....a lot of people only chase the cheapest price, not taking into account things like that. That's why companies like Budget Direct and Real Insurance exist. THey're cheap because their cover is cheap.

Author:	Mini4T [ Sat Sep 26, 2009 9:17 am ]
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My 1971 Mini K is due for rego at the end of October in NSW and I went looking for some Green slip quotes. I was not impressed to find out that the cheapest I could find was more expensive by $200 per year than our 2005 Commodore. Whats that about? I heard that Shannons offered Green slips but haven't been able to confirm that yet. Does anyone have any suggestions for green slip providers for older (and better maintained than most cars on the road) vehicles.

Author:	doogie [ Sat Sep 26, 2009 9:23 am ]
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www.maa.nsw.gov.au Put in your details & it will give you the prices of all greenslip providers. BTW the newer the car the cheaper the greenslip. Doogie

Author:	drmini in aust [ Sat Sep 26, 2009 10:26 am ]
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I just went through this, found GIO the cheapest, as they were last year.

Author:	sports850 [ Sat Sep 26, 2009 10:33 am ]
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drmini in aust wrote: I just went through this, found GIO the cheapest, as they were last year. Tried it for the hell of it and same deal , from $310 with GIO to $520 with AAMI

Author:	scotta_74 [ Sat Sep 26, 2009 11:57 am ]
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Shannons now do CTP greenslips however they are not available via the internet. At my last renewal I also found GIO to be the cheapest.

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Author:	Blokeinamoke [ Sat Sep 26, 2009 11:59 am ]
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GIO for me as well for both the Moke and the misery wagon

Author:	michaelb [ Sat Sep 26, 2009 1:21 pm ]
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QBE was cheapest for one of my minis

Author:	Danny [ Sat Sep 26, 2009 2:08 pm ]
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Quite often the greenslips are going to cheaper for you from the company you hold your comprehensive insurance with (provided they are ctp providers too). Always check and see what kind of bundle you can do.

Author:	Mini4T [ Sat Sep 26, 2009 2:08 pm ]
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Thanks everyone. I have also found GIO to be cheapest (plus I have other car insured with GIO so that helps). What I don't undersatnd is why would an older car that is obviously looked after, is driven sensibly (for fear of damaging all the work we do) and is generally not as likely to cause damage to others compared to a "newer" vehicle more expensive. I'd get it if it was a unroadworthy death trap just waiting for an accident to happen but.... Ok vent over - just got to accept that we are getting ripped off by stupid government legislation and/or insurance companies. Tim

Author:	Danny [ Sat Sep 26, 2009 2:10 pm ]
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Mini4T wrote: Thanks everyone. I have also found GIO to be cheapest (plus I have other car insured with GIO so that helps). What I don't undersatnd is why would an older car that is obviously looked after, is driven sensibly (for fear of damaging all the work we do) and is generally not as likely to cause damage to others compared to a "newer" vehicle more expensive. I'd get it if it was a unroadworthy death trap just waiting for an accident to happen but.... Ok vent over - just got to accept that we are getting ripped off by stupid government legislation and/or insurance companies. Tim Because your "obviously looked after" vehicle doesn't have passenger airbags, stability control, abs....all those good things that make modern cars statistically less likely to be involved in accidents where third parties are injured. Edit: And given the fact that you are protected against legal liability for $20 million worth of personal injuries for $400 a year, I'd hardly say you're being ripped off. If you hit someone and break their leg, you'd be up for far far far more than that.

Author:	Morris 1100 [ Sat Sep 26, 2009 4:16 pm ]
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I am with NRMA for both cars and they work out cheaper for me than the other companies. But it could pay to look into the terms and conditions. NRMA offers at fault driver cover, does your company offer that? (most don't) This covers your own costs if you have an at fault accident. I know that nobody on Ausmini has ever been at fault in an accident but it could happen one day.

Author:	sports850 [ Sat Sep 26, 2009 4:19 pm ]
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Morris 1100 wrote: I know that nobody on Ausmini has ever been at fault in an accident but it could happen one day. Ahem , Tait (harvey69 ?) owned up completely when he rear ended somebody a couple of years ago , was good to see someone taking responsibility for their own actions .

Author:	Danny [ Sat Sep 26, 2009 4:27 pm ]
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Morris 1100 wrote: I am with NRMA for both cars and they work out cheaper for me than the other companies. But it could pay to look into the terms and conditions. NRMA offers at fault driver cover, does your company offer that? (most don't) This covers your own costs if you have an at fault accident. I know that nobody on Ausmini has ever been at fault in an accident but it could happen one day. GIO offers the same level of cover as NRMA do when it comes to the Driver At Fault. But you're right....a lot of people only chase the cheapest price when it comes to any form of insurance, not taking into account things like that. That's why companies like Budget Direct and Real Insurance exist. THey're cheap because their cover is cheap. EDIT: clarification

Author:	Morris 1100 [ Sat Sep 26, 2009 4:45 pm ]
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sports850 wrote: Morris 1100 wrote: I know that nobody on Ausmini has ever been at fault in an accident but it could happen one day. Ahem , Tait (harvey69 ?) owned up completely when he rear ended somebody a couple of years ago , was good to see someone taking responsibility for their own actions . Yes, I know it has happened in the past but it is a rare thing.

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Author:	NAV [ Sat Sep 26, 2009 9:24 pm ]
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Danny wrote: GIO offers the same level of cover as NRMA do when it comes to the Driver At Fault. But you're right....a lot of people only chase the cheapest price, not taking into account things like that. That's why companies like Budget Direct and Real Insurance exist. THey're cheap because their cover is cheap. Neither Budget Direct (work for them)or Real (I checked) offer CTP insurance which is what is being discussed here, not Third party property, third party fire and theft or comprehensive. I suggest you take care with what you write here and base your statements on hard facts when discussing companies, as you never know when one of their representatives are watching.