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James McCay

James is a devoted husband, father, and history buff. He studied Creative and Professional Writing at QUT, and is often buried in a book. He writes on a variety of topics, hoping to make a positive difference for readers through his writing.

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Stories by James McCay

12 Oct 2021 13:22

What’s the average cost of petrol in Australia?

Written by James McCay

Our Bill Shock Tracker survey found the average cost of petrol in Australia is $1,404 a year. Read more to see the data for your home state and age group.

8 Oct 2021 09:29

Into the future: Will car insurance cover flying cars?

Written by James McCay

In a time when flying cars are becoming more science and less fiction, we ask, "will car insurance cover a flying car?" Read on to hear what the experts say.

9 Sep 2021 09:18

How you park your car can impact your insurance premiums

Written by James McCay, reviewed by Stephen Zeller

Where you park your car can have an impact of the cost of car insurance. This not only involves garages and driveways but which suburb you're in. Join us as we take a look at the data.

a silver car driving on a mountain road

17 Aug 2021 11:51

Is car insurance more affordable for specific cars?

Written by James McCay

We explore how different risk factors and safety ratings can impact car insurance, and explore the history of road safety inventions in Australia.

a car driving down Great Ocean Road at sunset

5 Jul 2021 13:24

Which car models do Australians drive the furthest?

Written by James McCay

Using data insights from our customers, we take a look at which car models are clocking up the miles by driving more than 100,000kms per year.

A visual evolution of world maps

29 Jun 2021 15:50

Travel insurance for the world traveller

Written by James McCay

Join us as we explore how travel insurance can benefit worldly travellers, and see the world through historical maps.

8 Jun 2021 11:02

Reviewing your home and contents insurance policy after a kitchen renovation

Written by James McCay

We explore the average costs of kitchen renovations around the world and how a significant change to your home could influence the value of your property.

20 Apr 2021 12:46

Home and contents insurance for your gaming consoles and gear

Written by James McCay

There are a few ways to protect yourself and your gaming equipment - we explore financial options. Plus, we explore the popularity of Xbox, PlayStation and Nintendo, focusing on online activity.

12 Apr 2021 14:26

The evolution of sports cars over a century

Written by James McCay

How have sports cars transformed over the last 100 years? Watch our video showing the evolution of sports cars over a century.

Electric vs Petrol vs Hybrid Featured Image

25 Mar 2021 09:54

Electric vs petrol vs hybrid: What’s better value?

Written by James McCay

Electric cars are deemed cheaper to run but cost more to buy than petrol cars. We explore the running costs and emissions of a petrol, hybrid and electric vehicles over time.

Global L-Plates Index Mobile

21 Jan 2021 13:00

How much does it cost to get started as a new driver in 2021?

Written by James McCay

We examined the costs of learning to drive around the world, including getting car insurance, paying for a driving test and covering any learner license fees.

30 Oct 2020 12:13

Could car modifications invalidate your car insurance policy?

Written by James McCay

We’ve explored how modifications on a car can impact your car insurance policy, and why it's important to let your insurer know of any changes to your vehicle.

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