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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

a close up of a hand putting a seatbelt buckle into a clasp

1 Nov 2021 15:49

How Queensland’s new road penalties could affect your insurance

Written by James McCay

From 1 November new penalties targeting Qld motorists who use their phone or fail to buckle up come into effect. What impact will this have on car insurance?

a mechanic carried out paintless dent repair for hail damaged car

28 Oct 2021 15:00

Hail damage repairs costing some car owners over $11,000

Written by James McCay

Hail damage to your car can be costly to repair. We investigate the cost of hail repairs car owners could face in the wake of a storm.

28 Oct 2021 09:38

The best countries for driving

Written by James McCay

Which nation has the best roads or cheapest motoring costs? What about congestion and road mortality rates? Join us as we take a look.

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.

21 Sep 2021 10:21

What’s the future of hydrogen cars in Australia?

Written by James McCay, reviewed by Stephen Zeller

Hyundai has announced it plans to popularise hydrogen as a source of energy by 2040. Given the hurdles electric cars continue to face, will hydrogen cars bomb?

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.

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