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P-Platers

Is It P-Plate Legal? The 2026 Answer for Popular Cars, State by State

A folding metal roof makes a Mazda MX-5 legal for a P-plater in New South Wales. Buy the soft-top instead and it's banned. Same...

Double Demerits This Long Weekend: Every State’s Rules for 2026

Double demerits are a New South Wales invention that half the country thinks applies to them. It doesn't. Cross the Murray into Victoria this...

The Safest First Cars for a P-Plater, According to Real Crash Data

Walk through any Australian high school car park and you will see the same four cars: a Yaris, a Swift, a Mazda2, maybe a...

The Hidden Hot Hatch Tax: What Is Really Driving Your Premium

Young drivers are not the ones getting hammered by insurance increases this year. Over-70s are. That single fact upends most of what gets written...

The First-Time Owner’s Checklist: 5 Essentials to Keep Your Car Running (and Looking) New

Buying your first car is a huge milestone. The excitement is real, whether it’s a shiny new Mazda 3 or a reliable pre-loved Toyota...