Category: Motoring

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Overseas Driver Licence Six Month Limit in Victoria

New Rules for Overseas Driver Licence Holders from October 2019.

An Overseas Driver Licence holder is only allowed to drive in the state of Victoria, Australia for up to 6 Months, on their foreign licence, irrespective of Visa held. During… Read the rest

The More Unusual Road User Penalties in Queensland

Some Little Known Road User Penalties in Queensland

Most people know that they will get fined for speeding on the road, and that is a very common event with over 3,500 active mobile speed camera sites within Queensland, but do… Read the rest

Some Little Known Road User Penalties in Queensland

Most people know that they will get fined for speeding on the road, and that is a very common event with over 3,500 active mobile speed camera sites within Queensland, but do… Read the rest

Used Car History Reports

CarHistory offers the most comprehensive vehicle history information for Australian used car buyers.

CarHistory makes it easier and safer for people to buy their next used car by providing them with an online comprehensive used vehicle report, regardless of how… Read the rest

CarHistory offers the most comprehensive vehicle history information for Australian used car buyers.

CarHistory makes it easier and safer for people to buy their next used car by providing them with an online comprehensive used vehicle report, regardless of how… Read the rest

Car Depreciation in Australia

How Fast do Cars Depreciate in Australia

I’ve always thought that cars hold their value better in Australia than in the UK, with the prices of second hand cars being so much higher, and few really cheap ones, unlike in… Read the rest

How Fast do Cars Depreciate in Australia

I’ve always thought that cars hold their value better in Australia than in the UK, with the prices of second hand cars being so much higher, and few really cheap ones, unlike in… Read the rest

Speeding Fines and Other Penalties in Queensland

A selection of Fines and Demerit Points for Motoring Offences in Queensland

What happens when you reach 12 Demerit Points in Queensland

If you hold a Queensland open licence you may receive a warning letter when you gain at least… Read the rest

A selection of Fines and Demerit Points for Motoring Offences in Queensland

What happens when you reach 12 Demerit Points in Queensland

If you hold a Queensland open licence you may receive a warning letter when you gain at least… Read the rest

Drive My Car Coupon Codes May-June 2017

Drive My Car Coupon Codes extended to 30th June 2017

Code: DMC100 $100 off when you rent a car for 30 days or more End Date: 30th June 2017 Code: DMC50 $50 off your 14 day rental End Date: 30th… Read the rest

Drive My Car Coupon Codes extended to 30th June 2017

Code: DMC100 $100 off when you rent a car for 30 days or more End Date: 30th June 2017 Code: DMC50 $50 off your 14 day rental End Date: 30th… Read the rest

Penalty For Driving on the Right

Driving on the Right Lane can cost $50 and Demerit Points.

We see many drivers using the Right hand lane instead of the Left lane when driving on dual carriageways in Australia, but how many know they are breaking the… Read the rest

Driving on the Right Lane can cost $50 and Demerit Points.

We see many drivers using the Right hand lane instead of the Left lane when driving on dual carriageways in Australia, but how many know they are breaking the… Read the rest

Drink Driving in Australia: December 2016

230 drivers were charged with drink driving, out of 20,488 tests.

Queensland Police charged 230 drink drivers and 93 Drivers under the influence of drugs during the weekending 11th December 2016, after carrying out over 20,000 roadside tests. Another major… Read the rest

230 drivers were charged with drink driving, out of 20,488 tests.

Queensland Police charged 230 drink drivers and 93 Drivers under the influence of drugs during the weekending 11th December 2016, after carrying out over 20,000 roadside tests. Another major… Read the rest

Australian Driving Test: Theory Practice Test

Learner’s Theory Tests can be practiced online

Getting ready to learn to drive? To check if you are ready for your driver knowledge test take the practice driver knowledge test for learner rivers.

Australian Capital Territory Theory Practice Test

http://www.roadready.act.gov.au/c/roadready… Read the rest

Learner’s Theory Tests can be practiced online

Getting ready to learn to drive? To check if you are ready for your driver knowledge test take the practice driver knowledge test for learner rivers.

Australian Capital Territory Theory Practice Test

http://www.roadready.act.gov.au/c/roadready… Read the rest

Car Hire Under $22 a day

Rent a Car for under $22.00 per day

These prices were current at 2nd August 2016

DriveMyCar Options

Providers of small cars to the expensive range, MBW, Mercedes etc:  

Car Rental in Elizabeth Bay, 2011

Toyota Yaris YR NCP130R… Read the rest

Rent a Car for under $22.00 per day

These prices were current at 2nd August 2016

DriveMyCar Options

Providers of small cars to the expensive range, MBW, Mercedes etc:  

Car Rental in Elizabeth Bay, 2011

Toyota Yaris YR NCP130R… Read the rest

Petrol Prices: Australia and UK, April 2016

A comparison of Petrol prices between UK and Australia

  Actual Prices of Unleaded Petrol on 22nd April 2016

UK Petrol Price

My old area in Kent 105.9 pence Lowest 109.9 pence Highest

Australia Petrol Price

My area in Queensland… Read the rest

A comparison of Petrol prices between UK and Australia

  Actual Prices of Unleaded Petrol on 22nd April 2016

UK Petrol Price

My old area in Kent 105.9 pence Lowest 109.9 pence Highest

Australia Petrol Price

My area in Queensland… Read the rest

Driving during Easter in Australia

2016 Queensland Drink Driving Results:

Thu 24th March 2016: 11,303 RBT’s performed with 58 Drink Driving Positives = 5.1 per 1,000 drivers Fri 25th March 2016: 12,329 RBT’s performed with 72 Drink Driving Positives = 5.8 per 1,000 drivers Sat… Read the rest

2016 Queensland Drink Driving Results:

Thu 24th March 2016: 11,303 RBT’s performed with 58 Drink Driving Positives = 5.1 per 1,000 drivers Fri 25th March 2016: 12,329 RBT’s performed with 72 Drink Driving Positives = 5.8 per 1,000 drivers Sat… Read the rest

International Drivers Licence in Australia

Do you need an International Drivers Licence in Australia

Some websites state very clearly that you need an International Drivers Licence in Australia. HOWEVER… Some states require you to carry an International Licence with your current foreign licence. Other states… Read the rest