Hello and welcome to the June 2006 edition of the MotorMouth Newsletter.

Recently I was shopping around for some Comprehensive Insurance for my own vehicle and came across an excellent report that had been prepared by Cannex - an independent and comprehensive specialist research service.

Here are some of their tips plus a few of my own:

• Shop around - Quotes can vary dramatically between providers. Check out both on line and off line providers
• Make sure you are honest with the insurance company on your driving/accident record
• Save money by choosing what optional extras you actually need, eg do you require windscreen or all glass coverage or a hire car in the event of an accident
• Make sure you detail all of the accessories fitted to your vehicle- it saves a big hassle if your vehicle is stolen
• Consider the size of the “Excess” that will apply - a higher Excess will lower your premium
• Investigate the benefit of paying annually instead of monthly – the savings can add up!
• Look at bundling all of your insurance policies with one provider - many offer a discount for this
• Work out what level of cover you really need. Predominantly there are 3 main types:
  • Comprehensive
  • Third Party + Fire & Theft
  • Third Party Only

Sometimes, especially in the case of older vehicles, it can be more effective to take out Third Party Insurance Only.

It is important to take this out on top of Comprehensive Third Party Insurance that is required when registering your vehicle

• Check to see if the policy you choose covers variables such as weather damage
• Keep your insurance claim slate as clean as possible to ensure the lowest premium
• Only make a claim when the damage done greatly exceeds your policy excess - This can also help you keep your Rating 1
• Ensure your insurer provides a well-rounded offering when it comes to claims being made (Quick Processing, Hire Car, Choice of Repairer)

In addition, you might like to read Cannex’s full report or view their list of Online Car Insurance Providers.

I trust this information is useful and don’t forget to keep checking MotorMouth to find the cheapest fuel prices available.

Until next month…

Alan Price
Marketing Manager - MotorMouth
apricemotormouth.com.au

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The average, lowest and the highest Unleaded prices for May 2006 in each city were:

The price leading service stations for Unleaded in each city in May 2006 were:

Brisbane	Service Station United Address corner Johnson Road and Dickman Road Suburb Forestdale Average Price for month 119.1
Sydney	Service Station Coles Express Address Camden Valley Way Suburb Leppington Average Price for month 131.1
Melbourne	Service Station Liberty Address Moorooduc Highway Suburb Moorooduc Average Price for month 131.0
Adelaide	Service Station Coles Express Address corner O.G. Road and Fourth Avenue Suburb Klemzig Average Price for month 131.1
Perth	Service Station Coles Express Address corner Bannister Road and Service Road Suburb Canning Vale Average Price for month 132.6

The average, lowest and the highest Diesel prices for May 2006 in each city were:

The price leading service stations for Diesel in each city in May 2006 were:

Brisbane	Service Station Mobil Address corner Telegraph Road and Denham Road Suburb Bracken Ridge Average Price for month 132.9
Sydney	Service Station Helou Petrol Address corner Rawson Road and Ferndell Street Suburb Granville Average Price for month 138.6
Melbourne	Service Station Liberty Address Moorooduc Highway Suburb Moorooduc Average Price for month 137.8
Adelaide	Service Station Souther Cross Address corner O.G. Road and Yaralin Avenue Suburb Klemzig Average Price for month 141.2
Perth	Service Station Lori's Fuel Supply Address Railway Avenue Suburb Kelmscott Average Price for month 141.8

The average, lowest and the highest LPG prices for May 2006 in each city were:

The price leading service stations for LPG in each city in May 2006 were:

Brisbane	Service Station Empire Petroleum Address Logan River Road Suburb Beenleigh Average Price for month 50.1
Sydney	Service Station Gogas Address corner Forest Road and Frederick Street Suburb Bexley Average Price for month 43.9
Melbourne	Service Station Liberty Address Moorooduc Highway Suburb Moorooduc Average Price for month 42.5
Adelaide	Service Station Caltex/Woolworths Address Marion Road Suburb Marion Average Price for month 46.0
Perth	Service Station BP Address Albany Highway Suburb Kelmscott Average Price for month 48.1

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