What are car running costs like compaired to uk

[Rachiegarlo]

No the roads here are really good, you don't need a big engine and if you drive in the city you certainly don't need a 4 wheel drive. They block people's views are dangerous because of their bullbars to city cars and people who have them as the family car to drive kids to school and do the shopping.......well I'll stop ranting here.

[soggy]

Yes bring your no claims - it does count.

Car tax is called rego -$500 a year per car!!
No mots here!!
You get personal libility insurance in with rego.
My insurance was $600 for a mitsubishi colt and hubbys was $800 for an outlander.Didn't shop around and got it through garage - so think we should get it cheaper next time!
Very cheap to run around -I use about $30 a week on petrol - hubby about $40 and he drives into city each day!
Anyone recommend a good insurance company here in oz for next time we insure?

Hi,
I was quoted $780 by the garage that sold me the car, I phoned SGIC and got fully comp for $410, thats without the extras I have already mentioned, thats as far as my shopping around went, they have been very good at getting the damage assessed and the repairs organised and did not seem to mind my claim only about 19 hours after taking out the policy.

Simon