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Club News => AMCCA Members Chat Room => Topic started by: silverz on February 11, 2017, 01:02:59 PM

Title: Green slip rip off
Post by: silverz on February 11, 2017, 01:02:59 PM
I just received my green slip renewal from AAMI for the Z28 stating it was now $843! (Was $673 last time?) I rang them and they said it was due to a new Govt fee on older vehicles? I called GIO who said they were unaware of any new fees & I signed up with them for $598! Lesson, ring up before you pay up!
www.tropicanapress.com.au

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Title: Re: Green slip rip off
Post by: SlotBaker on February 13, 2017, 09:54:06 AM
Easiest thing to do is go online (http://www.greenslips.com.au/calculator.html?gclid=cnqcxppsi9icfckgkgodmimghq) and compare prices.
There are usually leaflets in the rego renewal envelope with details for green slip comparisons as well.

I check mine every time, and its crazy how/why they change each year.
Title: Re: Green slip rip off
Post by: Zoltan on February 13, 2017, 04:51:13 PM
I've found the same thing happen to me last year, with the price increase, but no real reasonable explanation.

I get the sense that they do this from time to time because most people renew without question.

Insurance companies are winners by default, consumers have to be vigilant...

My Pontiac is due for rego soon, not looking forward to it. Full comprehensive is super cheap though... happy with that!
Title: Re: Green slip rip off
Post by: 69DirtyRat on February 13, 2017, 09:34:39 PM
Thats why Im trying conditional Plates!
Title: Re: Green slip rip off
Post by: Skipman on February 13, 2017, 09:43:54 PM
I got my renewal from Shannon's today $606 last year was the last on full rego
Title: Re: Green slip rip off
Post by: ozpont on February 13, 2017, 10:33:16 PM
Yes.. they do it every single year.. figure 70% will just pay up . too busy or too stupid to read past the marketing hype that often proceeds the price.

Try this when its due each time and just switch.
http://www.greenslips.nsw.gov.au (http://www.greenslips.nsw.gov.au)/

I just did a comparison on a car I have that lives in Sydenham NSW..older driver with max NCB
Roughly 25% difference in premium
Title: Re: Green slip rip off
Post by: birdman on February 14, 2017, 11:58:54 AM
Thats why Im trying conditional Plates!

I'm positive you'll be happy with the change mate...  :way:
Title: Re: Green slip rip off
Post by: birdman on February 14, 2017, 11:59:50 AM
I got my renewal from Shannon's today $606 last year was the last on full rego

Go for it, you'll reek the rewards
Title: Re: Green slip rip off
Post by: Judgefatboy on February 14, 2017, 01:22:21 PM
I got my renewal from Shannon's today $606 last year was the last on full rego


Shannon's insurance are underwritten by gio
Title: Re: Green slip rip off
Post by: bonnevista on February 14, 2017, 05:03:01 PM
Just got my rego renewal today.  I had a look on the green slip calculator.  The cheapest quote was $443 for 12 months...
Title: Re: Green slip rip off
Post by: bonnevista on February 16, 2017, 04:46:53 PM
Just got my rego renewal today.  I had a look on the green slip calculator.  The cheapest quote was $443 for 12 months...

Stop the press...

Update - I just received a renewal notice from Shannons for my greenslip.  $426...
Title: Re: Green slip rip off
Post by: Skipman on February 16, 2017, 09:14:20 PM
Mine is $606 from Shannon's I wonder why there is such a big difference
Title: Re: Green slip rip off
Post by: sms777 on February 17, 2017, 07:44:04 AM
bonnevista is from Wollongong......outer metro rates. If he lived in Nowra it would come under country rates, even cheaper.
Title: Re: Green slip rip off
Post by: silverz on February 17, 2017, 01:08:15 PM
Thanks Chris, that explains a lot, the annoying thing is that i did go to the greenslip online site, diligently filled in all the boxes then copied down the reference quote number. All 3 companies i called didn't want the referral number stating the site was 'reference only'. Only AAMI tried to add the questionable 'older than 20 years' surcharge, the others knew nothing about it?
www.tropicanapress.com.au  :thud: :thud:
Title: Re: Green slip rip off
Post by: bonnevista on February 18, 2017, 02:57:30 PM
Stop the press...

Update - I just received a renewal notice from Shannons for my greenslip.  $426...

It was a $1 cheaper than last year...
Title: Re: Green slip rip off
Post by: Skipman on February 18, 2017, 04:07:46 PM
Now your just rubbing the salt in bonnevista
Title: Re: Green slip rip off
Post by: Zoltan on February 22, 2017, 08:02:08 PM
Cheapest CTP for my car $725.84

firetruck! That's a LOT more than what the full comp costs! What a rip off!
Title: Re: Green slip rip off
Post by: bonnevista on February 24, 2017, 01:24:07 PM
Now your just rubbing the salt in bonnevista

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