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James McCay

James is a devoted husband, father, animal lover and history buff. He studied Creative and Professional Writing at QUT, and is often buried in a book. While he writes on a variety of topics, a personal favourite is cars and all things motoring. James hopes to make a positive difference for readers through his writing.

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Stories by James McCay

a close up of a hand putting a seatbelt buckle into a clasp

1 Nov 2021 15:49

How Queensland’s new road penalties could affect your insurance

Written by James McCay

From 1 November new penalties targeting Qld motorists who use their phone or fail to buckle up come into effect. What impact will this have on car insurance?

28 Oct 2021 15:19

How did COVID-19 impact new car sales around the world?

Written by James McCay

COVID-19 had a huge impact on new car sales across the world. We explore data from 30 countries to see which one was hit the hardest by the pandemic.

a mechanic carried out paintless dent repair for hail damaged car

28 Oct 2021 15:00

Hail damage repairs costing some car owners over $11,000

Written by James McCay

Hail damage to your car can be costly to repair. We investigate the cost of hail repairs car owners could face in the wake of a storm.

28 Oct 2021 09:38

The best countries for driving

Written by James McCay

Which nation has the best roads or cheapest motoring costs? What about congestion and road mortality rates? Join us as we take a look.

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22 Oct 2021 13:30

What are Australia’s favourite utes?

Written by James McCay

Utes are as Australian as kangaroos and koalas. Discover what the top utes among Compare the Market customers are, how they're used and more.

12 Oct 2021 13:22

What’s the average cost of petrol in Australia?

Written by James McCay

Our Bill Shock Tracker survey found the average cost of petrol in Australia is $1,404 a year. Read more to see the data for your home state and age group.

8 Oct 2021 09:29

Into the future: Will car insurance cover flying cars?

Written by James McCay

In a time when flying cars are becoming more science and less fiction, we ask, "will car insurance cover a flying car?" Read on to hear what the experts say.

a car salesman shows a new car to a couple in a showroom

30 Sep 2021 15:58

Shake up of the car industry: fixed car prices and guaranteed value plans

Written by James McCay

Car brands have introduced fixed prices for new sales. We discuss what impact this could have on insurance, plus other ways car brands are shaking things up.

29 Sep 2021 14:05

COVID-19’s clampdown on international money transfers

Written by James McCay

We reach out to the experts to see how COVID and 2020 impacted international money transfers and foreign exchange, and ask 'when will things return to normal?'

21 Sep 2021 10:21

What’s the future of hydrogen cars in Australia?

Written by James McCay, reviewed by Stephen Zeller

Hyundai has announced it plans to popularise hydrogen as a source of energy by 2040. Given the hurdles electric cars continue to face, will hydrogen cars bomb?

17 Sep 2021 11:00

Will driverless vehicles make us more dangerous on the road?

Written by James McCay, reviewed by Stephen Zeller

Will Autonomous Vehicles make other drivers more aggressive on the road? We chat to the experts to learn what a transition to a driverless future could look like.

9 Sep 2021 09:18

How you park your car can impact your insurance premiums

Written by James McCay, reviewed by Stephen Zeller

Where you park your car can have an impact of the cost of car insurance. This not only involves garages and driveways but which suburb you're in. Join us as we take a look at the data.

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