If you’ve been driving for a while you’ve probably witnessed or been involved in at least one parking lot fender bender (or what we at Acorn call the “everyday crash”). A Crash Index report released by AAMI Insurance collected and organised car accident data for the period between October 2012 and September 2013. It revealed…

When you’re looking at taking out car insurance, it’s important to know exactly what you’re getting. With all the different types of insurance available and the terms you’ll come across that may be unfamiliar, choosing the right insurance can seem tricky. To help you make sense of it all, here’s a brief look at the…

If you find yourself having to deal with a panel beater to get your vehicle fixed after an accident, you might come across some lingo that leaves you scratching your head wondering what they’re talking about. Following are some of the common terms you might hear and the basics of what they mean so you…

If your work vehicle has been involved in an accident, you’ll likely be without it for anywhere from a few days up to a number of weeks while your vehicle is being repaired. This can not only be an inconvenience but also impact your work and potentially your income. While when you’re without the vehicle…

Driving is a risk, but by driving safer you can minimise your risk on the road. Following are 7 tips for safer driving that can help you do just that. Drive to the conditions Whether it be rain, glare from the sun, fog, driving at night or a range of other conditions, your ability to…

Car accidents are unfortunately an all too common occurrence on Australia’s roads with thousands happening every year, ranging from minor prangs to serious crashes that result in fatalities. While there’s a huge range of factors that can contribute to a road accident, there are some common causes of many of them. Here’s a look at…

Being involved in a car accident can be a trying time, and if you don’t have insurance it can be even more so. Your obligations and the action you need to take after the accident will largely depend on if you were at fault in the accident or not. Here’s a look at the basics…

Hit from behind car accidents can happen to even the most cautious, experienced of drivers, whether due to a momentary loss of concentration, an unfortunate situation that just couldn’t be avoided or a myriad of other common causes. Determining who was at fault, and is therefore responsible for the damages, can be a little confusing…

Car crashes are unfortunately something that many drivers will experience at some point, but until you are involved in one you often don’t think about what to do in a car accident. Following are the basic things that you’d need to do both at the scene and after the accident. At the scene of the…

Having a car accident is no doubt a stressful time in itself. If your car is going to be off the road while it is being repaired or replaced whether for just a few days or a few weeks, it can be even more stressful with the impact on your day to day life without…