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Why you should rotate your car tyres.

by NRSAFebruary 10, 2022

Because the weight of the car engine is usually carried at the front of your car, the front tyres usually wear out much faster than the rear tyres. Therefore, changing or rotating the tyres frequently will help them wear more evenly, prolong the tread life…

How to save money on car insurance

by NRSAOctober 21, 2021

Maintenance Tips, News

We all know that as a general rule of thumb, the higher your car’s value, the more it will cost to insure. But there are many other factors that play into the insurance premium you’ll pay that you may not realise. Here are some ways…

Part 2: Getting your car ready for sale

by NRSAJune 21, 2021

Maintenance Tips, News

In Part 1 of this post, we discussed why now is the best time on record to sell a used car, how to make a good first impression, and how to price your car. Part 2 discusses the best platforms to advertise, making your ad,…

Tips for safe caravan towing

by NRSAJune 21, 2021

Maintenance Tips, News

Tips for safe caravan towing 1. LOAD THE CARAVAN CORRECTLY There’s an art to loading and distributing your belongings inside the caravan and doing so incorrectly could lead to disaster before you’ve even arrived at your destination. The majority of the weight of your…

5 Parts of your car potholes can damage

by NRSAJune 21, 2021

Maintenance Tips, News

Australian roads provide a mixed bag when it comes to their driving condition. Some are excellent, like our major arterials – others, especially on some lesser travelled country roads, are terribly unsafe and troublesome. A contributing factor is that a lot of our cars…

Seasonal Driving Tips

by NRSAJanuary 28, 2021

Maintenance Tips, News

Given the current state of things across the globe, travel seems to be something we’ll be doing more of by car and closer to home than we’ll be able to do by plane and further abroad for some time to come… Luckily, we have so…

Car Security Tips

by NRSADecember 17, 2020

Maintenance Tips, News

Cases of car theft across Australia has been steadily increasing. Being a victim of theft is extremely stressful, inconvenient, costly and time-consuming. If it’s an opportunist theft like a joy ride or getting from A to B, it’s usually recovered within a few days but…

How to increase your car’s resale value

by NRSAOctober 9, 2020

Maintenance Tips, News

Cars are not usually the type of investment that you will make money on. When you buy a car, you do so knowing that when it comes time to sell it will be worth far less than what you paid for it. However, while you’re…

What to do in the event of being involved in a car accident

by NRSAMay 4, 2020

News

Unfortunately, at some point, you’re likely to have a car accident or two. In fact, research shows that the average person should expect to be involved in three to four car accidents in their lifetime. Much like reliable roadside assistance, full comprehensive car insurance is…

You Choose: Local Pay-As-You-Go Roadside Assistance or Australia-wide Roadside Assistance - 24/7

by NRSAMarch 23, 2020

News

Life in Australia is about freedom. And freedom is about having options, the ability to move about, to get to the office, school pick-up, to check the surf, or travel and explore the winding roads ahead without hesitation. NRSA is about having options and flexibility,…