Women, not men, make the driving decisions when it comes to buying a car NEWS.com.au
08.08.11
Only 55 per cent of women in the Sunshine State rated safety as the most important thing when looking to buy a car, compared to with 61 per cent in Sydney and 65 per cent in Melbourne.
But the figures are at odds with the a recent study carried out by the RACQ.
The motoring organisation's executive manager of vehicle technologies Steve Spalding says a pilot study was run to see how much attention people paid to any vehicle safety information that was offered when they visited any dealership looking to buy.
"The feedback from the dealers was that the buyers didn't value it, didn't necessarily go looking for it, they didn't engage with the sales people over that invitation to ask or find out more," he says.
"They had already come with a vehicle choice in mind so if someone was coming looking for a Blue Falcon the dealer was unlikely to sell them a red Commodore."
Spalding says buyers tend to be very brand loyal which can limit their choice but he says they may have already done plenty of research before visiting any dealer.
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The first step of the State Government to tremble competition for car insurance has so far only led to an insurance company to break ranks with their rivals in the premium market.
In contrast, five other insurers have set their premiums at the highest rate allowed – $ 313 – according to the mandatory civil liability insurance of the state.
The CTP market works in a scheme of law covering personal injuries in vehicle accidents.
Government motor controller Accident Insurance Commissio n (MAIC) sets the ceiling and floor prices. Insurance companies then set their premiums quarterly.
But Treasurer Andrew Fraser announced a review in March CTP in the determination of competition in recent years has reduced”and “ all insurers had recently accused the ultimate price.
So in the budget reforms announced in June, the Government prohibited the payment of commissions from insurance to car dealerships. Which came into force this month, and contributed to an overall decrease of $ 24 on top price regulator.
But only insurer Allianz has passed under the ceiling of the Class 1 section, which covers cars and trucks. It was five bucks cheaper than its rivals.
“ Our current prices is a sign of good faith in the reforms,”said Allianz.
Other competitors include AAMI Suncorp and its subsidiary, the property of NRMA IAG, QBE Insurance and RACQ.
sources of the insurance industry have complained in private before the system is balanced on thin margins, therefore, prices were on the roof.
An RACQ spokesman said yesterday that the headline price was only one element of competition, and argued its bid for membership includes discounts RACQ.
Suncorp said premiums cost ratios, including those covering “ serious personal injury claims long term.”
Suncorp said the changes made after the budget reforms to ensure “ we will continue to successfully manage their negocio”CTP.
