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Most drivers hunting for the cheapest green slip start in the wrong place. They look for a cheaper seller, the way they would shop for a phone plan or a flight.   Green slips do not work that way, and understanding why saves a lot of wasted effort — the goal is not just the […]

CTP insurance is mandatory in all Australian states and territories. New South Wales calls it green slip insurance, and NSW is the only place where you buy it as a separate policy and pick your own insurer. Everywhere else, the premium is collected with your vehicle registration.   That one difference is why green slip […]

You have 14 days to transfer the registration after you buy a used car in NSW. Do it inside the window and the transfer fee is $42. Miss it and it becomes $193. That is $151 for a fortnight of inattention, on top of the stamp duty you owe anyway.   This guide covers the […]

To find the cheapest CTP green slip in NSW, compare prices from every licensed insurer before you buy or renew. Use the G4E green slip calculator to compare quotes for your driver and vehicle details.    Every licensed green slip includes the statutory cover required by the NSW CTP scheme, so a lower premium does […]

In NSW you get a green slip refund by cancelling your vehicle registration first, then claiming the unused portion of your CTP green slip from your insurer. It is a two step process, the refund is worked out pro rata from the cancellation date, and an administration fee applies.    This guide covers when you […]

Pensioners in NSW can get free vehicle registration, but there is no pensioner discount on the green slip itself. CTP greenslip prices are based on risk profiles, not your financial status, so under NSW legislation a greenslip premium cannot be discounted for being a pensioner.    To find the cheapest green slip for your situation, […]

Renewing your green slip is the moment to run a CTP greenslip price comparison, because prices move and loyalty rarely pays on a CTP green slip.    Average green slip prices in NSW rose about 7 percent in the year to June 2025, and the Fund Levy added another $25.80 to every policy from 15 […]

An eco green slip in NSW is a normal CTP green slip with one difference. When you buy an eligible policy through Greenslips4Earth, trees get planted when purchasing through our environmental partner.    The cover is identical, and the price is set by the insurer and approved by SIRA, so going eco costs you nothing […]

Budget Direct stopped selling NSW CTP green slips on 31 December 2019, so you need a new insurer. Your cover moved to QBE at the time, but you’re free to compare all six SIRA-licensed insurers and switch at your next renewal.    Greenslips 4 Earth is a licensed QBE partner that compares the whole market, […]

If your truck has a Gross Vehicle Mass (GVM) of 4.5 tonnes or less, you can compare green slip prices online in minutes through the G4E calculator, Service NSW Price Check, or any licensed insurer’s website. If your truck is over 4.5 tonnes, online tools won’t quote you.    You have to ring an insurer […]