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SGIO - insurance in WA

SGIO has been providing insurance in Western Australia since 1926

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Call  133 233 7am-8pm (Perth time), 7 days

Car Park Challenge

 
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Are you ready?

The challenge is to find your way safely to a parking space without damaging your car or having a bingle with a stray trolley!

 

Did you know?

  • More than 15% of collision claims in NSW are as the result of bungled parking.
  • There were almost 25,000 car park collisions in NSW during 2006/07 (around 500 a week), costing more than $40 million in repairs.
 

Top tips for parking

  • Be alert at all times and watch out for other motorists who may disobey traffic signals, such as one-way signs, or park incorrectly
  • If you're reversing in a car park, go slow and don't just rely on your mirrors – look over your shoulder too
  • New car technology such as cameras and reverse sensors can help motorists when they are reversing, but drivers still need to be aware of what is around them
  • Do your bit to keep the car park free of obstacles and hazards by returning shopping trolleys to their bay
  • Use indicators every time you make a turn
  • If you're involved in a collision and hit another parked vehicle, do the right thing and leave a note with your details. Think of 'car'-ma
  • If you witness a collision, pass on any information you have to the innocent party to help them out
  • Don't pull out around cars that are waiting to drive into a parking space – be patient and give them room to move
 

SGIO is a provider of car insurance, motorcycle insurance, home insurance, business insurance, health insurance, travel insurance, boat insurance and caravan insurance in Western Australia.  Get your insurance quotes today. For insurance in other states and territories visit NRMA Insurance in NSW, ACT & TAS, NRMA Insurance in QLD or SGIC insurance in SA.

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