So the big supermarkets have now had hot cross buns available in store for about 6 weeks, which tells us it’s almost time for the Easter break. For many of us, this means packing up …
A mother, a son and an insurance company
Late last year, my elderly (hope she doesn’t read this!! – sorry Ma) mother had a small and unfortunately incident with a pylon in her favourite shopping centre. Most importantly, she’s fine and the car …
Club 4X4 Safety Shop Launches Tomorrow
This week is a pretty special one for me. Tomorrow we are going to launch a concept that has been very close to my heart for some time. Having worked in the insurance industry for …
The day our Dometic Waeco fridge saved our Bacon
So our #MobileHQGU gets a lot of blacktop miles these days, but whenever possible it still gets a pounding off-road and has for a number of years. If a Nissan Patrol could talk it’d have …
Get a quote and score a free coffee – at the Sydney 4X4 show this weekend!
Planning a quiet weekend? Not much to do? Well we have the solution – head on down to the Annual Sydney 4WD and Adventure Show at Eastern Creek to get your fourby and camping fix. …
5 Ways to Manage the Cost of your Insurance
In the last few weeks we released some information about the adjustments to our underwriting criteria and it drove a range of questions on premiums from readers. We have long noted that as a specialist …
But Club 4X4 Really Isn’t Any Different to Other Insurers…Right?
Over the last few weeks, I have noticed a number of people who seemingly don’t understand the differences in our coverage and seem to think aside from Off Road Recovery, we do not differ to …
Want to work for Club 4X4?
Due to continuing growth and a strong commitment to maintaining high levels of customer service we are recruiting again. We currently have two roles is our Newcastle based Call Centre for the budding 4X4 enthusiast, …
Club 4X4 at the Cleveland Expo
Queenslanders – yes you! Quiet weekend? Not many plans? Feel like checking out some of the latest 4X4 Caravan and Camping gear? Well make a bee-line for the Cleveland Caravan, Camping, Boating and 4X4 Expo …
Caravan and Camper Trailer Policy Clarification
Over the last couple of weeks we have had an increasing number of enquiries from customers who have their Camper Trailer, Slide-on Camper, Caravan or Fifth Wheeler insured with us. The questions raised are with …
What Happened to Helping a Mate?
This really isn’t something I’ve done before everyone and I wasn’t sure about doing it. You see, this isn’t a magazine or a media outlet and I am FAR from an editor or a journalist. The …
Safety Series – Redarc Gauge System
There is a little secret that I haven’t really let many people in on. It’s funny how a car guy’s brain works – they never want to publicise any type of vehicular failure for fear …
Parking Great Fun!
Getting to know Bruce from Bylong Creek 4×4 Park was a blessing. You see, it’d been some time since I had been camping– yes, I know, you have to make time, but lately it’s been …
New Partnership – Insurance Aid General Brokers
Club 4 x 4 are proud to announce our partnership with Insurance Aid General Brokers (IAGB). Opening in 1985, the team have expanded significantly over the years with offices in Brisbane and the Gold Coast and representatives …
Partnership – Bullant 6X6
We are proud to announce our partnership with the folk over at Bullant 6X6 Engineering in Bunbury, Western Australia. Just two hours outside of Perth, Sean and his team design, engineer and construct high quality …
Policy Changes – Water Crossing Claims
Those of you that follow our blogs regularly would have come across our Club 4X4 Crash Index that we published in 2017. In that article, we divulged with transparency how our growing portfolio has performed from …
Your chance to make a change!
It’s hard enough to believe that Club 4X4 is now well into it’s 3rd year providing the most comprehensive motor insurance product in the land! They say time flies when you’re having fun – and …
Club 4X4 End of Year Customer Satisfaction Results
In mid 2017, we shared the results of our inaugural Club 4X4 Net Promoter Score Customer Service Survey. At the time, we were pleased to have set a very high benchmark for ourselves in the …
How to turn a buck into over $5000 in prizes…. and donate to a worthy cause
Club 4X4 is very excited to be supporting our friends at Hope Street as part of their Drive To The Top event coming up in the next few weeks. Hope Street do great work supporting the …
Hope Street’s Drive To The Top 2018
Many of you will remember (and some of you kindly donated) Club 4X4’s sponsorship of Hope Street’s Drive To The Top last year. Along with being a Gold sponsor for this fantastic event, we sent our …
7 Depressing things you should do after the Christmas break
Which bright spark thought up the saying “all good things must come to an end” – pretty sombre stuff right? Kind of like getting back home from your big trip during the Christmas break. …
Club 4X4 at the 4 Wheel Drive Spectacular Queanbeyan
Calling all Canberrans and South Coast Off Roaders! No plans this weekend? Why don’t you head on over to the 2018 4Wheel Drive Spectacular at the Queanbeyan Showground this Saturday and Sunday. All your favourite …
Walk It Now or Swim It Later – How to Tackle Water Crossings
In our last issue we started to dissect “single vehicle accidents”. As outlined in our inaugural crash index, the Club 4X4 portfolio has seen a significant representation in claims where there are no other vehicle involved. In …
Roo’s, Mu’s, Moo’s and Neigh’s – How to Prevent An Animal Strike
Last week we released our 2017 Crash Index which at a high level, outlined trends in statistics we have gathered over the last few years. As we stated last week, given the niche nature of …
Club 4X4 2017 Crash Index
Being a specialist insurance provider can be very rewarding, but also challenging at times. Club 4X4 differs to your every-day general insurer in every way. From our product offering, staffing and service levels right down to where …