Car Research & Statistics — Budget Direct™

Parallel Parking Predicament – Aussies Confess Reverse Parking Anxiety

Many of us think parallel parking is a pain so we explore how many Aussies find it stress and anxiety inducing.

Australian Road Safety Survey and Statistics 2023

From bikes and scooters to cars and trucks, there are so many more vehicles on Australian roads these days. That’s why we surveyed Australian drivers to see how they feel about their overall road safety.

Most Deadly Roads in Every Country

A billion two-ton lumps of metal hurtle up and down the world’s roads every day....

Electric Car Survey & Statistics 2023

They’re touted as taking the first step into the future, but how do everyday Australians feel about electric vehicles?

Commuters in Australia Survey and Statistics 2023

Explore how Australians commute to work and find out why there’s been changes recently in how we get to and from our everyday jobs.

Where are the best and worst cities for young drivers in Australia?

Young drivers often care about the price of petrol, car running costs and safety. Based on these metrics, find out the best and worst cities for young drivers.

Learner Driver Survey & Statistics 2021

Males in our survey were significantly more likely to exaggerate their driving hours in their learner logbook.

Drink Driving Survey & Statistics 2021

Almost half of Australians falsely believe they can reduce their BAC levels.

Distracted Driving Survey & Statistics 2022

64% of Australian participants never use the ‘Do Not Disturb’ feature on their phone when driving.

Fatigued Driving Survey & Statistics 2022

76% of respondents who had experienced a microsleep thought that driving while highly fatigued was the most dangerous state for a driver to be in.

Car Accidents Survey & Statistics 2023

Find out what causes car accidents, how often they occur, and Australians’ attitudes toward them in our latest survey and statistics analysis.
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Car Theft Survey & Statistics 2022

The average car theft victim is left $5000 out of pocket.

Car Running Costs in Australia 2022

Australians spent an average of $18,715.32 on car running costs as of Q3 2022

Electric Car Sales in Australia

Electric car sales in Australia are the highest they’ve ever been but are still far below the average international electric car market sales.
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