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AMAT · 04-05-2019, 10:01 AM

Eviltrap wrote:

Wanna ask a noob question.

Can we use the phone as GPS in Perth or Australia in general? My Aussie colleague said that we cant touch the phone at ANY time during driving or stopping. Is this true?

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Only partially true, depends on what state you are in, for perth can answer/end call, as long as you put the phone in a cradle/car phone holder fixed to windscreen, at the right side of windscreen above vent holes, as can not obstruct the view. Last time when in melb was touching hp screen while at traffic stop, the police beside me just looked and then drove off when light turned green. In SA also same.

https://www.carsales.com.au/editoria...lained-111970/

Eviltrap · 09-05-2019, 03:32 PM

Thank you so much for the reassurance. I'll remember to bring those mobile phone holder with suction.

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AMAT · 09-05-2019, 04:27 PM

Eviltrap wrote:

Thank you so much for the reassurance. I'll remember to bring those mobile phone holder with suction.

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Make sure to pull over and park your vehicle if you want to change destination in your GPS.

Quote:

from : https://www.rsc.wa.gov.au/Rules-Pena.../Mobile-Phones

GPS may be used by a driver whilst driving if no touch of the keypad or screen is required.

TitanSmall · 11-05-2019, 10:38 PM

Hi all

i will be heading to perth in early sept this year..
including me, there are 7 adults, 1 infant and 1 toddler.
most likely there will be 6 big luggage...
there are 3 drivers...
what combi you think work best? im thinking of getting a SUV + a 8 seater.. is it overkill?

thanks all!

beano · 12-05-2019, 07:36 AM

TitanSmall wrote:

Hi all

i will be heading to perth in early sept this year..
including me, there are 7 adults, 1 infant and 1 toddler.
most likely there will be 6 big luggage...
there are 3 drivers...
what combi you think work best? im thinking of getting a SUV + a 8 seater.. is it overkill?

thanks all!

Not overkill, you'll be spoilt for space and your passengers will be more comfortable, considering an infant and toddler will occupy a full seat each..

furryballs · 12-05-2019, 09:01 AM

Hoo8899 wrote:

Hi anyone rented corolla hatch before, is the boot space enough to fit 1 big and 2 small luggage?

I rented... 1 big one small max

TitanSmall · 12-05-2019, 09:02 AM

beano wrote:

Not overkill, you'll be spoilt for space and your passengers will be more comfortable, considering an infant and toddler will occupy a full seat each..

Thanks Beano! You are always helpful. Cause it's a little expensive.. so was hoping if can get something cheaper without serious compromise of comfort.

Thinking of the following combo also
1. Kia carnival + Toyota corolla
2. 2x suv

What do you think?

furryballs · 12-05-2019, 09:02 AM

digisales wrote:

intending to rent from no birds, do you guys think it is better to buy the zero excess at around $100 from them, or just rely on my travel insurance, which covers up to $2000 excess?

I used my travel insurance (from credit card). Abit hassle but okay. Knocked a kangeroo

furryballs · 12-05-2019, 09:06 AM

TitanSmall wrote:

Thanks Beano! You are always helpful. Cause it's a little expensive.. so was hoping if can get something cheaper without serious compromise of comfort.

Thinking of the following combo also
1. Kia carnival + Toyota corolla
2. 2x suv

What do you think?

I think just rent 2 estima enough

TitanSmall · 12-05-2019, 10:17 AM

furryballs wrote:

I think just rent 2 estima enough

thanks! i will think about it..
oh.. bayswater rental they cant collect and return at different location?

swirl360 · 17-05-2019, 11:24 AM

furryballs wrote:

I rented... 1 big one small max

+1 we put our second big luggage on the backseat instead.

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beano · 17-05-2019, 03:23 PM

TitanSmall wrote:

Thanks Beano! You are always helpful. Cause it's a little expensive.. so was hoping if can get something cheaper without serious compromise of comfort.

Thinking of the following combo also
1. Kia carnival + Toyota corolla
2. 2x suv

What do you think?

I think 1) is a better choice, because if you choose 2x 5 seater car, 1 of your adult need to squeeze between the 2 car seats, or if you choose to separate them, still 2 adult with 1 car seat is quite squeezy behind..

TitanSmall · 17-05-2019, 09:34 PM

beano wrote:

I think 1) is a better choice, because if you choose 2x 5 seater car, 1 of your adult need to squeeze between the 2 car seats, or if you choose to separate them, still 2 adult with 1 car seat is quite squeezy behind..

thanks beano! decide to go with kia 8 seater + rav4. drive something different there. haha