Category: Car Buying Tips

Due to the current Covid-19 pandemic, car dealers are challenged to amp up their online sales and marketing strategies. While this set-up has existed for years, online car buying has dramatically increased due to community lockdowns implemented by the government. Genuine online car sites are now everywhere on the internet. Aside from being hassle-free, it … Continue reading Would You Buy a Car Online?

Planning to buy a car for your business? Now is a good time to do it. The Australian Government has recently made changes to the instant asset tax write-off rules, which are set to last until 31 December 2020. Here is everything you need to know about the recent updates. What Is the Instant Asset … Continue reading Changes to the Instant Asset Write off Rules in 2020

Being a new car owner is exciting but at the same it requires you to learn about your vehicle. There’s is a lot to learn so our advice is that you take your car education one part at a time. And the best place to begin? The tyres! Keeping your car tyres in great condition … Continue reading A Beginner’s Guide to Car Tyres

Imagine the excitement of finally being able to buy your dream car, only to find out that your car loan application has been declined. This normally happens due to poor credit score. What a bummer, right? So, before even shopping around for a great car financing product, make sure you have excellent credit standing first. … Continue reading How to Improve Your Credit Score to Get a Car Loan

With the many car financing options available today, people will almost always buy a vehicle for personal or business use. However, there are situations when leasing a car is more ideal than owning. Just like renting a house, a car lease has some features that can fit your needs. The question is, how do you … Continue reading Should I Buy or Lease a Car?

Going off-road is a challenging but very rewarding recreational activity for Aussies. That’s because beyond the rough terrains is where you can find some of the most amazing landscapes and sceneries. If you’re ready to take on the sand dunes, green lanes, rocks, gravel, snow, and mud, then here’s a useful guide on off-roading for … Continue reading Off-Roading Tips For Beginners

Owning a sports car is almost every man’s dream. It’s the ultimate symbol of power and luxury. A sports car is quite an investment too so buying one requires great care and consideration. Before you head to the dealer, hear us out on some of the things you have to think about making your purchase. … Continue reading Tips for Buying a Sports Car

Nowadays, there are plenty of investment options to help your money grow, whether on a short-term or long-term basis. One that’s growing in popularity with many investors today are classic cars. This is because they have proven to yield high returns in the long run. If this is something that interests you, whether you’re a … Continue reading Classic Car Investment: A Guide

What Is Novated Leasing? Novated car leasing is a cost-effective financial arrangement which allows businesses to lease vehicles for, or on behalf of, their employees with use of salary packaging. It simply means the employer is deducting lease payments and running cost from a combination of the employee’s pre-tax and post-tax salary. This in turn … Continue reading Fringe Benefit Tax (FBT) on a Novated Car Lease explained

A business car loan is a great way to finance the vehicles required for running your business. But like with personal car loans, there are loads of considerations to make when applying for this type of financing. You need to understand them to make sure that you get the right car loan for your business. … Continue reading Business Car Loans: What to Consider

Buying a car is an exciting time, no matter when you do it. The joy of bringing home a new car, whether it’s a large family SUV for travelling or a reliable hot hatch for city drives, is always exhilarating. But however excited you might be, never hasten to the dealerships. Instead, wait for some … Continue reading When is the Best Time to Buy a Car from a Dealership?

Buying a new car is not your typical everyday purchase because it requires a handsome sum of money. Even the cheapest hatchback today, the 2019 Mitsubishi Mirage, will cost you almost $14,000. If you ‘re not rolling in dough but want (or need) to own a car, then saving up some money for it first … Continue reading Tips on How to Save Up for A New Car

When hunting for a used car, most people are placing costs and appearance of the car at the top of their list. Unfortunately this same group are placing safety factors much lower on their list (if considering it at all). It goes without saying that this should not be the case. No matter if you’re … Continue reading Tips For Finding A Used Car That’s Safe

The 2019 financial year is ending. If you’ve been waiting for a good time to purchase a new vehicle, then this is it. Buying a car this winter, just before tax time is your best chance to get some fantastic deals. There are two main reasons behind this: First, the automotive market in Australia did … Continue reading Buying A Car Before Tax Time

Good news for small business owners! You can now claim your new car’s purchase cost against your tax. That’s right. The Australian government has recently declared that small businesses can still get the instant asset tax write off for a maximum of $30,000. The tax write-off amount has increased from the previous limit of $20,000, … Continue reading Businesses: Claim the Instant Asset Tax Write Off

First time car buyers, here is the most important thing you need to consider about financing: your credit score. Banks and lenders refer to a person’s credit score to determine the risk of providing a loan to that person. If you are looking at applying for finance to purchase a vehicle, then it’s important to … Continue reading Credit Score Required for a Car Loan

People shopping for a car are often torn between a brand new and a used vehicle, although a used vehicle is usually the cheaper option. However, everybody forgets about the third option, which is an ex-demonstrator vehicle. This is the best of both worlds, an almost brand new car with a nice discount on top. … Continue reading Pros & Cons of Buying an Ex-Demonstrator Vehicle

If you are looking to buy a good vehicle but do not want to spend too much? Then going for a used car might be your best option. The Australian used car market is loaded with quality pre-owned and repossessed vehicles that will suit any budget! Just remember to exercise caution when shopping in dealerships … Continue reading Buying A Used Car? Learn Its Real History First

“Only two things are certain in life…” or so the quote goes. One of them is taxes. But when you’re purchasing a car, there’s another inescapable fee to face: it’s called Stamp Duty, and it’s applicable in all Australian states and territories. What is Stamp Duty? Stamp Duty is a government tax for motor vehicles. … Continue reading Stamp Duty Explained