When you step out to buy a new car, while exciting, it’s important to remember to plan ahead, play it cool, and be aware of all the little things that can see you spending thousands of dollars more than you need to. Many car dealers will have your interests (mostly) in mind, but you have … Continue reading Avoid Dealership Traps & Drive Out A Winner
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Old Mustang Vs New Mustang
A Mustang is a Mustang, isn’t it? Is it? It’s a bit of a toss-up, we know. If you’re planning to buy a Ford Mustang but can’t decide between the modern 2015 model, and the classic 1967 model, here’s something you should definitely see: a video from autotrader.com on which car is better. It’s a … Continue reading Old Mustang Vs New Mustang
Buying A Car In 2017
It’s a new year, and for some of us, it’s probably time to upgrade our old cars. No matter where you are in Australia, this basic guide on buying a car in 2017 should help you get the ball rolling so you can get behind the wheel of a new ride, ready for the year … Continue reading Buying A Car In 2017
Buying A Car At Christmas
If you’re thinking of buying a new car for the new year, December may be the best time to do it. We know this is a hectic period for most people, whether you’re trying to get all your projects done before the break, trying to finish all the Christmas shopping, or you’re coordinating holiday times … Continue reading Buying A Car At Christmas
What Makes a Cheap Car Loan?
When we take queries for car finance the most common and obvious question is regarding how cheap our car loans are. We thought it would be a good idea to talk about what makes a cheap car loan. The first thing people shopping for a loan tend to look at is the interest rates and … Continue reading What Makes a Cheap Car Loan?
Finding the Best Car Loan
It’s no secret there are a lot of car finance products on the market these days. We live in a country where most households have two or more cars, usually purchased on finance. So when you start shopping around for a new or second-hand car, you also have to start the hunt for a car … Continue reading Finding the Best Car Loan
What Tax Deductions Can I Claim on my Car Loan?
It’s about this time Australian car owners start trying to work out how they can improve their tax return. Through deduction claims, expenses, log books and all other claims to get more of your tax back each year. Deductions are different for every person and relate to your specific situation, but we’ve put together a … Continue reading What Tax Deductions Can I Claim on my Car Loan?
Changing Airport Parking to Benefit Australian Car Owners
If you do a lot of overseas travel you’d know Australia’s airport parking prices are amongst the highest in the world. That’s why the start-up company Carhood and Ford Australia have formed a partnership to solve airport parking and car sharing in one bold venture. This innovative start-up is a carsharing company with bases at … Continue reading Changing Airport Parking to Benefit Australian Car Owners
Tips for Maintaining a Good Credit History
Your chances of being approved for a loan come down to how your credit history appears to a financier. They want to know you’re reliable and will be able to make your loan repayments. There are a few things you can do to make sure you maintain a good credit history; Pay your bills on … Continue reading Tips for Maintaining a Good Credit History
The Hassle Free Way to get a New Car
Don’t waste your time with dealers and private sellers. If you’re looking for an affordable new car, simply tell Aussie Auto Search what you want and they’ll do all the hard work on your behalf. We’ll check the car history, do safety checks, even process all the paperwork, so you can save time and get … Continue reading The Hassle Free Way to get a New Car
Strangest Car Accessories & Gadgets
When you get a new car it becomes a bit of a personality statement. You make additions and changes to ensure it represents who you are, what you love and what you’re about. For most of us, this entails things like car seat covers, rims, tinting, bumper stickers, perhaps a paint job, as well as … Continue reading Strangest Car Accessories & Gadgets
0% Car Finance – What’s The Catch?
Recently many car companies have been offering low-interest car loans, such as 1% car finance or 0% interest car finance on new vehicles. These new car finance deals may sound like a great deal, but is it? You may hear that the top car manufacturers like Toyota, Holden, Hyundai, Honda, Ford and Nissan all offer … Continue reading 0% Car Finance – What’s The Catch?
How Does Car Finance Work?
For those new to buying a car or taking out finance it can be a daunting prospect. However, when you know the facts it is rather simple. If you had the money in your account to buy a car you could pay the current owner – either a dealership or an individual – the price … Continue reading How Does Car Finance Work?
How Do I Lease A Car?
Leasing a car rather than buying is an option usually taken up by those who prefer to drive the newest models, without having to pay a large sum to own the vehicle. In the long term the cost of leasing a car can end up higher than that of buying a car, but there are … Continue reading How Do I Lease A Car?
That New Car Feel
How great do you feel when you get out on the open road? It’s a fantastic feeling of freedom, especially when it’s a new car. You want to wind down the window and just feel the wind in your hair. We’re not the only ones who get excited about this. We’ve collected a few clips … Continue reading That New Car Feel
Used Car Safety Ratings and You
It’s important when looking for a used car that you check how it rates on the Used Car Safety Ratings – this should be your top priority over look, colour, size and class. In the event of a crash you want yourself and your loved ones to be as safe as possible. The Used Car … Continue reading Used Car Safety Ratings and You
11 Things You Should Keep In Your Car
Whether it’s car trouble, a spontaneous picnic or you’ve got an important business meeting and you don’t want to get wet… this list of 11 things that you should always have on hand in your car will help you out in most situations! 1. Owners Manual – this will help you with everything from changing … Continue reading 11 Things You Should Keep In Your Car
Novated Leasing Myths Debunked
There’s plenty of misinformation out there regarding Novated Car Leasing and we wanted to set the record straight for you by debunking these 4 myths. Myth 1. Novated leases are tricky Not true: Once you complete the initial paperwork the lease payment is taken from the employee’s pre-tax income which can be automated. Myth 2. … Continue reading Novated Leasing Myths Debunked
Private Car Finance: Buying A Car Privately
Private car sales are the single biggest market for car sales throughout Australia. Yet some car finance lenders leave buyers with little choice but to go to a dealership to buy a used car. For some lenders, a dealership offers certain levels of protection as the dealer needs a Motor Dealers Licence in order to … Continue reading Private Car Finance: Buying A Car Privately
Best Time To Buy A New Car
So you’re looking to buy a car and you’ve decided that this time you’re buying a new car. You want that fresh, new car smell, clean, unmarked body, full factory warranty and the assurance that this will be your baby and never have been anyone else’s. It sounds great and we’d love to support you, … Continue reading Best Time To Buy A New Car
