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
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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
Car Loan Interest Rates Explained
One of the things that can sometimes be confusing when you’re shopping for a car loan is interest rates. When you’re using a car loan repayment calculator and it asks for the interest rate, most people shrug their shoulders and aren’t really sure what interest rate to enter. It can be frustrating since lenders often … Continue reading Car Loan Interest Rates Explained
A 5 Step Guide To Obtaining Car Finance
Most people considering buying a car, whether they’re after a brand new car from a local showroom, or a second hand model from a private seller, will need to take out vehicle finance in order to pay for their purchase. To make sure you’re able to borrow the money you need, and at the best … Continue reading A 5 Step Guide To Obtaining Car Finance
5 Tips For Buying A New Car
Buying a brand new car is an exciting event in most people’s lives, but it’s important to remain calm and adopt a practical approach when visiting dealers’ showrooms or you could end up spending far more than you anticipated. Follow the 5 tips below to make sure the vehicle you buy is the most … Continue reading 5 Tips For Buying A New Car
Why you should avoid a ‘busy recent credit history’
When you’re applying for a car loan, or in fact any finance whether it’s for a motorbike, boat or caravan, it’s important to know how the finance industry operates. It’s clearly very important to the finance company that you are able to service, i.e. repay the loan, so they make extensive investigations into your credit … Continue reading Why you should avoid a ‘busy recent credit history’
Buy A Used Car With Confidence
It just got easier to buy a used car with confidence – thanks to the PPSR. Here’s a few sobering stats for the 1.4 million people who buy a vehicle from a private seller every year:
Lease vs Hire Purchase
If you’re trying to decide whether you’re better off with a car lease, car loan or going with hire purchase instead, the following comparison table may be useful to you. Lease vs Hire Purchase Comparison Table Finance Lease Consumer Loan Hire Purchase Terms Lease term is up to you but would typically be 3 to … Continue reading Lease vs Hire Purchase
To Lease Or Buy A Car?
It’s time for a new car and having made the decision to buy, the next question is often not what car, but how you are going to pay for it? Financing a car can be a minefield to the uninitiated, especially when the salesperson starts bandying about terms like hire purchase, novated car leases, residuals … Continue reading To Lease Or Buy A Car?
Car Loan Approval Tips
Credit check – Tips to boost your loan worthiness Shopping for vehicle finance can be as daunting as choosing the right car. As well as seeing who offers the best car finance rates, it’s worth assessing how attractive you appear as a potential borrower. Showing you’re a good risk improves your approval chances and will … Continue reading Car Loan Approval Tips
Car Loan Comparison Rates
What is the comparison rate? The comparison rate is an indicative interest rate that combines the nominal interest rate with any foreseeable fees and charges associated with the loan, to help you obtain a more comprehensive picture of what your car loan is going to cost you over the life of the loan. While the … Continue reading Car Loan Comparison Rates
Buying That Car
Buying a car is one of the biggest purchases you’ll ever make. These days, when it comes to cost, it’s second only to buying a home. Buying your very first car can often be a nerve-racking experience, and if you’re not careful, it can put you in real financial strife. You have to be realistic … Continue reading Buying That Car
