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Pros and cons of salary sacrificing to lease a car
Salary sacrifice allows you to pay for a car from your pre-tax income. It reduces your taxable income and total tax outflows. It can be an alternative to taking out a car loan or buying a vehicle outright. If you’re comfortable reducing your take-home income, salary sacrificing to purchase a car can provide significant savings.
Car Loans
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Vidhu Bajaj
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Which are the best 4WD cars in Australia?
Deciding on the best four-wheel drive (4WD) car in Australia is really based on what you need and how you’ll use it.
Car Loans
20 Oct, 2022
6 min read
Jodie Humphries
Personal Finance Editor
How to pay off a car loan early?
Can you save if you pay off your car loan early? How can you manage this, and what should you look out for?
Car Loans
20 Oct, 2022
4 min read
Mark Bristow
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Can you put a deposit on a car to hold it?
Some car dealers ask for deposits; others don’t. It’s up to individual car dealers to decide whether to promise to hold on to cars in exchange for deposits.
Car Loans
13 Oct, 2022
2 min read
Jodie Humphries
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Residual value on a car lease
What is the meaning of residual value on a car lease? To help you answer this, you should better understand how to calculate it and its significance.
Car Loans
04 Oct, 2022
4 min read
Mark Bristow
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Why are cars so expensive in Australia?
Most Australians are familiar with having to pay a bit more for some goods and services than they would elsewhere around the world. In the case of cars, this can be partially attributed to the higher cost of importing and manufacturing, but also to tougher regulatory and environmental conditions, as well as taxes and tariffs.
Car Loans
16 Sep, 2022
5 min read
Georgia Brown
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What is an average interest rate for a car loan?
When you’re searching for a car loan, it can be helpful to have an idea of the average interest rate charged by lenders, so you know whether the product you’re considering is competitive.
Car Loans
15 Aug, 2022
4 min read
Alex Ritchie
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Can I buy a car that is still on finance?
It’s recommended that you check to see if the vehicle you intend to buy still has financing owing. So, what happens if your ideal car is still on finance? It is still possible to buy a car with financing owing, but it may take a few more steps.
Car Loans
11 Aug, 2022
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Georgia Brown
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What are the on-road costs for a new car?
Buying a new car can be a big financial commitment that requires careful budgeting. Make sure you’re prepared for all the associated expenses by factoring in unavoidable on-road costs.
Car Loans
29 Jul, 2022
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Vidhu Bajaj
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What is the difference between AWD and 4WD cars?
Find out what AWD and 4WD cars are, and why you may want to buy one.
Car Loans
27 Jul, 2022
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Vidhu Bajaj
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Which are the best station wagons in Australia?
Discover the best wagons in Australia based on ANCAP Safety ratings and comparisons by car review sites.
Car Loans
21 Jul, 2022
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Georgia Brown
Personal Finance Editor
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Car Loans
15 Jul, 2022
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