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Vidhu Bajaj

Personal Finance Writer

How much should I spend on a car?

In the market for a new car? You may be wondering how much to spend? Before buying, ensure you consider all costs beyond the purchase price.

Car Loans

17 Nov, 2022

6 min read

How much should I spend on a car?
Jodie Humphries

Personal Finance Editor

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

07 Nov, 2022

3 min read

Pros and cons of salary sacrificing to lease a car
Jodie Humphries

Personal Finance Editor

Selling a car before moving overseas

Are you moving overseas and selling your car? Find out ways you can get this done.

Car Loans

28 Oct, 2022

4 min read

Selling a car before moving overseas
Vidhu Bajaj

Personal Finance Writer

Eco-friendly tips to improve your car’s fuel economy

If you’re looking for tips to improve the fuel economy of your car, changing the way you drive could save you some dollars and also help the environment.

Car Loans

27 Oct, 2022

6 min read

Eco-friendly tips to improve your car’s fuel economy
Vidhu Bajaj

Personal Finance Writer

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

Which are the best 4WD cars in Australia?
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

How to pay off a car loan early?
Mark Bristow

Personal Finance Editor

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

Can you put a deposit on a car to hold it?
Jodie Humphries

Personal Finance Editor

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

Residual value on a car lease
Mark Bristow

Personal Finance Editor

How to choose a car loan

The best car loan for you may not always be obvious. Car loans from different providers may better suit some households than others by fulfilling different needs. When choosing a car loan, it’s important to compare a variety of different options so you can be confident that you’re getting the best value for your money.

Car Loans

21 Sep, 2022

5 min read

How to choose a car loan
Mark Bristow

Personal Finance Editor

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

Why are cars so expensive in Australia?
Georgia Brown

Personal Finance Editor

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

What is an average interest rate for a car loan?
Alex Ritchie

Personal Finance Editor

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

5 min read

Can I buy a car that is still on finance?

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