Alex Ritchie
Personal Finance Editor
How to get the best car loan rate before you visit the dealership
As our desire for a new set of wheels grows, Aussies looking to drive away in a new or used vehicle may be wondering what they can do to nab a competitive car loan rate. Here are RateCity’s tips for improving your chances of getting your best car loan.
Car Loans
25 May, 2021
4 min read
Georgia Brown
Personal Finance Editor
New vehicle sales for April reach historic level
It would appear that demand for new vehicles is continuing to grow, with last month’s new vehicle sales figures reaching the highest level on record for the month of April.
Car Loans
10 May, 2021
2 min read
Alex Ritchie
Personal Finance Editor
Why a new car could save you money and April's top car loans
It’s no secret that used cars are a hot commodity in the car loan market right now, which is good news for sellers but less-than ideal for buyers. Before you hop in the drivers’ seat, it may be worth exploring the pros and cons of the affordability of both used and new cars.
Car Loans
27 Apr, 2021
4 min read
Mark Bristow
Personal Finance Editor
Rising household wealth to drive more car purchases
More Australians have been buying motor vehicles and applying for car loans than at this time last year, with more money expected to be spent on cars in the year to come.
Car Loans
20 Apr, 2021
2 min read
Mark Bristow
Personal Finance Editor
Some of the best car loans in March 2021
Planning a road trip over Easter? Want to finally go and visit those relatives you haven’t seen in what feels like more than a year? If you’re wanting a fresh set of wheels to hit the road, you may be in the market for a car loan.
Car Loans
25 Mar, 2021
2 min read
Georgia Brown
Personal Finance Editor
Top rated car loans for December 2020
Those who have found themselves in the market for a new car are certainly not alone, as long-anticipated positive figures are revealed by the peak automotive industry body.
Car Loans
07 Dec, 2020
3 min read
Georgia Brown
Personal Finance Editor
Australia’s top rated car loans for November 2020
New car sales experienced a decline for the 31st month in a row, but green shoots are beginning to appear in the Australian new vehicle market.
Car Loans
24 Nov, 2020
2 min read
Tony Ibrahim
Senior Journalist
State Governments plan electric vehicle road tax
Two major states are working on introducing a tax on electric and other zero emission vehicles to subsidise road infrastructure, but industry groups warn it might affect the uptake of the nascent ‘green’ category.
Car Loans
13 Nov, 2020
5 min read
Tony Ibrahim
Senior Journalist
Australia's best new and used car loans in October 2020
Shoppers in the market for a new car arguably have more bargaining power today than they’ve had in years, as dealers are working hard to turn a 30 month trend of falling car sales.
Car Loans
22 Oct, 2020
2 min read
Tony Ibrahim
Senior Journalist
Used car prices swell by almost 30 per cent during COVID-19
Used car prices have swelled by a record 30 per cent following a stock shortage, but economists are suggesting now might be the time to sell as the rollercoaster ride could turn.
Car Loans
21 Oct, 2020
4 min read
Tony Ibrahim
Senior Journalist
After 30 months of declining sales, car industry banks on relaxed lending criteria
New car sales have passed a grim milestone, but the industry is hopeful the government’s relaxing of lending criteria could help turn their fortunes.
Car Loans
08 Oct, 2020
4 min read
Tony Ibrahim
Senior Journalist
Used car prices balloon by 25 per cent in a year: analysts
Used cars values jumped by 25 per cent since the beginning of the year, a new report reveals, spurred by a drop in supply, a lift in demand and the lockdowns instituted to contain COVID-19.
Car Loans
17 Sep, 2020
4 min read
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