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Nick Bendel

Property & Personal Finance Writer

Why taking out a car loan through your regular bank might be a bad idea

A range of online lenders, credit unions and challenger banks are offering lower car loan interest rates than the big four banks.

Car Loans

19 Sep, 2019

2 min read

Why taking out a car loan through your regular bank might be a bad idea

Nick Bendel

Property & Personal Finance Writer

Brokers arranging low-rate car loan deals for car buyers

If you’re shopping around for a new or used vehicle, there are several prominent finance brokers offering some of the cheapest car loans in Australia.

Car Loans

05 Sep, 2019

2 min read

Brokers arranging low-rate car loan deals for car buyers

Laine Gordon

Money Editor

Three ways to pay off your car loans

Are you taking out a car loan to land some shiny new wheels? Be sure to contemplate how you'll pay the money back over time.

Car Loans

28 Aug, 2019

3 min read

Nick Bendel

Property & Personal Finance Writer

Does a car loan cover insurance?

Does a car loan cover insurance? Learn how car loans can impact on your insurance in Australia, so you can find the best car loan for you.

Car Loans

23 Aug, 2019

7 min read

Laine Gordon

Money Editor

Three ways to pay off your car loan

Are you taking out a car loan to land some shiny new wheels? Be sure to contemplate how you'll pay the money back over time.

Car Loans

29 Jul, 2019

3 min read

Mark Bristow

Personal Finance Editor

Do your research this EOFY

End of financial year is a popular time to buy cars, with many dealerships offering end of financial year sales (EOFYS). However, it’s important to be aware of the true value offered by a cheap deal, both in terms of the vehicle you’re buying and car loan you’re using to pay for it.

Car Loans

14 Jun, 2019

3 min read

Nick Bendel

Property & Personal Finance Writer

Two simple ways to make car ownership cheaper

Petrol prices and car loan interest rates have been falling – but that doesn’t mean you can’t shop around and get an even better deal.

Car Loans

09 Jun, 2019

3 min read

Two simple ways to make car ownership cheaper

Mark Bristow

Personal Finance Editor

How much will a hybrid car set you back?

Of the shrinking number of Australians planning to buy a new car over the next few years, an increasing percentage reckon their next car will be a hybrid. But how much do hybrid vehicles cost compared to petrol-fuelled models?

Car Loans

31 May, 2019

3 min read

How much will a hybrid car set you back?

Mark Bristow

Personal Finance Editor

Where does it cost the most to fill up your car?

Owning a car can be a major expense, with running costs including rego, insurance, servicing, and car loan repayments. But when it comes to fuel, which Australian city is the most expensive on average at the fuel pump?

Car Loans

13 May, 2019

2 min read

Where does it cost the most to fill up your car?

Leigh Stark

Head of SEO

Almost 70 per cent of airbag recalls complete, does it include you?

Almost three million cars have been recalled with defective Takata airbags, and while many have been replaced, many have not.

Car Loans

09 May, 2019

3 min read

Almost 70 per cent of airbag recalls complete, does it include you?

Mark Bristow

Personal Finance Editor

When is the best time to buy a car?

Many Australians are putting off their plans to buy a new car until later. But how can you tell when the time is right to splurge on those new wheels?

Car Loans

07 May, 2019

3 min read

Mark Bristow

Personal Finance Editor

How much will Australia’s most popular utes set you back?

It’s official – from tradies to adventure travellers, Aussies love their utes. With the nation’s three top-selling cars all being light commercial vehicles, how much will a car loan for one of these utes cost you?

Car Loans

14 Apr, 2019

2 min read