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Top 3 Tips for Selling Your Car
When it’s time to sell your old car and upgrade to a new one, you need to be smart and savvy with the sale of the car. Blindly going into a sale without any practical knowledge on how to sell your car … [Read more...]
Tips to keep you and your family safe on the road
Ahead of the long weekend, Holden reveals the simple tips to keep you and your family safe on the road. According to Lindsay Mitchell, Vehicle Safety Engineer at Holden, one of the most preventable … [Read more...]
Fix the Car or Buy A New One – Which Is the More Cost-Effective Solution?
When your trusty old car starts giving you trouble, it’s time to make a difficult decision – should you fix the car or get rid of it & buy a new one? A car is a big investment, so making the right … [Read more...]
Everything that Every Car Owner Should Know
So, you own a car and you love driving. You’ve a road trip planned with the family. However, how much do you truly know about the car you’re driving? In the following, you’ll find some useful tips to … [Read more...]
Car Removal Companies Coming to the Aid of Unfortunate Car Owners!
Whether your car has been in an auto accident or a problem of different sort, you will need repair services for the car! These can cost you a lot. Why invest in repairs, when car removal companies can … [Read more...]
5 Cars under $40k that depreciate slowly
A car is a depreciating asset, but by choosing the right brand and model, you can minimise the loss when you re-sell your car. Here we'll focus on cars you can buy brand new in 2018 for under … [Read more...]
Australia’s first ‘female only’ ride-sharing platform Shebah
Australian entrepreneur and single mother of four, Georgina (George) McEncroe, is deeply passionate about the safety of women and children which led her to launch the all-female ride-sharing service … [Read more...]
What to Know When Buying a Used Car
Buying used cars not only save you money on the initial purchase but also saves a substantial amount of money. This cost reduction is in the form of the reduced registration fee and low insurance … [Read more...]
How Does the Demerit Point System Work in QLD?
In case you commit an offence in QLD, Australia, the Department of Transport and Main Roads allocates demerit points and records your history about the traffic offences. The traffic history includes … [Read more...]
3 Benefits of Investing in and Maintaining Company Cars
As a business owner, you've found having a company car or fleet to benefit and better serve your employees offers a number of advantages, particularly when they head out on business trips and other … [Read more...]
4 Apps That Help Prevent Distracted Driving
Nine Americans die every day due to distracted driving, reports DMV.org. These deaths are completely preventable if drivers of all ages (it's not just teenagers) would keep their eyes and complete … [Read more...]
Hot Car Trends of the Week
Hot car trends of the week include: prototype of smart headlights; built-in car vacuum cleaner; and car connectivity features. Prototype of smart headlights The objective of smart headlights is to … [Read more...]
What parents need to know about child car seats in Australia
With the Easter school holidays fast approaching in Australia, we thought it was a good time to highlight the importance of having the appropriate car seat for every child riding in the car. Not only … [Read more...]
Car Loans – How to Win the Game of Interest Rates
The interest rate determines the amount of money you’ll pay for accessing a car loan. Simply put, it is the cost of borrowing money to be able to pay for the car now rather than later. It is the … [Read more...]
Buying a new or second hand car? Consider the advantages of each car first
For some people, this can be quite the tumultuous decision as both options seem rather equally feasible on the surface with a seemingly equal number of both pros and cons. How do you ultimately weigh … [Read more...]
Tips for getting the best car insurance
With Australia having the 7th highest person to car ratio in the world, the car insurance industry here is absolutely huge, with more than 50 insurers competing for our hard-earned dollars. With so … [Read more...]
Get an instant car valuation and sell your car fast online
When selling a car in Australia, you can either sell it through the classifieds and wait around for the right buyer to find you, or sell it fast to a professional vehicle buying service like Sell My … [Read more...]
Carsales launches Australia's newest resource for finding car parts and accessories online
Australia's leading online classifieds network, Carsales, has launched a new resource for car owners in Australia. Partsales is making it easier for Aussies to source new car parts and accessories by … [Read more...]
Tips for Navigating Your Next Car Purchase
Buying a new car is an exciting purchase, but at times it can be a little daunting if you aren’t familiar with the process. However, with a few handy tips on researching and financing up your sleeve, … [Read more...]
FREE Webinar on How to Teach Your Kids to Drive in Australia
According to a survey of over 15,000 Navman customers, teaching your kids how to drive is high on the stress list, with about a third of those surveyed said that they won’t be in a hurry to do it … [Read more...]
4 Things to Consider When Buying a New Car
Perhaps you’ve just passed your driving test and you’re ready for that next step in gaining independence. Or perhaps you’ve had your current car for years and it’s time for a change. Whatever your … [Read more...]
The Importance Of Servicing Your Car
When you’re a new car owner, it can feel a bit overwhelming. Sure, it’s great when you’re cruising down the highway, but what happens when things go wrong? Without proper maintenance, you’ll find that … [Read more...]
Getting a Car Loan in Australia when you have a Bad Credit Rating
Bad credit car loans, also known as second chance car finance, will not only get you behind the wheel of a reliable, late model car, one of these loans can also help you repair a bad credit … [Read more...]
How to Ensure Upkeep of Your Car
As soon as one starts driving a car on a regular basis, he or she will realise that eventually there’s a need for a reliable mechanic. And finding a reliable car repair service is not as easy as it … [Read more...]
Prevent Roadside Panic With an Emergency Car Kit
Prevent Roadside Panic With an Emergency Car Kit. In a perfect world, your car would always get you from Point A to Point B without any difficulties. Unfortunately, in the real world, cars get flat … [Read more...]
How to Be a Self-Sufficient & Safe Driver: Tools Every Woman Should Have
Your car is an essential tool that you rely on every day for your family’s transportation, your commute to work or for recreational travel. It is important that you’re aware of the … [Read more...]
Don’t get your spanners in a twist: Simple tips to keep your vehicle healthy
As women who are subjected to the life of jam packed schedules and never ending tasks, it is quite disheartening when something stands in the way of our plans. As much as we like to think of ourselves … [Read more...]
5 Things You Must Do Before You Sell Your Car
What Is My Car's Value? Many factors must be weighed when deciding what to do with your old car. Trade-In? Auction? Private Sale? The number one reason owners choose to sell their cars themselves is … [Read more...]
Five Australian Road Trips to Consider this Easter Break
Don’t know what to do over the Easter break? Consider taking a road trip on one of Australia’s greatest drives. It’s a perfect holiday idea for the family, a group of friends, or just you and your … [Read more...]
Top 6 Tips to select the best car finance broker
There’s so much competition in the car finance market out there, it’s daunting trying to find the best deal or lender. Brokers bring together many products and lenders under one roof and work hard to … [Read more...]
Finding the Perfect Used Car
Are you thinking about purchasing a used car? Finding it a bit difficult to find the perfect one to suit your needs? There are definitely a lot of options available to you, in terms of where to buy … [Read more...]
5 Things to Look for in a Car Loan
When you’ve found a car that you love, the temptation to take any car loan for which you are approved can be immense. However, great care needs to be taken when choosing a car loan so that you do not … [Read more...]
The Things you Thought You Knew About Buying Cars But Didn’t Really
Buying a car is essentially a simple process. You see one you like, you get a price for it and you decide whether or not you can afford it. What could possibly go wrong? Having said that, there are … [Read more...]
Top 9 Cars Women Buy More Often than Men
Auto makers have been quick to figure out that cars aren't something that only men are interested in buying. Recent figures show that close to two-thirds of all new vehicles sold are purchased … [Read more...]
Top 5 Mistakes when Buying a Car with bad credit history
Bad credit. It can be a real hassle when trying to buy a car. Banks and lenders will say "no" more often than they say "yes." Many people rush into buying a car with a bad credit car loan that ends up … [Read more...]
How to find a car loan to buy the car of your dreams
Whether your dream car is a vintage classic or a top-of-the-line model just off the production line, finding the right car loan can turn that dream car into a reality. So, how do you find the right … [Read more...]
How loan comparison sites can help you find the perfect loan
Finding the perfect loan is much easier than it used to be. Search engines and loan comparison sites have made the task of comparing loans quicker, simpler and more straight-forward. However, if you … [Read more...]
Be a Road Trip Hero With These Simple DIY Car Repairs
Waiting in the hot sun for a tow truck, getting towed miles out of your way to get your car repaired, and a delayed arrival at your destination all make for a pretty miserable trip. According to … [Read more...]
5 Things You Need To Know When Organising Car Finance
It is very important for you to be well informed prior to looking for the right car loan, as every car loan provider will work in slightly different ways, and this can impact on what kind of car loan … [Read more...]