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...]
Australia’s first female Porsche Driver to hit the racing track in 2013
At an age when most teenagers are still learning to drive, 17 year old Brisbane teenager Renee Gracie has become the first female driver to contest the Porsche Carrera Cup Australia Championship. … [Read more...]
Simple Car Maintenance Tips
A car is an essential for any busy woman. It helps us get to the shops, ferry the kids to school and driving on a country road is a great way to relax and unwind. The problem is that cars can be a … [Read more...]
Daily Addict on the Move: Add Some CK One Colour
Daily Addict on the move presented by Lexus CT 200h Daily Addict Editor, Carrie Kwan, is always on the move scouring cities for hidden gems and the best places to shop, eat, drink and experience. … [Read more...]
Ten Worst Cars on Australian Roads for Depreciation
Your new car could depreciate by more than 60% in the first five years of purchase. In the current economic climate 58% of Australians believe it makes more sense to buy used rather than new when it … [Read more...]
2011 Used Car Safety Ratings
NRMA Motoring & Services and the NSW Centre for Road Safety have released safety ratings for used cars involved in crashes, and introduced a Safe Pick rating for the very best vehicles in each … [Read more...]
Tips for Dealing with a Mechanic
Ford Australia has decided to simplify the ever-confusing conversation with the local mechanic, so the next time you walk into a garage - you can do so with confidence. Know the basics- Most people … [Read more...]
Australia’s Best Cars for 2009
The Volkswagen Golf and Subaru Outback have won two of the most popular categories in the Australia’s Best Cars awards, presented at a gala industry dinner in Melbourne last night. The Golf 118 Tsi … [Read more...]
It’s a Sweet Life Family Road Trip – Day Four
Day Four of our Koleos It’s A Sweet Life adventure meant home time. Alas. How we loved our short stay in Sydney, and could have easily spent another twenty years exploring the enriching tendrils that … [Read more...]
It’s a Sweet Life Family Road Trip – Day Three
Hooray! No rain for day three of our It’s a Sweet Life family road trip; just a small smattering upon entry to Taronga Zoo, which soon disappeared for a cloudy but delightful day with more sunbursts … [Read more...]
It’s A Sweet Life Family Road Trip – Day One
Day one of our Renault Koleos road trip dawned dank and rainy in Canberra with promise of more dank rainy-ness in Sydney for our arrival. We didn’t even pack coats, we were so hopeful the weather man … [Read more...]
It’s a Sweet Life – The Ultimate Family Road Trip
Goodie goodie gumdrops! Only four more sleeps and we are off on our very special road trip as part of the Renault Koleos test drive experience. For those of you who haven’t a clue what I’m rambling … [Read more...]
Our Family’s New Five Door Baby
She has arrived! Please welcome the newest addition to our family (temporarily, alas) – a brand new, baby blue Renault Koleos, delivered by gentlemanly car dealer, Glenn. Parked perkly and brightly … [Read more...]
I’ll Take You Riding in My Car Car
I’m so excited. In around two weeks’ time, Renault is delivering a brand new Koleos to our house. Then, they’re going to leave it with us for a whole month - and I’m going to drive that baby, and … [Read more...]
Car Advice for Women: Be a Label Lover
We all love our labels. Some labels carry brand names that make us feel cool, while other labels provide us with valuable information, such as how many grams of fat are in each biscuit. When it comes … [Read more...]