Car buying guides

$1 petrol - why Saudi Arabia is entering an oil price war

Saudi Arabia is about to flood the market with oil, with experts predicting prices to get as low as USD $20 a barrel.

By Harrison Astbury ● March 09, 2020

A Tesla Model S holds 82.5% of its value after three years

According to the NRMA and Glass's Guide, as reported by CommSec, the Model S lost just 17.5% of its value since 2017.

By Harrison Astbury ● March 09, 2020

Is it a good idea to buy a car at auction?

You can auction a house, so why not a car? Car auctions can be one way to buy a cheap set of wheels, but there are a few things you should know before sticking your hand up.

By Harrison Astbury ● February 17, 2020

What are the top fuel efficient cars in Australia this year?

With fuel prices varying wildly, but only seeming to go up, more and more Aussies are hopping into fuel efficient cars - so what are the more frugal ones on the market in 2020?

By Harrison Astbury ● February 11, 2020

Australia’s most popular car brands: Who wins?

Aussies are renowned for being car lovers, with Australia having among the world's highest numbers of vehicles per capita.

By William Jolly ● February 10, 2020

Getting a better deal on your car – first you go car loan shopping

Loans.com.au Managing Director Marie Mortimer argues that it’s better to shop around for a car loan before walking into a dealership.

By Marie Mortimer ● February 05, 2020

Is it okay to buy or sell a written-off vehicle?

The term ‘written-off’ strikes fear into the budding motorist, but what can it actually mean, and is it okay to buy or sell a written-off vehicle?

By Harrison Astbury ● January 31, 2020

How do rent-to-own cars work?

Most people long for a new set of wheels but often don’t have the upfront finances to fund it. But what if you could rent the car, and then pay for it down the track?

By Alex Brewster ● January 21, 2020

How to sell or buy a car with finance owing on it

Big Terry’s selling a V8 Commodore Ute at a great price, but he’s got finance owing on it. Is it a good idea to buy or sell an encumbered car?

By Harrison Astbury ● January 21, 2020

What is the luxury car tax (LCT)?

Let’s face it, we’ve all dreamt of driving around the city in a Ferrari like a recent-retiree who may or may not be compensating for something. But you might change your mind on that when you learn just how heavily luxury cars are taxed in Australia.

By William Jolly ● July 05, 2019

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