Owning a Car

Luxury car tax threshold gets bumped for 2020-21

The luxury car tax threshold has been bumped for the new financial year, going from $67,525 to $68,740, and from $75,526 to $77,565 for fuel-efficient vehicles.

By Harrison Astbury ● July 01, 2020

Avoid these mistakes when claiming car expenses this tax-season

Car-related expenses account for roughly 40% of all work-related tax deductions, but what can and can’t be claimed is often cause for confusion.

By William Jolly ● June 30, 2020

What is car gap insurance?

Accidents happen. And insurers can give you less than what you owe on a car loan. This is where motor equity insurance could step in.

By Harrison Astbury ● May 18, 2020

Is my car insurer offering coronavirus policy relief?

COVID-19 has left many battling their budgets, but a few insurance companies are offering policy relief - so what is your insurer offering?

By Harrison Astbury ● April 27, 2020

Suncorp offers 20% off home and car insurance premiums

Another major insurer has come out with a relief offer for home and car insurance customers suffering the ramifications of COVID-19.

By William Jolly ● April 23, 2020

QBE offering $50 to car insurance customers during COVID-19: Will others follow?

One of Australia's largest insurers is offering financial support to car insurance customers in the form of gift cards.

By William Jolly ● April 22, 2020

Negative oil futures: How low will petrol prices go?

Oil futures have gone into negative territory for the first time, but the effects at the petrol pump could be hard to see.

By Harrison Astbury ● April 21, 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

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 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

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