Car Ownership

6 Reasons You Should Get Multiple Quotes From Panel Beaters

September 28th 2021 by - | Car Ownership

Do you find that the cost of fixing your car is just too much? Don't beat yourself — paying off avoidable occurrences always has a sting to it. But did you know taking the time to find multiple panel beater quotes pays off in the long run? As repairs cost anywhere between $250 to $500 for just one panel replacement, being too lax about choosing your panel beater can cost you much more. Here are six reasons...

Cost of Car Ownership: A Quick Overview

July 2nd 2021 by - | Car Ownership

Before you purchase a new vehicle or look at obtaining online car finance it's good to have a rough idea of the extra costs involved with owning a car so you can plan ahead and budget accordingly. If you're wondering what these costs are, then don't worry. We have you covered. In this blog post, we'll run through all things related to owning a car – from maintenance costs, to fuel expense, insurance and registr...

Which Car Insurance do I Need?

March 27th 2021 by Rene | Car Ownership

Getting your car finance sorted and picking a vehicle is one thing, but once it is time to take to the road you need to have insurance for your car. With each insurer offering a wide variety of coverage, it pays to examine the fine print carefully to make sure you are covered for what you need. From the excess, to no claim bonuses, car hire, after-accident care, and many other factors – pause and consider. Ins...

New Car Warranties for Every Brand

December 5th 2020 by Rene | Buying a Car, Car Ownership

One of the biggest differentiators when buying a new car compared with a second-hand vehicle is that you’re certain to be covered by the manufacturer’s warranty, to the maximum extent permissable. This will generally cover mechanical failures arising from defects or issues relating to the car’s design or the parts used. In addition, you are usually covered for the provision of a loan car and roadsi...

Why You Could be about to Pay More to Use that Electric Vehicle

November 24th 2020 by Rene | Car Ownership, Next Generation Car Developments

While governments around the world apply their best efforts to increase the uptake of electric vehicles, something different is happening down under that many might come to question. Over the last week or so, we've had news that the populous states of South Australia, New South Wales and now Victoria will be looking to charge electric vehicle owners a road user charge starting from the middle of next year. The lang...

What to Look for in Your First Car

November 10th 2020 by Rene | Buying a Car, Car Ownership

When it comes to purchasing your first car, price is often the driving factor as far as the decision making process goes. That’s despite the fact that your first car will often be burdened by numerous other costs and considerations. Whether it be the cost of insurance, fuel consumption, maintenance and repairs – there are financial worries beyond the bottom line. On top of that, you also have reliability...

Improving Your Fuel Economy

October 31st 2020 by Rene | Car Ownership

Fuel costs are one of the biggest things that motorists need to worry about once they take ownership of a new car. Sure, today motorists have the choice of electric vehicles, however, as we've covered previously, in no way are these types of vehicles particularly 'affordable' as yet. At the end of the day, a full tank of fuel each week starts to hit the hip pocket, about as much as any other cost associated with own...

Top Tips to Stretch the Life of your New Car

October 24th 2020 by Rene | Car Ownership

Buying a new car is a proud moment for many, and naturally, everyone wants to take care of their pride and joy. It's one thing to look after the exterior, paying particular attention to any minor blemishes and parking ever so carefully. However, to really get the most bang for your buck, it goes a long way to make sure that you look after your car as well. Here are our tips to help you stretch the life of your new ca...

How the Federal Budget might Influence Your Next New Car

October 8th 2020 by Rene | Buying a Car, Car Ownership, Next Generation Car Developments

This week’s Federal Budget has been chalked up as one of seismic proportions. Such is the magnitude of expenditure, the country’s debt levels are set to skyrocket over the coming years. Like any budget, however, there are ‘winners’ and ‘losers’ on both sides of the equation, and in this instance, that certainly includes motorists as well. Winner: Business owners Businesses were c...

Second-Hand Car Prices Reach a Record High…and that’s good for New Car Buyers

September 15th 2020 by Rene | Buying a Car, Car Ownership, Pricing Issues and Practices

The impact of COVID-19 has brought about many changes to our daily lives, however, there is also one trend playing out in the second-hand car market. Spurred on by a surge of motorists who are looking to avoid using public transport, vehicle ownership is on the rise...and a large driver of that is coming from second-hand cars. The latest research from Moody’s Analytics points to a significant j...

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