Articles, Tips & Tricks
We publish regular articles relating to car finance
and cars in general - our latest articles are listed
below.
Latest articles:
Finance Forecast is a snapshot of our financial services and
automotive industry insight - our thoughts on upcoming changes,
recent announcements and the odd tip. Read our take on the industry
in April 2009. Click to read
on...
The Novated Leasing of cars as part of a salary packaging
arrangement can have significant advantages for both employees and
employers. Read our detailed guide to find out more about how they
work, why they can be benficial, how GST and FBT impacts on a
Novated Lease, and more. Click to read
on...
Featured articles:
An interesting insight into the potential traps and pitfalls of
consolidating debt from car loans, personal loan and credit
cards into home loans. Guest written by Tom Elliot, Founder &
Managing Director of MM&E Capital. Click to read on...
Recently Updated - Luxury Car Tax (LCT) is a
tax charged when you buy a vehicle that meets a set of "luxury car"
criteria, and can add significantly to the price you pay for your
car. Find out what Luxury Car Tax is, how it is calculated, and
what it means for you. Click to read
on...
Credit crunch or not, the basics of car buying remain the same.
If, however, you're planning to take advantage of the super low car
prices being advertised during the current credit crunch, make sure
you review our simple tips before you buy. Click to read on...
Other articles:
A good car finance broker can save you a lot of time and money,
but who should you trust with your hard-earned cash? What should
you look for in a broker? What should you look out for? Know what
to ask. Read our guide to choosing and comparing car finance
brokers before you make up your mind. Click to read on...
Having your identity stolen only happens to other people... or
does it? Recent research shows that whilst the majority of
Australians are worried about the risks of identity fraud, an
alarming 75% of us are throwing out enough personal information in
our rubbish and recycling to put us at risk of identity fraud.
Protect your identity and your credit rating with our help. Click to read on...
When is the right time to buy a car? Should you buy now, or wait
for that interest rate drop everyone says is coming? Read on to
find out what factors may be important to the timing of your car
purchase. Click to read
on...
Our complete guide to the car finance process. Understand your
options, discover how to select the best quote, find out what
contributes to gaining an approval and more. Click to read on...
Stamp duty, motor vehicle duty, vehicle registration duty -
whatever we call it, for many of us it's just another tax. The fact
that this particular type of tax is administered at state level
makes it even more complex to keep track of. Before you purchase
your next vehicle, find out what stamp duty is and how much you'll
have to. Click to read
on...
We're buying recycled and recyclable, we're reusing and reducing
- but what about our cars? Greener driving really is possible. Click to read on...
The decline - or depreciation - of your vehicle's value is one
of the biggest costs to owning a car, and a major factor in
determining an appropriate balloon payment for your car
finance. Find out how to protect your car's resale value with some
simple advice, tips and tricks. Click
to read on...
There's no doubt that using less fuel is better for the
environment - and it's better for your bank balance too. Read our
top 10 tips to save on your fuel bill. Click to read on...
Finance Forecast is a snapshot of our financial services and
automotive industry insight - our thoughts on upcoming changes,
recent announcements and the odd tip. Read our take on the industry
in March 2009. Click to read
on...
There are many options to consider when selecting a car loan to
ensure you get the best deal. Click to read on...