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Laine Gordon

Head of Public Relations

Economists call for petrol tax hikes

Economists at the Australian National University say motorists would benefit from a higher tax on petrol.

Car Loans

07 Mar, 2013

4 min read

Laine Gordon

Head of Public Relations

Five worst car modifications of all time

Since the advent of the wheel, there have been those among us who feel the need to take the design one step further. Some do it for speed, some for handling, and some simply for style.

Car Loans

06 Feb, 2013

4 min read

Five worst car modifications of all time

Laine Gordon

Head of Public Relations

Get more when selling your car

One in two new car owners who purchased a vehicle in the past three years are already looking to replace it with a smaller model, research suggests.

Car Loans

25 Oct, 2012

3 min read

Patricia Babalis

The world's biggest car collectors and their fleets

For some of the world's wealthiest people, collecting motor vehicles is more than just a hobby; it's an obsession. These top collectors pour millions of dollars into acquiring, maintain and showcasing their prized rides.

Car Loans

20 Sep, 2012

3 min read

The world's biggest car collectors and their fleets

Laine Gordon

Head of Public Relations

New car buyers beware

Car manufacturers are luring motorists with a combination of low-interest finance deals and other offers in an effort to stimulate a flat market, experts warn.

Car Loans

04 Sep, 2012

3 min read

Laine Gordon

Head of Public Relations

Cut petrol costs by 25 percent

Rising petrol prices have eaten into household budgets for millions of Australian drivers and research shows the cost of fuel is set to rise again in coming months.

Car Loans

20 Aug, 2012

4 min read

Laine Gordon

Head of Public Relations

Would you break the law to get cheaper car cover?

In an uncertain economic environment, everyone is looking for ways to save. But the practice of "fronting" a car insurance policy is not an advisable way to save money on your car insurance - and it can land you in legal hot water.

Car Loans

02 Jul, 2012

3 min read

Would you break the law to get cheaper car cover?

Laine Gordon

Head of Public Relations

Can everyday Aussies raise their "debt ceiling"?

When the US government increased the nation's debt ceiling last week to avert defaulting it was a timely reminder for personal borrowers around the world to consider their own finances.

Car Loans

04 Aug, 2011

3 min read

Can everyday Aussies raise their "debt ceiling"?

RateCity

Online car loan quotes

If you're in the market for an online quote on a car loan then you've come to the right place, because at RateCity we've compiled some of the best loans from a range of providers to compare side by side.

Car Loans

03 Aug, 2011

2 min read

Laine Gordon

Head of Public Relations

Cut car costs by more than $1000

Elevated petrol prices combined with interest rate rise speculation spells bad news for motorists, particularly those with a personal or car loan. But there are ways to keep car costs down.

Car Loans

30 Jun, 2011

3 min read

Laine Gordon

Head of Public Relations

Turn around your finances and save

If you rely on someone else to sort out your finances or you've simply lost track of yours then you could be wasting hundreds, if not thousands, of dollars each year in interest, fees and charges without even knowing it.

Car Loans

30 Jun, 2011

3 min read

Laine Gordon

Head of Public Relations

The silver lining of a slow new car market

New cars have lost some of their sparkle this year, with sales at 21-month lows. Low stock levels from earthquake and tsunami-ravished Japanese manufacturers has put the brakes on local sales. That, combined with steady interest rates and a flurry of low-rate car loans on the market means now may be a good time to buy your dream car.

Car Loans

27 Jun, 2011

3 min read