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The latest car loans news and tips

Mark Bristow

Personal Finance Editor

Which car loans have the lowest interest rates?

Thanks to the coronavirus pandemic, buying a new car may have been the last thing on the minds of many Australians. But with some social distancing restrictions starting to ease in selected areas, some Australians may be in the market for a car loan for their next vehicle purchase.

Car Loans

18 May, 2020

3 min read

Which car loans have the lowest interest rates?

Nick Bendel

Property & Personal Finance Writer

Lenders getting increasingly personal with their car loans

A growing number of car loan lenders are offering personalised interest rates.

Car Loans

23 Nov, 2019

3 min read

Lenders getting increasingly personal with their car loans

Mark Bristow

Personal Finance Editor

Aussies buying fewer cars due to tougher lending

New research has found that fewer Aussies have been buying cars, in part due to tighter restrictions around car loans.

Car Loans

14 Nov, 2019

3 min read

Aussies buying fewer cars due to tougher lending

Nick Bendel

Property & Personal Finance Writer

Comparing car loans could yield big savings

Australia contains dozens of car loan providers and hundreds of different car loan products.

Car Loans

02 Nov, 2019

2 min read

Comparing car loans could yield big savings

Alison Cheung

Finance Writer

What to think about when buying add-on car financial products

Just when you’ve ended the hunt for your dream car, you might find yourself faced with another major decision: add-on financial products.

Car Loans

14 Oct, 2019

4 min read

What to think about when buying add-on car financial products

Nick Bendel

Property & Personal Finance Writer

This car loan includes a satisfaction guarantee and $0 ongoing fees

Sally’s* car was on its last legs, so she decided to buy a new Holden Commodore that would allow her to safely drive to work and take her children to school sport.

Car Loans

03 Oct, 2019

3 min read

This car loan includes a satisfaction guarantee and $0 ongoing fees

Nick Bendel

Property & Personal Finance Writer

Why taking out a car loan through your regular bank might be a bad idea

A range of online lenders, credit unions and challenger banks are offering lower car loan interest rates than the big four banks.

Car Loans

19 Sep, 2019

2 min read

Why taking out a car loan through your regular bank might be a bad idea

Nick Bendel

Property & Personal Finance Writer

Brokers arranging low-rate car loan deals for car buyers

If you’re shopping around for a new or used vehicle, there are several prominent finance brokers offering some of the cheapest car loans in Australia.

Car Loans

05 Sep, 2019

2 min read

Brokers arranging low-rate car loan deals for car buyers

Laine Gordon

Head of Public Relations

Three ways to pay off your car loans

Are you taking out a car loan to land some shiny new wheels? Be sure to contemplate how you'll pay the money back over time.

Car Loans

28 Aug, 2019

3 min read

Nick Bendel

Property & Personal Finance Writer

Does a car loan cover insurance?

Does a car loan cover insurance? Learn how car loans can impact on your insurance in Australia, so you can find the best car loan for you.

Car Loans

23 Aug, 2019

7 min read

Laine Gordon

Head of Public Relations

Three ways to pay off your car loan

Are you taking out a car loan to land some shiny new wheels? Be sure to contemplate how you'll pay the money back over time.

Car Loans

29 Jul, 2019

3 min read

Mark Bristow

Personal Finance Editor

Do your research this EOFY

End of financial year is a popular time to buy cars, with many dealerships offering end of financial year sales (EOFYS). However, it’s important to be aware of the true value offered by a cheap deal, both in terms of the vehicle you’re buying and car loan you’re using to pay for it.

Car Loans

14 Jun, 2019

3 min read