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Mark Bristow

Personal Finance Editor

What happens if you trade in a financed car?

Trading in a financed car is possible, but you may need the car loan lender’s permission before taking any action.

Car Loans

08 Jan, 2025

6 min read

What happens if you trade in a financed car?
Mark Bristow

Personal Finance Editor

Can I increase my home loan to buy a car?

If the time has come to upgrade to a new set of wheels, but your savings won’t quite cover the purchase cost, you might be weighing up your financing options.

Car Loans

08 Jan, 2025

5 min read

Can I increase my home loan to buy a car?
Mark Bristow

Personal Finance Editor

How to increase the resale value of your car

While cars typically depreciate over time, there are steps you can take to maximise your car’s resale value.

Car Loans

16 Dec, 2024

5 min read

How to increase the resale value of your car
Mark Bristow

Personal Finance Editor

What's the most tax effective way to buy a car?

Buying a car can be a major financial commitment, so it makes sense to check how this purchase could influence the tax you pay.

Car Loans

11 Dec, 2024

5 min read

What's the most tax effective way to buy a car?
Mark Bristow

Personal Finance Editor

Personal loan vs car loan: which option is suitable for you?

Car loan vs personal loan: Explore the differences, benefits, and limitations to help you decide on a suitable option for financing your car.

Car Loans

25 Nov, 2024

6 min read

Personal loan vs car loan: which option is suitable for you?
Mark Bristow

Personal Finance Editor

Your options for financing a car through a business

If you’re considering financing a vehicle for work purposes, you may be curious as to what your options are, and which may best suit your needs and financial situation.

Car Loans

07 Nov, 2024

6 min read

Your options for financing a car through a business
Mark Bristow

Personal Finance Editor

What is an interest free car loan?

Interest free car loans offer car buyers the option to purchase a vehicle without paying extra in interest charges.

Car Loans

30 Oct, 2024

4 min read

What is an interest free car loan?
Vidhu Bajaj

Personal Finance Writer

What to do when you can’t pay your car loan

Read on to know what happens if you are unable to make car payments, the options you have in such circumstances and how you can stop paying car loan together.

Car Loans

24 Oct, 2024

6 min read

What to do when you can’t pay your car loan
Vidhu Bajaj

Personal Finance Writer

How much should you spend on a car?

When you decide to buy a car, you also need to determine your budget. So, how much should you spend on a car? Here are the things you need to consider.

Car Loans

17 Sep, 2024

7 min read

How much should you spend on a car?
Jodie Humphries

Personal Finance Editor

How do car auctions work?

There are multiple ways you can purchase a car in Australia. Car auctions can be a good place to buy a second-hand car for a bargain price.

Car Loans

11 Sep, 2024

10 min read

How do car auctions work? | RateCity
Bria Horne

Personal Finance Writer

Can I get a car loan with bad credit?

Having a bad credit rating doesn't have to mean the end to your dream of owning your own car.

Car Loans

04 Sep, 2024

5 min read

Can I get a car loan with bad credit?
Vidhu Bajaj

Personal Finance Writer

What is a car's trade-in value, and is it better to trade in a car than to sell it privately?

Learn the pros and cons of trading in your car vs. selling it privately. Discover which option could give you better value for your vehicle.

Car Loans

29 Aug, 2024

8 min read

What is a car's trade-in value, and is it better to trade in a car than to sell it privately?