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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?
Vidhu Bajaj

Personal Finance Writer

What happens at the end of a novated lease?

Explore your options at the end of a novated lease: buy the car, refinance, or upgrade. Learn about residual values and what happens if you change jobs.

Car Loans

27 Aug, 2024

7 min read

What happens at the end of a novated lease?
Mark Bristow

Personal Finance Editor

What could be a good time to buy a car in Australia?

Arguably the most popular time to purchase a car in Australia is the end of the financial year, though there are other dates in the calendar worth considering if you’re hunting for a bargain. 

Car Loans

23 Aug, 2024

6 min read

What could be a good time to buy a car in Australia?
Vidhu Bajaj

Personal Finance Writer

What are some of the best luxury cars in Australia?

If you’re looking for a new set of wheels and want something with a bit more flash or luxury, then the luxury car market might have something for you.

Car Loans

23 Aug, 2024

8 min read

What are some of the best luxury cars in Australia?
Alex Ritchie

Personal Finance Editor

What happens to my car loan if my car is written off?

It’s every driver’s worst nightmare; getting into an accident so severe your car is written off. But what happens to your car loan if the vehicle is a write off?

Car Loans

19 Aug, 2024

3 min read

What happens to my car loan if my car is written off?
Jodie Humphries

Personal Finance Editor

Novated lease vs. car loan – which one to choose?

One of the most common ways to finance a car purchase is to take out a car loan. But if you can arrange it with your employer, there is another option; a novated lease.

Car Loans

08 Aug, 2024

5 min read

Novated lease vs. car loan – which one to choose?
Alex Ritchie

Personal Finance Editor

Are salary sacrifice car schemes worth it?

Having a vehicle can be a necessity, whether you need one for work or to take your family from A to B. However, even used cars do not always come cheap. If you’re not sure how to purchase your next vehicle, a salary sacrifice car loan may be a finance option worth considering.

Car Loans

22 Jul, 2024

5 min read

Are salary sacrifice car schemes worth it? Pros and cons of salary sacrificing for a car
Vidhu Bajaj

Personal Finance Writer

How do you calculate stamp duty on a car?

Find out how much stamp duty do you need to pay on your car in different Australian states.

Car Loans

16 Apr, 2024

10 min read

How do you calculate stamp duty on a car?