Car Loans News

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.

Nick BendelSep 5, 2019( 2 min read )

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.

Nick BendelAug 30, 2019( 2 min read )

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.

Laine GordonAug 28, 2019( 3 min read )

ABS Census data shows Aussie love affair with cars is far from over

According to new research released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics, the number of registered motor vehicles within Australia has increased by 1.7 per cent in the last year as known.

Rachel WastellAug 28, 2019( 2 min read )

Does a car loan cover insurance?

Nick BendelAug 23, 2019( 7 min read )

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.

Laine GordonJul 29, 2019( 3 min read )

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.

Mark BristowJun 14, 2019( 3 min read )

Two simple ways to make car ownership cheaper

Petrol prices and car loan interest rates have been falling – but that doesn’t mean you can’t shop around and get an even better deal.

Nick BendelJun 8, 2019( 3 min read )

How much will a hybrid car set you back?

Of the shrinking number of Australians planning to buy a new car over the next few years, an increasing percentage reckon their next car will be a hybrid. But how much do hybrid vehicles cost compared to petrol-fuelled models?

Mark BristowMay 30, 2019( 3 min read )

Where does it cost the most to fill up your car?

Owning a car can be a major expense, with running costs including rego, insurance, servicing, and car loan repayments. But when it comes to fuel, which Australian city is the most expensive on average at the fuel pump?

Mark BristowMay 12, 2019( 2 min read )

Almost 70 per cent of airbag recalls complete, does it include you?

Almost three million cars have been recalled with defective Takata airbags, and while many have been replaced, many have not.

Leigh StarkMay 9, 2019( 3 min read )

When is the best time to buy a car?

Many Australians are putting off their plans to buy a new car until later. But how can you tell when the time is right to splurge on those new wheels?

Mark BristowMay 6, 2019( 3 min read )

How much will Australia’s most popular utes set you back?

It’s official – from tradies to adventure travellers, Aussies love their utes. With the nation’s three top-selling cars all being light commercial vehicles, how much will a car loan for one of these utes cost you?

Mark BristowApr 13, 2019( 2 min read )