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What is Depreciation and How Does it Impact My New Car Purchase?

new car depreciation

You’ve probably heard of the term depreciation before, but how do you consider depreciation when purchasing a new car? The dictionary definition of depreciation is ‘a reduction in the value of an asset over time, due in particular to wear and tear.’ Essentially, depreciation refers to the loss in value...

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Checklist for When Inspecting Used Cars

Used Car Inspection Checklist

Thinking of purchasing a used car? It can be a very exciting time for many, particularly if you can find a great deal. Finding a great deal comes down to finding a preloved vehicle that provides a lot of value, which is why inspecting the car first is so important....

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Lemon Laws in Australia & Your Rights as a Car Buyer

Lemon Laws in Australia - Car buying

If you have ever had the frustration of buying a new product that’s faulty or doesn’t perform as expected you can no doubt sympathise with anyone who goes through that experience with a new car purchase. While a range of consumer protection rights are already in place, the rights of...

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How to Finance Your New Car & Still Get a Sweet Deal

How to Finance Your New Car & Still Get a Sweet Deal

The idea of driving around in a new car is exciting. From extra reliability and improved technology, through to the all important new-car smell, you have plenty to look forward to. It’s not all fun however. Are you looking forward to spending hours visiting and calling dealers to ensure you...

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Sell a Car in Australia While You’re Overseas

Selling your car while overseas

Need to sell your car in Australia while you're overseas? Whether you moved overseas for family, work, or adventure, if you won’t be back in Australia for a while you may want to sell the car you left behind rather than have it sit around collecting dust while costing you...

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Guide to Buying a Safe Car in 2016

Guide to buying a safe car

When your passengers are your family, safety will no doubt be high on your priority list when buying a new car. Ok cool, you just need to find something that is safe and good value for money right? Sure, when you say it fast it might sound like a breeze....

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SUVs Suitable for Australian Families

Best SUVs for australian families

There is something appealing about a family car that offers plenty of passenger and cargo space while also giving you the option to head off the bitumen when your heart desires. Car buyers throughout Australia are increasingly choosing SUVs as the everyday family car. SUV sales in Australia now account...

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How to Buy Your First Car in Australia

Young man sitting in first car

Woohoo, it’s time to buy your first car! Just think of the possibilities - coming and going to places as you please, having weekends away, going on road trips. There is a whole new world ready to explore. It’s all very exciting to think about but first you need the...

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Can a Car Broker Help You?

Remember the last time you purchased a car? The new (or slightly newer) car smell. All the bells and whistles. The feeling when you first changed gears without a clunk. The silence instead of squeal when you hit the brakes - pure magic! Go back a little further though, before...

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Small Business Tax Deductions – New Cars Under $20k

Mitsubishi Triton

As a small business owner, it’s not often you get a break. In recent years it’s seemed even rarer for such a break to come from government. The most recent budget however was a breath of fresh air for small business owners. You now have the ability to claim an...

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