Car servicing can be an expensive and ongoing cost, but a great way to help reduce those costs is to check the essentials yourself, which can potentially reduce the chance of a serious problem developing. With that said, there are some things that are better off left to the professionals, but there is nothing stopping you from rolling up the …
Glovebox Essentials
Every car’s got one, but in many cases, they are usually packed to the rafters with junk. It’s a confronting task to clean said glovebox out after a long period of time as you’ll soon realise what useless things you’ve been hoarding all this time. But, by organising your vehicle essentials into the one place can be pretty handy in …
Trade In Or Keep Burning Rubber: What’s The Best Value?
Sometimes you can be stuck between a rock and a hard place when it comes to upgrading your car or stick with what you know. Sure, you may have some nostalgic attachments to your current vehicle, but it may be time to weigh up your options and decide whether it’s best to trade in or keep burning rubber until you …
Hatchback vs Sedan: What’s Best For You?
It’s the age-old debate when it comes to buying a new car. Hatchback vs Sedan makes for a challenging decision, but ultimately one you must make when the time comes. Contrary to popular belief, the hatchback has grown in popularity in the past decade to become the number one body shape to rule our roads. But sedans still have their …
Must-Have Family Car Features
When looking for a new car, you will obviously be after a vehicle that offers a long list of safety features. When buying a car for your family, it is even more important that it is packed to the brim with safety (and entertainment) features to protect the ones you love the most. Whether it be a small car, …
The Evolution Of Car Safety
Do you ever hear your parents bang on about how, “back in my day we didn’t even have seatbelts!”? Or do you remember 10 years ago when reversing cameras were the best thing since sliced bread? They seemed like the most innovative product at the time and most parents agreed when it came to driveway safety. Over time, the regular …
Privacy Law Changes
From 12 March 2014, the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs) will replace the National Privacy Principles and Information Privacy Principles and will apply to organisations, and Australian Government (and Norfolk Island Government) agencies. This privacy fact sheet provides the text of the 13 APPs from Schedule 1 of the Privacy Amendment (Enhancing Privacy Protection) Act 2012, which amends the …
The Benefits of Buying a Station Wagon
A station wagon, also called an estate car, is an automotive body-style variant of a sedan/saloon with its roof extended rearward over a shared passenger/cargo volume with access at the back via a third or fifth door, instead of a trunk lid. They can flexibly reconfigure their interior volume via fold-down rear seats to prioritize either passenger or cargo …
Tips for Getting the Best Caravan Loan
Caravans are great for road trips or family vacations but unfortunately, they can come with a hefty price tag. Applying for a caravan loan can sometimes be the best option to help make a significant difference to the overall cost. As with applying for a car loan, there are many different loan options available for purchasing a caravan. …