Just because you have a vehicle loan or mortgage does not mean that you are broke. Borrowing money is not necessarily a bad thing. If you are capable of maintaining your repayments, then you are considered an ideal borrower to lenders. So, it’s important to beat the broke mindset that seems to come attached to that of taking out a …
Test Drive Tips & Tricks
Some of us tend to think it’s as simple as turning up to a dealership, picking a car to test drive, and going on your merry way for 20 minutes. But low and behold, there is more to it. Do you really trust your judgement after 20 minutes in the driver’s seat for a car that you are expected to …
Family Savings On One Income
So you’ve got a couple of kids, life is too hard when both parents are working 9-5 and one of you decides to throw it away and become a stay-at-home parent. Maybe you’re expecting a child and decide that once maternity leave is over, you won’t be returning to the workplace. Your family is now down to one income, and …
Best Cars For City Driving
Australia is known for it’s vast landscapes in the outback with open roads and off-the-beaten-track trails. It is also, however, filled with large metropolis city’s dotted around the country. Therefore, it is only human for us to want to accommodate to the trials of city life with suitable transport. Enter the best cars for city driving. Compact is usually the …
The Importance Of Regular Car Servicing
I can actually hear you all moan from the other side of the computer as I mention the dreaded regular car service. Whether it’s life just getting in the way or you’re as terrified for the bill as you are of the dentist, that visit to the mechanics is always one of distress. But it truly is a case of …
Top Destinations Around Australia You Can Travel To By Car
Around 53 million driving holidays are taken in Australia every year. Australia’s coastline is 25,760 kilometres round trip. When you think about it, that’s a hell of a long way, but it sure isn’t impossible to travel around. In fact, many grey nomads and adventurers alike circumnavigate the country along Highway 1 everyday as a way of experiencing their own …
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. …