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Can you afford to own a historic vehicle?

If you already own a historic vehicle, you know they’re not cheap to maintain. They constantly need mechanical repairs, spare parts and accessories or bodywork. In fact, enthusiasts in Australia spend $10 billion a year on around 970,000 historical vehicles. Can you afford to own a historic vehicle? Read More

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Should I buy an EV in 2024?

Many people stick with what they know and buy the same brand and model of car more than once. When buying an electric car (EV), you may need a different mindset. Here is why you might buy an EV in 2024 and why you may prefer to wait. Read More

Should I buy a hybrid vehicle in 2024?

While the big story is electric vehicles, Australians are quietly buying hybrids. Hybrid vehicles combine electricity and petrol and are cheaper to buy than EVs. They provide a kind of halfway house between petrol vehicles and EVs. Should you buy a hybrid in 2024?
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Is it better to buy a new or used car in 2024?

Australians are snapping up new cars, especially SUVs and utes. The most popular choice in April was the Toyota Rav4 followed by Ford Ranger and Toyota Hilux. Meanwhile, prices of used cars are starting to fall again. Is it better to buy a new or a used car? We list the benefits so you can decide. Read More

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Tradies compare prices for a ute green slip

Utes are certainly popular and not just with tradies. Here’s the proof: Australia’s top three new vehicles in 2023 were Ford Ranger, Toyota HiLux and Isuzu D-Max. Are you looking for a ute green slip? Find out how to compare green slips for your ute. Read More

The big car habit

Should we kick the big car habit? Australians love big, chunky SUVs and light commercial vehicles that can carry a tonne. There are several good reasons why we like them, including safety, space and tax breaks. But if we kicked the habit, what would we buy instead? Read More

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Why parking is getting harder

Do you think it’s getting harder to park? If you live in the city, it’s getting harder because many cars have outgrown the standard size parking space. This means there’s more chance of damage while parked. Find out whether your green slip covers you for car park accidents or prangs and scrapes. Read More

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