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What is Novated Car Lease?

Getting a car while in active employment as an Australian is quite easy, thanks to novated lease agreements. So here's how it goes: you lease a vehicle and it's novated to your employer, who makes all the lease payments on your behalf. The perk: the payments give you tax benefits. And not only that, the lease may even cover operational costs, including registration, fuel, insurance, service, and maintenance.

Mar 11th, 2020

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Different Types of Car Warranties

Are you getting a new car? Congratulations! But do you know that even new cars can disappoint us sometimes? They do, and that doesn't stop us from wanting and buying them. So go ahead and buy that car, but make sure you get a warranty for it. A warranty is the surest way of securing a significant investment. There are three types of car warranties:

Mar 11th, 2020

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Leasing Vs Buying a Car in Australia

Acquiring a car entails a major expense, so you need to evaluate multiple factors to make sure that you're doing the right thing. One important consideration is whether you're better off buying a car or leasing one. Both options have their pros and cons, and it's up to you to weigh which one fits your situation better.

Mar 09th, 2020

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8 Tips on How to Buy a Used Car Without Getting Scammed

Buying a second-hand car can be one of the best value-for-money purchases you'll ever make. When you shop for a used car, you could get your hands on a make and model that you've always wanted, all at a much lower cost than a brand new one!

Mar 09th, 2020

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Top 10 Most Wheelchair-Accessible Vehicles

Life is challenging for people with disabilities, especially when it comes to the issue of mobility. This concern not only applies to short distances, like getting in and out of a room or building but also when travelling and going around town.

Mar 06th, 2020

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What Is an Intake Manifold in a Car & What Does It Do?

The oxygen needed by a car's engine comes from the surrounding air. Oxygen constitutes approximately 20% of the air we breathe, and it is the function of the air intake system to ‘take in’ and guide air through the intake manifold and into the combustion chamber to ensure that internal combustion takes place correctly.

Mar 05th, 2020

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Stamp Duty for Cars and How They Vary Per State in Australia

Stamp duty is a tax that the Australian government charges you for legal documents. This tax usually applies to the documents you use when transferring assets from one person to another, just like when you decide to buy a car. That's all it is!

Mar 04th, 2020

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How to Save Money on Car Spare Parts

As a car owner, there will come a time when you'll need to replace some parts in your vehicle. It could be that the component to be replaced is faulty or, more likely, years of use have worn it out. For the uninitiated, getting new parts for a car might seem like an expensive process, but it doesn't always have to be.

Mar 04th, 2020

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Telltale Signs that Your Fuel Pump Is Failing

The fuel pump has one of the most critical functions in vehicles with internal combustion engines (ICE). Its job is to feed the ICE with fuel at the appropriate pressure to ensure smooth operation. When you turn the key on, you will hear the quiet whine or hum of an activated and pressurised fuel pump. Most modern cars are installed with an electrical pump, while older models will likely have the mechanical type.

Mar 02nd, 2020

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How to Choose the Best Body Kit for Your Car

Body kits come with a set of customised components to replace the stock ones. Most kits consist of a roof scoop, bumpers, side guards, side skirts and spoilers. This list is not exhaustive. There are many other different types of body kits, each with varying features.

Mar 02nd, 2020

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How to Spot Fake OEM Car Parts

Aftermarket manufacturers acquire rights to produce replacement parts that will work for cars built by automakers. Among the three, these parts are the cheapest. They may not look like the genuine or OEM part, but they are designed to function in the same way.

Feb 28th, 2020

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Eight Ways to Maintain Your High-Mileage Car

First off, buying or having a high-mileage car is not a bad idea. It’s a common assumption that higher kilometres on the odometer correspond with things going bad. But that's not necessarily true. Modern cars are expected to live well beyond 300,000 kilometres if maintained in tiptop condition.

Feb 28th, 2020

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Are Alloy Wheels Worth It?

The lighter alloy wheels are mainly used for motorsports and can demand high prices. These high-performance alloy wheels like those done by OZ Racing, ATS, BMW M-Sports and other pricey marques are manufactured using a process called flow-forming and forging. Today, lower-priced alloy wheels are more widely available than before, and there’s always the option of buying them used or second-hand.

Feb 28th, 2020

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How Long Does a Car Shock Absorber Last?

Like many car parts, shock absorbers tend to wear out over time, and knowing when that will happen is crucial for you to maintain the performance of your car. Replacing the shocks at the right time ensures that your car is safe to drive. Shock absorbers are part of your car's suspension system and act as a buffer between your car and any vibrations that it picks up on the road. They can be found on the rear wheels.

Feb 28th, 2020

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10 Mods and Maintenance Steps to Make Your Car Feel New Once More

One of the greatest feelings in the world is to drive around in a new car with no rattling noises and with that distinctive new-car smell. Buying a new one, though, requires a considerable expense, so we resort to the next best thing - investing in repair and maintenance on cars we already own until the day comes for them to retire.

Feb 27th, 2020