Category: Buying & Selling Guide
Are extended car warranties really worth it?
Okay, so you’ve picked the car of your dreams (or at least, one that fits neatly into your budget), you’ve figured out the best negotiation techniques, and now you’re down at the card yard looking to pick up those hot new wheels for summer. Then the dealer throws in a last spar, “would you like
Expert’s guide to buying a car at an auction
When it comes to car auctions, you’re like to imagine motor-mouthed auctioneer exclaiming, “sold to the man in the yellow hat!” or something along those lines. It’s a high energy environment, for sure, and you wouldn’t be wrong in your estimation of what it’ll be like. This is still true in some auction houses, but
Expert’s guide to car loans
Are you currently in the market for a new car? Welcome to one of the biggest decisions of your life! There are so many things to consider when it comes to purchasing a vehicle. From make, model, colour and so on, to the details like km’s on the odometer, andfuel effiency, the list goes on.
Why are electric vehicle prices so shockingly high?
I’ll confess, when electric vehicles (EVs) hit the market in 2010, I wasn’t aware of what their arrival truly meant for the future of motoring around the world. The car in question was, of course, the Mitsubishi MiEV, which appeared in 2010. A nifty, 4-door hatchback that promised to power you through 120 electrified kilometres.Â
Expert’s guide for first time car sellers
There’s plenty of information out there for first time car buyers. But, what about those on the other side? They say it takes a certain type, and generally car dealers get quickly but heaped into the shiny white loafers bucket, but in reality, there’s an art to selling a car, so here’s our crack at
How to increase a car’s resale value
If you’re thinking it’s time to sell your car, or want to preserve the resale value of your car, we have some good tips. The key thing to remember is to approach it like you’re buying the car. Imagine you are buying a brand new car, what do you want to see, and what would
Expert’s guide to avoiding car scams
It’s fair to say the used car market can be a perilous one at the best of times. When buying a used car, there’s no doubt you’ll encounter a few pitfalls. But, with a few lessons learnt, and hopefully with the tips below, you’ll be on your way to tracking down the perfect ride. Potential
Expert’s guide to pre-purchase vehicle inspections
For many of us, myself included, there’s little chance of being considered a guru when it comes to anything automotive, least of all what to look for when going to purchase a car, or any other type of vehicle for that matter. That was until I ended up buying an absolute dud the first time
Selling a Car: How to Negotiate with Buyers
A buyer turns up to buy your car, they start haggling, you freeze, panic and sell it for $17. Well maybe not, but still, negotiations can be stressful if you don’t like confrontation. We’ll tee you up with some handy tips and tricks to help you negotiate with buyers and make sure you get the
Selling a Car: How To Avoid Scams
Imagine you’re selling your car, you have a buyer for your car, they’re going to pay you the money. Then they don’t, even worse is if they drive off with your car and you still don’t get paid. That is not ideal. We’re here to help you avoid scams and make sure that if you
