Buyer Guide

A car as an instant asset write-off: How does it work?

By David Morley · 05 Apr 2022

It seems counter-intuitive to most taxpayers, but on a fairly regular basis, in order to stimulate a bit of business activity, the Australian Tax Office will offer what’s called an instant asset write off.

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How to transfer your vehicle registration

By David Morley · 09 Mar 2022

Car registration. Nobody likes paying it, but the fines for being caught on the road without it will soon wind up costing a lot more than the registration you would have been up for.

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What is the best time of year to buy a car?

By David Morley · 23 Feb 2022

When is the best time to buy a car? Well, in crazy, shook-up 2022, it depends somewhat on whether you’re buying new or used, but it’s also true that the old rules on this subject have changed lately.

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January best car deals

By Neil Dowling · 19 Jan 2022

Strong buying in 2021 sees the new-car market rally bouncing into 2022, and while that means a fresh flow of new vehicles, demand is still overpowering supply.

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What is my 2001 Nissan Pulsar worth?

By David Morley · 22 Sep 2021

I currently own a 2001 Nissan Pulsar Hatchback; I have had it for at least three or four years. I paid $6,200 for it from a dealership. I would like to know what my car would be worth now. What is the typical lifespan of this car?

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Are there any known issues with 2010 Holden Commodores?

By David Morley · 11 Sep 2021

I'm looking at a 3.0 litre sidi 2010 Holden Commodore VE for $5000 with 200,000km on it and wondering are there any known issues with this model and what to look for?

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