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With The Delay In New Car Shipments, Consider Switching Out Your Balloon Payments

For the past couple years, we’ve been going through a dry patch. Nope, not in terms of rain – we’ve been good on that front. The dry patch we’re referring to is all about new cars. It’s been tough getting the car you want in Australia, thanks to a global shortage in semiconductor chips which […]

Why Do Car Dealerships Only Offer Fixed-Rate Loans?

Car dealerships are notorious for having all sorts of tricks up their sleeve, which are designed to achieve one thing and one thing only: extract more money out of you, the buyer. It should be said that not all car dealerships use these sneaky tricks and there are plenty that are upfront and honest. But […]

Why Should You Think Twice Before Buying A New Car Right Now?

Buying a new car is supposed to be a fun, rewarding experience that comes with zero inhibitions. That’s what it’s supposed to be. But at the moment, many Australians are finding themselves thinking twice about buying a new car, turning it into more of a chore than an exciting new chapter in life. So, what’s […]

Is It Fear Tactics Or Helpful Advice? Why You Should Secure The Best Rate Now

2022 hasn’t started off very well. Although we finally ditched COVID, we’ve been hit with headlines about monkeypox, international conflicts and, of course, rising interest rates. And while the first two are far more important in the scheme of things, it’s the rising interest rates that have the most direct effect on Aussies. This leaves […]

Portable Charger or Dedicated Home Charging Station – Which Is Right For You?

Portability is a pretty cool thing. And, in many cases, a portable item outweighs its stationary counterpart by a mile. Dyson vacuums, for one, outdo plug-in vacuums on basically every level; they’re nimble yet powerful, convenient and fun to use. Plug-in vacuums imply bulky bodies and tangled, knotted-up cords, making you want to leave them […]

What Does Australia’s EV Charging Station Rollout Look Like?

In 2021, electric vehicle sales tripled in Australia. If you’re keen on saving petrol money and reducing your carbon footprint, this should be music to your ears. So, now, the next question: what about charging stations? Finding somewhere to fill up a petrol car is a piece of pie. There are servos absolutely everywhere. EV […]

Who Can Service My Electric Vehicle?

When it comes to most mechanical items, you’ve probably got someone who can help you out when things go wrong. A neighbour who’s handy with whipper-snippers, a mate who’s good with iPhones, your local mechanic who you’ve known for years. But electric vehicles are pretty new, so you might not have a contact who can […]

Should You Attempt To Service Your EV Car Yourself?

Are you the type of person who, no matter what, will always try giving the job a crack yourself rather than calling a professional? We appreciate your self-determination, and it’s a great mentality for loads of different tasks – like cleaning your gutters or mowing the lawn. But, unless you’re a qualified EV mechanic, servicing […]

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