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What a car registration transfer leaves you liable for after a private sale

Handing over the keys doesn’t end your relationship with the car. In NSW the buyer has 14 days to complete the car registration transfer, according to Service NSW, and until they do, the record still has your name on it. One form fixes that. What do you have to do when you sell your car […]

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Novated lease or buy outright? Here’s which actually costs less

A novated lease can save you thousands or almost nothing, and the car you pick decides which. Money.com.au’s five-year comparison found $17,347 of savings on an electric SUV and $3,377 on a petrol one. The gap is tax, not finance. Does a novated lease actually cost less than buying? Sometimes, and how much depends almost […]

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The cost to charge an EV at home is lower than petrol

The cost to charge an EV at home is usually lower than petrol, but your power plan decides the margin. The Electric Vehicle Council says off-peak charging can be up to 90 per cent cheaper. Start with your electricity rate, then account for timing and solar. How much will home charging add to your power […]

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Family SUV boot space ranked with the rear seats up

How should you compare family SUV boot space? Which SUVs give you the most space with the seats up? What do you give up for a bigger boot? Which family SUV should you choose? Family SUV boot space matters most with every seat occupied, not after the second row is folded. The NRMA comparison ranges […]

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Hybrid vs petrol, which one actually costs less over five years

Hybrid vs petrol, which one actually costs less over five years

On this page Does a hybrid really cost less to own than a petrol car? What do five years of hybrid and petrol ownership actually cost? Why does the hybrid premium come back in some cars and not others? Do hybrids actually use less fuel in real driving? What about servicing, tyres and registration? So […]

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Buying a small SUV as your first new car? Start with these numbers

Buying a small SUV as your first new car? Start with these numbers

Why do first-time buyers keep choosing a small SUV? How much do you need to spend on a first new car? Which safety numbers actually matter? How do the Chery Tiggo 4 and MG ZS compare? How much car do you get for the money? So which small SUV should you buy? A brand-new small […]

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