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How to Use a Car Finance CheckerHow to Use a Car Finance Checker
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How to Use a Car Finance Checker

There are several options for checking the finance on a vehicle, including free rego checks from the state you live in. However, this option may not give you all the information you need to make an intelligent purchase.

What Is a Statutory Write-Off, and What Are Your Options?What Is a Statutory Write-Off, and What Are Your Options?
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What Is a Statutory Write-Off, and What Are Your Options?

When a vehicle is deemed "written off", it means it is too costly to repair. There are a couple of types of write-off, including repairable or statutory write off.

Reduce your risk of becoming a victim of car theftReduce your risk of becoming a victim of car theft
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Reduce your risk of becoming a victim of car theft

Are you worried about being a victim of car theft? Well, according to our research, many different factors influence the risk. We have compiled some recent statistics on how easy it is for cars in Australia to get taken and ran our analysis to find out more information.

How to Check Your Tyre PressureHow to Check Your Tyre Pressure
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How to Check Your Tyre Pressure

Maintaining good tyre pressure is one of the best ways to save you money when it comes to car maintenance.

How to Wash Your Car for Perfect ResultsHow to Wash Your Car for Perfect Results
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How to Wash Your Car for Perfect Results

Having a perfectly clean car is one of the best ways to prep your car for sale, or just keep up with general maintenance.

How To File A Vehicle Safety ComplaintHow To File A Vehicle Safety Complaint
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How To File A Vehicle Safety Complaint

If you are driving your car and something unexpected happens, perhaps one of your safety systems is giving a false reading, and it is happening regularly, you should file a complaint.

How to Get Your Car Ready for the Family Road TripHow to Get Your Car Ready for the Family Road Trip
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How to Get Your Car Ready for the Family Road Trip

Performing some basic checks can help you decide if something needs repair before you head off.

Car Trade-in VS Private SaleCar Trade-in VS Private Sale
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Car Trade-in VS Private Sale

Usually if you’re in the market for a new car and buying from a dealership (second-hand or new) you’ll have a choice between trade-in or private sale.

How to Find the Accident History of a VehicleHow to Find the Accident History of a Vehicle
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How to Find the Accident History of a Vehicle

When looking at an advertisement for a car it can easy to look past the history of the vehicle and just see what is presented in front of you.

How to Build a Car Emergency KitHow to Build a Car Emergency Kit
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How to Build a Car Emergency Kit

In most places in Australia you have a large distance between towns, and that makes having an emergency kit for your car an absolute must have.

How to Spot a Flood-Damaged CarHow to Spot a Flood-Damaged Car
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How to Spot a Flood-Damaged Car

There are a few things that you need to keep an eye out for to tell if the car you are going to buy has suffered from flood damage

Guide to Change a Flat TyreGuide to Change a Flat Tyre
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Guide to Change a Flat Tyre

Nobody likes to get a flat tyre, but if you don’t know how to change one it can absolutely ruin your day.

Guide to Purchase a Car from HomeGuide to Purchase a Car from Home
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Guide to Purchase a Car from Home

One of the greatest things about current technology is that you have the ability to buy almost anything from home.

Tips on Purchasing a Car that was RecalledTips on Purchasing a Car that was Recalled
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Tips on Purchasing a Car that was Recalled

If you ’re looking for a car to buy then there is one thing that you need to look out for but might not be aware of, and that is if the car has been subjected to a recall.