It’s one of the least enjoyable aspects of buying a motor vehicle. Whether you’re choosing between a new or used car, dealing with pushy salespeople can be an incredibly daunting and even frustrating experience. If you’ve ever done the rounds, going from dealer to dealer while looking for a ve
Should Motorists be Concerned about Mortgage Brokers Diversifying into Asset Finance
One of the hot topics from this month has been around the prospect of mortgage brokers potentially diversifying their operations into asset finance, including car and equipment loans. With more and more home loan specialists opting to take up duties within another form of financing, do Aussie motori
How Extensive Should the ACCC Make its Review of the New Car Industry
This time last month, the ACCC released a preliminary issues paper stemming from a review into the new car industry. The report contained no fewer than 55 separate issues, and was spurred by a heightening number of complaints lodged by consumers in a year where new car sales look set to post record
What to Consider When Buying a Second Hand Vehicle
The new car market is often an intimidating experience for motorists looking for a bargain. Not only do motorists have to pit themselves against savvy salesman in an effort to haggle down prices, but there are an infinite amount of options when commencing your search. On the contrary, browsing the c
Are Borrowers Likely to be Affected by Legislative Changes to Parallel Import Vehicles?
As the election campaign crawls along at a pace that only reminds us why we don’t hold elections more regularly, the topic of parallel import vehicles has reared its head again. First discussed earlier this year, the government decided to initiate plans to relax importation laws, which would see m