Buying your next car
A few practical steps before committing to the keys.
Check one
Budget beyond the price.
Rego, insurance, servicing and running costs.
Check two
The car and the seller.
History, ownership and any inspection you need.
Check three
Your finance.
Repayments, total cost and the approval position.
The short version.
Want a hand? Our team can explain what applies to your next step.
Call 0434 293 892Start with the full budget.
Consider the purchase price alongside registration, insurance, servicing and running costs. Work out what you can comfortably put towards the car.
Check the car and seller.
For a used purchase, confirm the vehicle history and arrange any inspections you need. Keep the listing, seller details and written purchase information.
Look at finance before committing.
Understand the repayments, total costs and approval position before signing a purchase agreement. An enquiry or estimate is not an approval.
General information only. For an independent resource, see Moneysmart’s car loan guide.
You pick the dream. We do the rest.
Five quick questions. Then a real conversation with the team, and the costs explained before you decide anything.