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How to Sell a Car Privately in Australia
Selling your car privately almost always puts more money in your pocket than a trade-in or a quick-buy service — but it also puts the paperwork, the pricing and the safety on you. Done properly it's straightforward. This guide walks through the whole process, step by...
Car History Check VIC: PPSR, VicRoads & Rego Checks for Victorian Buyers
Before you hand over money for a used car in Victoria, two checks matter most: the national PPSR check (does anyone else have a financial claim on the car, and has it been written off or stolen?) and the Victorian registration checks through VicRoads. Together they...
Trade-In vs Private Sale: Which Gets You More?
When it is time to move your old car on, you have two main choices: trade it in at a dealer or sell it privately. A trade-in is fast and easy but usually pays less; a private sale almost always nets more money but takes time and effort. This guide compares trade-in...
How Much Does Motorhome & Campervan Insurance Cost?
Whether you've bought a full-size motorhome or a weekender campervan, insurance is one of the ongoing costs that catches people out. So how much does motorhome and campervan insurance cost in Australia? Premiums vary widely with the vehicle's value, how it's used and...
How Much Does Jet Ski Insurance Cost in Australia?
Written by the team at Car Buyers Assist A jet ski is a big-ticket toy, and insuring it costs a lot less than replacing it. If you're weighing up cover for a personal watercraft (PWC), the first question is usually the same: what will it actually cost? Here's what...
What to Check When Buying a Used Car
Buying a used car privately or from a dealer can save you thousands — but only if you check the right things before money changes hands. Skip a step and you can inherit someone else finance debt, a written-off vehicle, or a mechanical bill bigger than the discount you...
Car History Check QLD
Buying a used car in Queensland is exciting — right up until you discover it still has money owing on it, or it's been written off and repaired. A proper history check takes a few minutes and can save you thousands. Here's exactly which checks to run before you hand...
How Much Does Caravan Insurance Cost in Australia?
Caravan insurance in Australia typically runs from around $300 to $1,500+ a year, and where you land inside that range comes down to the van's value, how you use it, where it's kept and the cover you choose. A modest pop-top used a few weekends a year sits at the low...
Car History Check NSW: PPSR, REVS & Rego Check for NSW Buyers
Quick answer: Before you buy a used car in NSW, run a PPSR check (the national register that replaced the old NSW "REVS" check) to see if there's money owing, and whether the car has been written off or stolen. Back it up with the free Service NSW registration check...
How Much Does Boat Insurance Cost in Australia?
Quick answer: As a rough guide, boat insurance in Australia commonly runs from around a few hundred dollars a year for a small runabout or tinnie up to several thousand for a large cabin cruiser or yacht. Most owners of a mid-size trailer boat land somewhere in the...
End of Financial Year – Good Time to Buy a Car?
If you're looking to buy a car in Australia, timing your purchase around the End of Financial Year (EOFY) could lead to significant price discounts. As the final month of the financial year approaches, car buyers can benefit from some of the best car deals on offer....
Tips to Finding the Perfect Car Loan for YOU!
So, you’ve got that dream car in mind and it’s time to talk car finance but the thought of trying to compare loans and interest rates has your head hurting? We get it! So let us try to break it down for you, that way instead of you trying to navigate the world of car...
PPSR Check
A PPSR check tells you whether a used car has money owing on it, has been written off or reported stolen, before you hand over a cent. The PPSR — the Personal Property Securities Register — is the Australian Government's official register of security interests over...
How to Check if a Car Is Written Off (Repairable vs Statutory)
A written-off car isn't always a car to walk away from — but you should never buy one by accident. A "write-off" means an insurer decided the cost to repair a vehicle was more than it was worth, or that it was too badly damaged to repair safely. Some write-offs are...
Rego Check SA
Quick answer: A rego check in South Australia is free through EzyReg (the Service SA registration system) — enter the plate and you can confirm the vehicle’s registration status and expiry. But a free EzyReg rego check does not tell you whether there is...