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5 things you should do before buying a car

 Updated 05/11/2020
Whether you are buying your first car or upgrading your family car, buying a car is an exciting experience. Often the excitement gets the better of us and we end up making a bad buying choice. Shop for Cars has put together 5 things you should do before buying a car.

What should you choose new cars or used cars?

Updated 09/10/2020
Buying a car is one of the most important decisions of our lives. So, what type of car should you choose, new cars or used cars?

How to keep yourself safe with a growing number of car safety recall

 Updated 04/09/2020
The automotive market, this year, has faced several urgent recalls on car safety standards including the ongoing Takata faulty airbag systems, Honda’s faulty fuel pump system and Volvo’s defect seat belt systems.

Are you eligible for free vehicle registration under the NSW toll relief scheme?

Updated 22/07/2020
The NSW Toll Relief Scheme, introduced from 1 July 2019, is one of over 70 government initiatives to help ease the cost of living for the state’s residents.

Should I get pre-approved for a car loan?

 Updated 19/05/2020
In the current Covid crisis, it may be a good idea to get pre-approved for car finance beforehand to avoid overspending when looking at used cars for sale.

How to avoid buying a used car on the Takata airbag recall list

 Updated 15/05/2020
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) figures released in early May 2020 revealed there were still over 200,000 vehicles with the deadly Takata airbags still on the roads.