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What a car registration transfer leaves you liable for after a private sale

Handing over the keys doesn’t end your relationship with the car. In NSW the buyer has 14 days to complete the car registration transfer, according to Service NSW, and until they do, the record still has your name on it. One form fixes that. What do you have to do when you sell your car […]

A couple discussing a car purchase with a salesperson in a dealership showroom

Novated lease or buy outright? Here’s which actually costs less

A novated lease can save you thousands or almost nothing, and the car you pick decides which. Money.com.au’s five-year comparison found $17,347 of savings on an electric SUV and $3,377 on a petrol one. The gap is tax, not finance. Does a novated lease actually cost less than buying? Sometimes, and how much depends almost […]

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The cost to charge an EV at home is lower than petrol

The cost to charge an EV at home is usually lower than petrol, but your power plan decides the margin. The Electric Vehicle Council says off-peak charging can be up to 90 per cent cheaper. Start with your electricity rate, then account for timing and solar. How much will home charging add to your power […]

A white electric hatchback plugged into a wall charger on a suburban driveway

Worried about a used EV’s battery? Here’s how to check it before you pay

The battery is the reason most people hesitate over a used EV, and it’s the one part of the car you can’t inspect by looking at it. The good news is that a reading exists, it takes about five minutes to get, and it costs less than a set of tyres. The harder part is […]