An interesting thing is happening with the pre-loved motor vehicle market right now. Prior to Covid-19, used car prices were on the nose, with most pre-loved cars attracting only a fraction of their original purchase price after 4 or 5 years. But the impact of Covid-19 has provided an unexpected b [...]
As part of the economic recovery program being put in place by the Federal Government, businesses up to $500m in turnover can invest up to $150,000 in a new or second hand asset and instantly write off the valuer of the asset. That means there has never been a better time to buy that company car. [...]
Up until a couple of weeks ago, this question would have been met with a tilted head, and in some cases, a look of disbelief. But then again if you’d mentioned most of us would be in self isolation, practicing social distancing when we went out or staying at home and getting down to the last roll o [...]
It might have been a rip off commercial from Chevrolet in the United States in the 1970’s, but we made it our own in Australia. It connected with our hearts, in a way that few car commercials had done previously. It connected roughly half the country to The Lion - Holden. But the love affair had s [...]
As a car dealer in Sydney for over 25 years, I get asked this question almost every other day. Should I trade in or sell my car privately? I usually respond with a question back. Do you have to trade in to purchase the new/replacement vehicle or can you purchase and sell your car later? If the answe [...]
The Range Rover Evoque has become the most popular model of the well-established luxury British brand, Range Rover. Since its launch in 2011, it has garnered a slew of industry ‘best of’ awards. And it’s easy to see why. It’s a beautifully built vehicle with a range of models and engine options, [...]
Diesel often gets a bad rap for being a dirty fuel, but the facts are that modern diesel engines are both very economical on fuel and clean due to high technology filter equipment. According to the NRMA, diesel cars are more fuel efficient and emit less carbon dioxide - which is a big plus for the e [...]
The Audi A1 is undoubtedly the finest quality small car on the market. That quality won it the What Car? ‘Best Supermini’ Award. If you’re looking for a recent, stylish, safe and well equipped supermini, the Audi A1 has got our vote! Stand out features include: Perfectly designed for city livin [...]
I remember when I was a kid, the size of an engine was everything. In Australia, it was all about the V8. If your Dad had one in his Holden or Ford, that was cool. Manufacturers later took this to a whole new level. Mercedes, BMW, Audi, Ferrari, Chevrolet and even Dodge started putting huge V8’s, V1 [...]
If you have always wanted to drive a BMW and you thought it was out of your price range, you should consider driving a Used BMW. Think about it. A new BMW might be stretching the finances but why should this stop you from driving your dream BMW? That’s where a quality used BMW makes a great option. [...]