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The deduction from each pay can hide what you are paying for the car itself. Here's how to separate the vehicle price in a novated lease quote, check the extras and residual, and benchmark it against written dealer quotes.
A cheaper quote from an interstate dealer is only a saving once registration, duty, inspections and transport are added back. Here is what Victoria, NSW and Queensland require and how to compare quotes on a landed-cost basis.
MG brand context | U9 EV not pictured
The MG U9 EV carries a 3500kg braked towing rating, but MG has not published a range figure while towing. We worked through what its 430km WLTP claim could mean with a trailer on the back, and the questions to ask before you sign.
Your rights on a used car depend on who sells it and which state you buy in. This guide compares the statutory warranty and cooling-off rules in every state and territory, checked against official sources in October 2026.
A trade-in is the easy way to sell, but usually not the most lucrative. Price the new car first, collect written offers and compare the total changeover cost, then sort out any loan payout and your state's handover paperwork.
Pickup day is the simplest time to raise a problem with a new car. Use this checklist to match the car to your contract, inspect it in daylight and collect every key, accessory and document before you sign.
A new car order form is a legally binding contract, and the dealer may be entitled to keep your deposit if you back out. Use this checklist to pin down the price, the exact car, delivery timing and your exit options before you sign.
A demo car can save money, but part of its warranty may already be used and its build date matters too. Check the paperwork, then price the saving against a written quote for the same new car.
A new car warranty is only one layer of protection. See what a manufacturer warranty covers and leaves out, how servicing and add-ons affect it, and what to check before you sign.
An attractive advert is a starting point. Use this checklist to collect battery, warranty, charging and vehicle-history evidence before committing to a used electric car.
Toyota cancelled the Lexus LF-ZC last week, leaving the world's biggest carmaker even more exposed to the Chinese EV onslaught. With a fuel crisis pushing Australians back to electric, why is Toyota still axing EVs? We dig into the three plays Toyota may actually be running.
Toyota dominates the Australian sales charts but still has three global models that would clean up here if they ever arrived. We break down the FJ LandCruiser, the Alphard people-mover and the new Corolla Cross-based ute, and what would have to change to bring them to Australia.