If you’re selling your car, one of the best things you can do to obtain the highest price is to make it as attractive and presentable as possible. This doesn’t just mean giving it a good wash, but also making sure all the mechanicals and your paperwork are up to scratch too. The extreme to […]
READ MOREHow To Negotiate Like A Boss And Beat The Car Salesman At Their Game
I think we can all agree that buying a new car is exciting… Except for one unavoidable part; the negotiation process. And, while most people find negotiating daunting, it doesn’t actually need to be. Where many fall down is simply a lack of research prior to visiting the dealership. This puts them on the back […]
READ MOREBuying a Used Car? 5 Tips to Avoid A Lemon
We’ve bought 23 used cars over the past 26 years. Most of these were Datsuns in the early 90s and the majority were under $1000. We’re talking 20+ year old cars, loaded with history, service issues and rust. Back then, buying privately was a lot harder and sourcing them required road trips to the far […]
READ MOREHow much will my new car cost to run?
New shiny cars are so much fun that it’s easy to overlook how much those hot new wheels are going to cost you to run. Just say you’ve been driving a sedan for the past few years and migrate to a 4WD. Common sense tells us that it’s going to be more expensive to maintain, […]
READ MORECan you afford to start your own business?
As a mechanic, there are all kinds of perks to starting your own business 1. You get to set your own hours 2. You can decide which jobs you want to spend your time on 3. You are building wealth through an asset that gains value over time But above all, the money you make […]
READ MORETyre TLC: When to replace your tyres
Unless you drive like Craig Lowndes, the general rule is to replace your tyres every three to four years or 30,000 to 50,000km. If you think you can get away with leaving it for longer (as many do!) you might get a rude shock soon as the Federal Government are looking to introduce a law […]
READ MOREMy Car Was Stolen: What Do I Do Now?
OK, so your car has been stolen. You’re stressed, angry, frustrated and probably without transport. It’s not a fun situation, but you’re not alone. Cars are stolen every single day and countless people end up in the exact same situation. A situation made a lot easier with a step by step survival guide. Here’s what […]
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