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Ford Everest Trend RWD Review

Visually, the rear-wheel drive (RWD) Ford Everest Trend is almost impossible to pick from 4WD versions
Ford Everest Trend RWD Road Test Visually, the rear-wheel drive (RWD) Ford Everest Trend is almost impossible to pick from 4WD versions. Same with the drive experience contributed to by the 3.2-litre five-cylinder turbo-diesel, the packaging and the towing abilities. So, other than a $5000 price saving over the $60,990 (plus ORCs) 4WD Trend, what’s the point? We find out… Same but different Apart from a small, essentially useless, receptacle in the centre console, there’s precious little that visually separates Ford’s rear-wheel drive Everest Trend from its four-wheel drive equivalent.
For a saving of $5000 over the 4WD version, buyers of the rear-drive Everest Trend get a high-riding, high-spec’ed seven-seater that, to all intents and purposes, does most of the things expected by most people who buy large SUVs today.
No, the RWD Everest won’t take you very far off-road, but it will, if you insist, take you a little further than some [...]

Nissan Qashqai Review : Ti

Combining style and practicality with impressive value, the petrol-powered Nissan Qashqai Ti is a formidable challenger to the compact SUV establishment.
Combining style and practicality with impressive value, the petrol-powered Nissan Qashqai Ti is a formidable challenger to the compact SUV establishment. In the highly competitive compact SUV world, style, practicality and value are some of the biggest draw cards. The Nissan Qashqai is aiming to score the hat-trick.
Launched locally in July priced from $25,850, the Nissan Qashqai (I’ve just had to double-check the spelling again) replaces the far less confusingly named Dualis.
Now employing the badge of its European equivalent – a model sold overseas since 2007 – the all-new second-generation Qashqai differs from its predecessor in being exclusively available with five seats (the Dualis +2’s seven-seat role left to the all-new, third-generation X-Trail).
Looking sharper and more modern than the wide-eyed and smiley Dualis, the UK-built Qashqai takes more than a few styling cues from its larger, Japanese-built mid-sized stablemate. These include sleek LED daytime running light-infused headlights, a revised [...]

Tickford Mustang 2017 Review

Ford Mustang Tickford 270/360 Power Pack Road Test
The sixth-generation Ford Mustang is a smash hit by any measure, quickly becoming Australia’s most popular sports car in 2016. Striking muscle car proportions, reasonable pricing and a ripper 5.0-litre V8 won it many friends. But some argued it lacked drama, especially the turbo-four powered versions. Enter local Ford fettler Tickford; the Melbourne outfit having a red hot go at reigniting the Pony Car’s passion with its new $7000 upgrade kits. But do they make an entertaining car even more fun? Ice cream is delicious. It’s a classic treat with a creamy texture and a lasting, soothing after-taste. In some ways it’s just like driving a Ford Mustang. But add some crushed almonds and chocolate topping and you’ve got a dessert that’ll take your tastebuds to the next level…
Tickford, a Melbourne-based candy store for car enthusiasts, has followed up its sugar-coated Ranger make-over with some teeth-rotting power tweaks for the Mustang. In other [...]

I Need – Just One !!

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DON’T BE FOOLED BY ZERO PERCENT

Many deals sound too good to be true - generally because they are !!

Many deals sound too good to be true – generally because they are. Most zero percent car finance offers certainly fall into that category. They are definitely a good marketing strategy – because they increase inquiry rates at dealerships – but they are seldom a good deal for customers.
Zero percent finance is actually a form of ‘sub-vented finance’ – where the interest is actually paid indirectly to the financier. In practise, how this works is the dealer pays the interest to the financier from the profit out of the sale of the new car. This is why, when a purchase is completed using a zero percent offer, there is little room, if any, to negotiate on the price of the vehicle.
When choosing finance it is essential to look at the overall deal rather than do what the marketers want – which is to see you focus exclusively on the zero.
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A Brief Explanation of Credit Scores

Your credit score is like a numeric grade that indicates where your credit history stands at a specific point in time.

Your credit card balance is more than just the amount of money you owe to your credit card issuer. Your credit card balances have a direct impact on your credit score. As the credit card balance updated on your credit report changes, your credit score can fluctuate, too.

A Brief Explanation of Credit Scores Your credit score is like a numeric grade that indicates where your credit history stands at a specific point in time. The credit score is based on information about your credit card, loan, and other debt accounts listed in your credit report. Things like the account balance, payment history, credit limit, and age of the account are listed on your credit report and used to calculate your credit score. Each factor is given a different weight in calculating your credit score: Payment history counts 35% of your score
Level of debt counts [...]

Seven seater comparison review: Toyota Kluger GX AWD

The Toyota Kluger offends no one by sticking to the middle of the road.
The Toyota Kluger offends no one by sticking to the middle of the road.
NEED proof that Australians are becoming more like Americans? Presenting exhibit A: Toyota Kluger. Square jawed, spacious, and muscular, the seven-seater SUV feels totally tailored for local tastes. No surprise, then, that it is this test’s biggest seller by some margin.
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The latest Kluger, however, is more Uncle Sam than Uncle Arthur, with this third-generation Toyota Camry/US Avalon-based version sourced from Indiana since its early-2014 launch. In a comparison  last year, the up-spec Grande AWD suffered against rival diesel alternatives (the Toyota is petrol-only), mainly because of a jittery ride, road drone, and excessive consumption. But this time, both the GX and GXL AWDs (we reviewed both; GXL pictured) impressed on a number of fronts.
Firstly, it’s the most [...]

Buying A New/Used Car Tips

Organise Your Finance Before Shopping For Your New/Used Vehicle
Buying A New/Used Car Tips Organise Your Finance Before Shopping For Your New/Used Vehicle
Saves time as you know exactly what you can and can’t afford. Pre-arranged finance approval also enables you to act quickly when you do find the right car and negotiate a better deal. So call us now for your pre-approval. www.getthatcarloan.com.au Shop Around Before You Buy
Look at a number of cars, so you can get a good idea of the prices, kilometres of the car and overall  condition. Get An Inspection
Have the car checked by a professional who will be able to give you a pre-purchase inspection report on the condition of the car. Ask About A Warranty If the vehicle is out of manufacturer’s warranty, expensive mechanical repairs could become a financial burden. Get That Car Loan broker can assist by arranging an extensive warranty [...]

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Goodbye to our old site.

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Out with the old and in with the new!

While our old website has served us well over the last few years, it was time to update our online presence to facility our increased inventory and sales.

Our new website is now fully responsive so you can access our growing list of cars on any device – computers, tablets and mobile phones.

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