Dollars & Sense
What Are The Hidden Costs of Buying a Car?
It’s a mistake even seasoned car buyers make – they spot a great deal at the showroom or online and rush to snap it up. Not so fast. The thought…
Buying a used EV
In 2022, there are plenty of reasons to get into an electric vehicle (EV). You’ll save on fuel and maintenance costs (while saving the environment), and charging an EV is…
Toyota Hilux: To Buy, Lease, or Subscribe?
Launched in Australia in 1968, the Toyota Hilux is Australia’s most respected ute – the name a combination of “high” and “luxury”. This iconic model is synonymous with reliability, value,…
To lease or to finance – which is right for you?
We know that the journey to car ownership – especially in the current market – can be complicated. For most of us, either leasing or financing is preferred over buying…
Love your subscription car and want to own it? Now you can.
In 2022, here at Carbar, we’ve been listening closely to what our existing and potential customers want and need, as well as how they feel about their car ownership journey. …
Subscribe OR buy? The genius of AND!
Buying and owning a car can be riddled with challenges and unexpected costs. In today’s market, not only do waiting periods for new vehicles exceed a year, but the cost…
5 Easy Ways To Save On Fuel During Your Drive
Trying to save fuel doesn’t have to be difficult. In fact, there are many simple things you can do to reduce the amount of fuel you use every time you…
What Are The Actual Running Costs of An EV?
If you’re concerned with rocketing petrol prices, toxic fumes, or environmental protection, you may have already considered investing in an electric car. The electric vehicle – EV for short –…
Car Sharing Prices vs Car Subscription: How Do They Compare?
Having access to a car has never been easier thanks to the rise in popularity of car sharing and car subscription services that provide legitimate alternatives to traditional car ownership.…
How To Improve Your Financial Fitness In The New FY
We’re a few weeks into the new year now – the new financial year that is – and it’s finally time for us to take our financial fitness as seriously…
Building Financial Security, the Flexible Way
There’s a lot of uncertainty in today’s economy, opening up new opportunities for savvy consumers to build more flexible ways to support their lifestyle – all the while protecting and…
Managing Car Expenses in an Economic Downturn: Loans, financing & trade-ins
With COVID-19 putting pressure on many Australians, people across the country are making their financial security a priority like never before. Building up the nest egg is imperative in times…