Guides to car finance, in plain English
Straight answers to the car finance questions Australians actually search for. No jargon, no sales pitch, just what you need to know before you borrow. Written by the Auto Solve Financial team.
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Car loan preapproval explained
What preapproval actually means, how to get it, how long it lasts and why it lets you negotiate like a cash buyer.
Dealer finance vs broker vs bank
Three very different ways to finance the same car. How each one works and the questions to ask before you sign.
What credit score do you need for a car loan?
How credit scores work in Australia, what lenders really look at, and your options with a less than perfect history.
How to refinance a car loan
When refinancing makes sense, the steps involved, and the costs to check before you switch loans.
Private sale vs dealer: how finance differs
Buying privately can be great value, but the finance works differently. The checks and paperwork explained.
Chattel mortgage and business car finance basics
What a chattel mortgage is, who it suits, and how ABN holders and sole traders finance a work vehicle.
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- Takes about 60 seconds
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