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Are you looking to purchase a used car? USED CAR CHECKLIST Due to the shortage of new cars in Australia, the price of used cars has increased, sometimes by as much as 50%, compared with pre-pandemic levels. Logic indicates that there are likely to be price drops in the used car market as interest rate increases impact personal loan and lease repayments, but if you need to buy a car soon, here’s our shortlist of things to think about before doing a deal on a used car: 1. Pre-purchase Inspection - Arrange a pre-purchase mechanical and body inspection. This condition should be not-negotiable. It must be independent (that is, not by the seller or an associated company) and the results should be in writing. The inspection is likely to cost you money (at least $200), but it is always money well spent. If the seller won’t agree to an independent inspection, walk away; 2. Title and Accidents - Always check the car’s clear title and history through your state or territory motor registry and at ppsr.gov.au. If you don’t, you might be buying a car that has an outstanding financial encumbrance (loan or debt) on it or it might have been financially written off by an insurer after an accident. The former can lead to the car being repossessed from the new owner. The latter, called a “repairable write-off” will almost always be cheaper to buy, may not be able to be insured or even registered by you, the new owner; 3. Maintenance History - Make sure the car has a strong and documented maintenance history from new in Australia. If the car was imported from overseas later in its life, pay special attention to its history and country of origin. Most overseas imports sell at substantial discounts, reflecting the substantial risks inherent in buying such a car (e.g., covered-up rust from driving through snow, ’dodgy’ repairs, non-genuine parts, worn-out engines and wound-back odometers). 4. Warranties - Late model used cars purchased from dealers often come with a short statutory warranty period (usually three months). Buyers of used cars through dealers, whether a statutory warranty applies or not, will often be convinced to buy a used car warranty through a financial institution on which the dealer is paid a commission. These warranty policies are often best described as ‘junk insurance’ because they may be written in such a way that claims are difficult to make and/or very limited in value. You can read more about your consumer rights and warranties at www. accc.gov.au; 5. Auctions - Many people buy cars at auction in the hope of securing a lower price. That strategy can be successful, but auctions usually offer limited scope for independent inspections. Be especially aware of the legal conditions on which you’re buying at an auction. These will be published by the auctioneer and offer limited (if any) scope for a change of mind once you’ve made the winning bid. Consider attending an auction before you buy to get a feeling for the experience and what to expect; 6. Sealing the Deal - Like all other industries, the car industry is driven by monthly sales targets. So, try to seal the deal as close as possible to month end when sales figures are about to be finalised. Also, don’t overlook the considerable benefits of buying a new car in 2023 with 2022 compliance and build plates. Extracted from ADF Financial Services adfconsumer.gov.au/buying-a-used-car-the-checklist/ ALL FORD DAY 12 JUNE DARWIN SHOWGROUNDS The Classic Ford Car Club NT is very proud to announce the upcoming All Ford Day on 12 June 2023 at the Darwin Showgrounds. Classic Ford Club of the NT ROCKABILLY CAR & BIKE SHOW 15 JULY NOONAMAH TAVERN & RODEO Get your outfits ready ladies and gentleman for the sixth annual Shannons Rockabilly Classic Car & Classic Bike Show. Dress up in your favourite 50's outfits for the Pin-up girl competition, fashion in the fields and more. Featuring two fantastic bands so you can dance afternoon away to sensational Rock’n’Roll not to mention checking out the hot rods, classic cars and bikes. Shannons Rockabilly Classic Car & Bike Show NT 42 The Top Ender | Tri-Services Magazine Incorporated
EVERYMANS SERVICE VEHICLE REPLACEMENT PROJECT We have been striving for a number of years to upgrade our fleet of vehicles - four that were manufactured in the 1990’s and six between 2000 and 2005. The vehicles we have purchased in recent times have been deployed with units in Queensland, where there is a considerable amount of work, in time and distance, expected of them. They support the ADF in some extreme locations from Cultana in South Australia to Titjikala in the Northern Territory; and in Queensland, they venture out to Shoalwater Bay, Wide Bay and High Range, Townsville. They can be gone for months at a time, and the weather conditions can vary, as you can probably imagine, from hot and dry to bitterly cold and muddy! Our Reps love being out there supporting the ADF, and often allied forces as well, as they undertake these exercises, to ensure they are always fit and ready for the challenges of this uncertain world we live in. As the vehicles age, they are re-deployed to locations where the demand on them is not as punishing, and so with some TLC, we can extend their life and usefulness to Everyman’s and the ADF. As much as we care for them, they do reach an age where the cost of maintaining them would be better put towards the purchase of a newer vehicle with lower maintenance costs. In addition to replacing our ageing fleet, we have also needed to expand it to meet the demand in recent years to provide, re-establish or expand services on some bases (Royal Military College at Duntroon; Enoggera, Canungra and ARTC Kapooka). This is where the fleet renewal project started and it will be ongoing for the foreseeable future. Please support us to support the ADF - you can donate online to support this project - https://www. everymans.org.au/donate-now/ Everyman’s Welfare Service Everyman’s Welfare Service 02 6053 5288 PO Box 8 BANDIANA MILPO VIC 3694 admin@everymans.org.au Extracted from Everymans Website everymans.org.au/projects/vehicle-replacementproject/ JUNE/JULY 2023 43
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