{"id":14403,"date":"2023-03-16T11:49:42","date_gmt":"2023-03-16T01:49:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.privatefleet.com.au\/blog\/?p=14403"},"modified":"2023-05-18T19:13:21","modified_gmt":"2023-05-18T09:13:21","slug":"best-ways-to-finance-your-new-car-purchase","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.privatefleet.com.au\/blog\/buy-new-car\/best-ways-to-finance-your-new-car-purchase\/","title":{"rendered":"What are the best ways to finance your new car purchase?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-14405 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.privatefleet.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Blog-3-Image-1-finance-your-new-car-purchase-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\"><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If you\u2019re looking for a sign to finally buy that dream car, this is it.<\/span><\/i><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Next to a home, a car is probably the biggest investment that you can make. It\u2019s also an enjoyable and memorable experience too \u2013 but often, worrying about the finances can get in the way of fulfilling that dream.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">To help you prepare for the ride that is buying a car, we have listed some of the best ways to finance your vehicle purchase.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Read on and find out which option may work best for you.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-14404 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.privatefleet.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Blog-3-Image-2-buy-a-new-car-300x191.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"191\"><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Since buying a car is a big decision, you want to start by considering your circumstances, preferences and intentions before searching for a car that will take you either from A to B, accompany you on your next adventure, move the family or make an impression when cruising the streets.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Depending on what you need, there are several car finance options that you can choose from to pay for your car.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW111448656 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-AU\" xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW111448656 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 1\">5<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW111448656 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 1\"> ways to finance your new car purchase<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW111448656 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/h2>\n<ol style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<li data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"Calibri\" data-listid=\"10\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,0],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;%1.&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Outright payment through savings<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>This isn\u2019t technically financing!<\/p>\n<p>Well yes. But we are adding this to the list because the most upfront way to pay for a car is by paying outright with cash using your savings. According to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.canstar.com.au\/calculators\/savings-plan-calculator\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Canstar research<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, it takes around two years to save up for a car, depending on the model and make that you\u2019re looking for.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>However, if you are looking for more options to finance your car, there are several available out there.<\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"Calibri\" data-listid=\"10\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,0],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;%1.&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Applying for a loan<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The next option is applying for a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.privatefleet.com.au\/finance\/car-loan-overview\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">car loan<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. This vehicle loan can be paid off through regular repayment over a period of time \u2013 which is usually up to 5 years. This is a good option if you\u2019re buying a personal car as this loan can be used to finance the full cost of the purchase, which includes:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u2713 on-road costs<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u2713&nbsp;insurance<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u2713&nbsp;warranties&nbsp;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u2713&nbsp;loan protection<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Tip: interest rates for brand-new cars are typically more competitive than interest rates for used cars.<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"Calibri\" data-listid=\"10\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,0],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;%1.&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Car Finance Lease<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If you\u2019re looking for low or no deposit terms, another option is to apply for a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.privatefleet.com.au\/finance\/car-lease\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">car finance lease<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. With a vehicle finance lease, terms can be set and with fixed interest rates, repayments can be budgeted throughout the leasing term of the car. You also have an opportunity to own the car by the end of the term.<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"Calibri\" data-listid=\"10\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,0],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;%1.&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Commercial Hire Purchase (CHP)<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>In a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.privatefleet.com.au\/finance\/commercial-hire-purchase\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Commercial Hire Purchase Agreement<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, you are given the right to use the car in return for regular payments during the term. By the end of the term, you have the option to pay a balloon payment to transfer the title of the car to your name.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Note: you can claim interest repayments as well as the depreciation of the asset \u2013 in this case, your car \u2013 when using a CHP.<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"Calibri\" data-listid=\"10\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,0],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;%1.&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Novated lease agreement<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Last on our list is another increasingly popular form of vehicle financing: a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.privatefleet.com.au\/finance\/novated-lease\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">novated lease<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. The novated lease is a three-way agreement between yourself, your employer and the financier, where your employer will be responsible for the repayments using your pre-tax salary.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>To learn more about novated lease agreements, check out this article: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.privatefleet.com.au\/finance\/novated-lease\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Novated Lease and Leasing Explained<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> These are just some of the car finance options out there \u2013 but this is just general information only. The right finance option for you must take into account your unique circumstances and your goals for this purchase \u2013 so always do your research.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">While we can provide general care financing information, if you have any specific questions, it\u2019s best to ask your financial professional.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><\/h2>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW104125627 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-AU\" xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW104125627 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 1\">Ready to <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW104125627 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 1\">buy<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW104125627 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 1\"> that new car?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW104125627 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Whichever payment option you decide to choose, it helps to have <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.privatefleet.com.au\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">guidance from car-buying experts<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> who can find you the best deals and make the experience seamless as you choose your dream car.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If you find that you still have general questions about your car financing options, our team at Private Fleet will be happy to answer your concerns and help you find the best deals for your car purchase.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.privatefleet.com.au\/about-us\/national-contact-details\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Simply reach out to us<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> and we can have a chat about your options.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><\/h2>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Make the most out of your car purchase with Private Fleet.<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.privatefleet.com.au\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Private Fleet<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> empowers you to get all the fleet benefits as a private buyer.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Backed by decades of industry experience, fleet buying power and a network of car dealers across Australia, we are here to make sure that buying a new car will be as straightforward as possible for you.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Buying a new car is a memorable experience \u2013 let us make it hassle-free, too.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Reach out to us today for a seamless and easy car-buying experience.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; If you\u2019re looking for a sign to finally buy that dream car, this is it.&nbsp; Next to a home, a car is probably the biggest investment that you can make. It\u2019s also an enjoyable and memorable experience too \u2013 but often, worrying about the finances can get in the way of fulfilling that dream.&nbsp; [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":24,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[52],"tags":[347,7629,7630,1122,7628,665],"class_list":["post-14403","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-buy-new-car","tag-car","tag-car-purchase","tag-dream-car","tag-finance","tag-finance-your-new-car","tag-new-car"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.privatefleet.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14403","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.privatefleet.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.privatefleet.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.privatefleet.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/24"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.privatefleet.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=14403"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/www.privatefleet.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14403\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":14410,"href":"https:\/\/www.privatefleet.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14403\/revisions\/14410"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.privatefleet.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=14403"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.privatefleet.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=14403"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.privatefleet.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=14403"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}