Dollars & Sense
Mitsubishi Triton: Buy, Lease or Subscribe?
The Mitsubishi Triton is a popular utility vehicle (or ‘ute’) in Australia, known for its durability and reliability. While wait times for many vehicles are finally starting to ease, the…
Is owning a car worth it?
Car ownership has long been a rite of passage – a symbol of independence and freedom. Having your own wheels allows you to go where you want, when you want…
Five tips for buying a car during inflation
With the Consumer Price Index (CPI) at a 40-year high, cars have never been less affordable. There are currently fewer cars being produced, and demand is driving the prices of…
Toyota RAV4: To Buy, Lease or Subscribe?
It’s now 2023, however the wait times for Toyota’s popular lineup of passenger vehicles, SUVs and utility vehicles show no sign of growing shorter. Last month we explored the best…
Toyota Corolla: To Buy, Lease or Subscribe?
While last month we shone a spotlight on the new Tesla 3, this month we’re taking a look at the new iteration of a true, tried and tested Australian favourite…
Ford Ranger: To Buy, Lease, or Subscribe?
While last month we shone a spotlight on the new Toyota Hilux, this month has proven that there’s some hot new competition for the title of Australia’s favourite ute in…
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…