The SA Handbook guide

Vehicles

Finance, insurance and the complete cost of owning a car.

4 PRACTICAL GUIDES
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Car finance explained

Understand deposit, interest, term, balloon and total repayment before signing.

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Balloon payments on car finance

See how a residual lowers monthly payments while leaving capital unpaid.

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Buying a used car: financial checklist

Check the vehicle, paperwork, finance and ownership costs before paying a deposit.

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How car-insurance excesses work

Understand the amount you may pay on a claim and how policy choices affect it.

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