Market Is Down, Could Be A Good Time To Buy
Figures released recently by the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) confirm what many in the motor industry had been fearing – a significant sales slump during 2018. However, given the massive restructuring that has been affecting the industry and various other economic factors, a 35,000 downturn on the record of 1,189,000 set in 2017 […]
Buying a Classic Sports Car – Car Insurance From Enthusiast
Once upon a time and not very long ago, owning a sports car to use on weekends or warm summer night was considered an extravagance which few people could afford or justify. Add to that the perception that sports cars were noisy, draughty and leaked water through their ill-fitting hoods and it’s understandable that most […]
Rules for Importing Cars Into Australia – Car Insurance From Enthusiast
Look back 30 years through the eyes of anyone wanting to privately import a car to Australia and you will find a confusion of rules, requirements and prohibitions existing at Federal and State levels. At one stage there were seemingly no rules at all. The Northern Territory and ACT both welcomed cars of foreign manufacture […]
History of.. Car Manufacturers in Australia – Car Insurance From Enthusiast
It is a sad reality that during 2018, almost every new car sold in Australia will have been made overseas. Until very recently of course, this country built cars on behalf of General Motors, Toyota and Ford. Looking back to the 1990s we also had factories where local versions of popular Nissan and Mitsubishi models […]
Preparing Your Classic Vehicle For a Long Trip – Car Insurance From Enthusiast
Time off work, relatives to track down, picnics to be had and beaches to visit; the summer holidays are a great time of year. If you are reading this on www.enthusiast.com.au then you probably already have an interesting car or two in the garage and holiday time is perfect for wheeling your special vehicle out […]
History of.. Stock Car Racing – Car Insurance From Enthusiast
In Australia every week there are calls for drivers who engage in illegal and dangerous behaviour to ‘take it off the streets’. Good idea too, especially if the vehicles being driven at crazy speeds on dimly-lit mountain backroads are carrying a load more flammable than the high-octane fuel in their tanks. US stock car racing […]
What are Barn Finds – Searching for a Classic Car – Car Insurance From Enthusiast
Most people when looking for a special car would consult the classifieds or attend an auction or talk to a dealer with a yard full of ‘classics’. Only the most dedicated or adventurous will set out into the dusty distance with a pocketful of cash and a car trailer, searching out that abandoned chunk of […]
Car Theft – Keeping Your Keys Secure to Keep Your Car Secure – Car Insurance From Enthusiast
It seems that every evening news bulletin carries a story about a car being stolen from the owner’s home, a shopping centre carpark or service station. Depending on how badly someone wants your car and the lengths they will go to in order to get it there might be no defence. However, the thief who […]
History of.. Relationship Between Music & Cars – Car Insurance From Enthusiast
Ever since radios were fitted to cars back in the 1930s, music and motor vehicles have played a role in each other’s existence. FM radio came to vehicles in 1952, followed during the 1960s by tape players and William Lear’s 8-Track cartridge, then CD stackers, MP3 interfaces and Spotify. The sounds coming out of these […]
Buying a Classic Car That You Can Take The Family In – Car Insurance From Enthusiast
If you are the one person in your family who is interested in owning an older or ‘classic’ car, then convincing the rest to come along for the ride can be a tough task. Visiting a few weekend car shows is a good way of assessing the level of family interest in older car ownership. […]