Insider tips and tricks from one of Australia’s leading car and equipment finance brokers.


How a Broker Can Help Your Business

The Australian lending market is flooded with many different types of loan products, and this poses...

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Do You Know About These Cash Flow Solutions for Business?

The economic conditions in Australia are rapidly evolving, with inflation increasing by its biggest margin since...

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How to take advantage of the ATO’s Temporary Full Expensing

As a small-to-medium-sized enterprise (an SME), deciding whether to buy an asset to invest in your...

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How to Decide Whether to Buy or Finance your Equipment Needs

The decision whether to buy or finance your equipment is an important financial choice which many...

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How to accelerate your business finance approval

Small business financing enables business owners to plan their finances and maintain steady cash flow throughout...

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Things to consider when purchasing used equipment

With the increasing shortage of new vehicles and equipment, the second hand market for many items...

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Buying a new business vehicle? Here are four ways to finance

Business owners have a number of options available to them when they are looking to upgrade...

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Introducing the Toyota LandCruiser 300 Series

Toyota has recently confirmed that their new 2022 LandCruiser 300 Series will be released in the...

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Top 5 reasons to use a Platform Direct Finance broker

What is a broker? A broker is the middleman between the lender and borrower. A broker...

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Introducing the All-New 2021 Toyota Kluger Hybrid

Toyota has launched the all-new 2021 Kluger Hybrid. The new Kluger is the ideal people mover for those long family road...

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How a broker can help your business

With numerous amounts of finance options offered through multiple lenders across Australia, it can be a...

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Instant Asset Write-Off Extended to 2023

Heard about the Instant Asset Write-Off but not sure if your business is eligible? We have...

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Personal Loans to help with Renovations, Debt Consolidation, Weddings, Holidays and more…

Personal Loans are a cost-effective way to make smaller purchases without adding the expense to a...

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Car Sales are still on the rise – 11.1% Increase on 2020

You can feel it in the air – the feeling of consumer confidence. People across Australia...

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Phase 2 of Government scheme opens further credit opportunities for SMEs

While it seems the current climate may result in tightened lending conditions, there is still good...

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The Facts about Equipment Finance

What is Equipment Finance? Equipment finance is the funding of all types of equipment used predominantly...

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Rental contract vs chattel mortgage: which is best for you?

Getting ready to ramp up your business to make the most of the reopening economy? You...

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EOFY 2020 Competition Winner

We wanted to make the End of Financial Year extra special for our customers this year!...

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Is now the right time for updating business equipment?

Given that COVID-19 has plunged the economy into uncertainty, it might seem like an odd idea...

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Platinum Rebrand To Platform Direct Finance

This week, car and equipment finance solution experts Platinum Direct Finance becomes Platform Direct Finance. Whether...

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Instant Asset Write-Off Increased

In mid-March, the Morrison Government announced a $17.6 billion stimulus plan to support Australian businesses and...

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Your quick guide to car finance

For many of us, paying cash upfront for a new car isn’t an option. But thanks...

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0% finance deals – Too good to be true?

0% finance deals may sound like a great idea, but they’re not always everything they’re cracked...

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Get the finance your business needs to continue succeeding

Getting finance is a critical aspect to both maintaining and expanding a successful business, but it...

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The Secret to Smarter Car Buying

Dreaming of a new car, but dreading endless Saturdays stuck in showrooms? Hate the thought of...

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The 5 Simple Steps to Obtaining the Best Car Loan for You

Buying a car is always an important financial decision. For most people, it will be the...

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New Mazda 3 Revealed

Having faced stiff competition from the likes of the Hyundai i30, Toyota Corolla, Kia Cerato and...

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Which car finance solution is right for you?

Navigating your car finance options can be a stressful and overwhelming experience. But it doesn’t have...

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Instant asset write off scheme increased to $30,000

Thanks to an extension to the instant asset write off scheme, businesses all over Australia are...

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Everything you need to know about balloon payments

When you’re navigating the sometimes tricky world of car finance, terms like ‘balloon payment’ can really...

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Cashflow tips for tradies

As we move into the back end of the financial year, tradies and suppliers should be...

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The new Triton gets Tougher

Mitsubishi has ditched what it described as a ‘sporty design’ for the Triton mid-size ute and opted...

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Revamped 2018 Ford Mustang

Now with a 10-speed automatic, revised styling, more power and a nastier exhaust note, the new...

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Need a car or equipment for your business? We’ve got the loans for you

When you’re a business owner, finding the cash for new cars or equipment can be tricky....

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Applying for a car loan? Here are the 5 pre-approval boxes you need to tick

Buying a new car’s super exciting. But getting the loan to finance it? Not so much....

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Mercedes introduces the new X-Class Ute

With Mercedes releasing their new X-Class line-up, the Australian luxury utility market is in for a...

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EOFY – The best time of the year to bag a car bargain!

Thanks to oversupply and stocktakes, EOFY is one of the best times to buy a new...

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Introducing the Ford Ranger Raptor

The new Ford Ranger Raptor’s covers have been taken off and it’s got everyone’s attention. Like...

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Novated leasing – how does it work?

Whether you’re an employee or an employer, novated leasing is one of the most tax effective...

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7-step guide to caring for your car

Cleaning your car doesn’t just keep it looking good, it also makes it easier to maintain...

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Driving to make a difference – Electric and Hybrid cars

Previously the realm of science fiction, electric and hybrid cars are now an everyday reality. But...

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Volvo’s XC60 – 2018 Wheels Car of the Year

Zooming past a field of 22 contenders, the new Volvo XC60 has scooped the coveted Wheels...

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Self-employed? A low-doc car loan might be the answer

Whether you’re self-employed or simply low on documentation, a low-doc loan might be the answer to...

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Worried about a write-off? Value Protect Insurance has your finance covered

Think comprehensive car insurance will completely cover your back in the event of an accident? Think...

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Refer a friend and get a Free $100 Fuel voucher

There are two things we love more than anything else. The first is helping customers get...

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Toyota HiLux range gets a revamp

A new lease on life for Australia’s best-selling vehicle range A favourite of tradies, families and...

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Can I sell my car while it’s still under finance?

Thanks to the digital revolution, selling your car is easier than ever. But when it’s still...

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Top 10 Celebrity Rides

They’ve got money, they’ve got fame, and they’ve got some seriously cool cars. Here are the...

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Toyota C-HR: Leading edge style

When it comes to cars, the better looking a model, the more popular the sales. The...

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5 Quick tips to reduce fuel costs

If you're a frequent driver, you'll no doubt have noticed that petrol prices are creeping up...

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0% Finance: The hidden cost

It’s easy to be tempted by the appeal of a 0% finance deal - but are...

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VW Amorak gets a powerful new upgrade

Six and a half years after its debut, the Amarok has been updated, both technically and...

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This Online Car Buyer Scam Has Cost Australians ¼ Million in 2016 So Far

Despite only being 3 months into 2016, online scammers targeting classified ads have already cost Australian...

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Our Top 5 Favourite Australian Cars Ever Made

Australian's have a lot to be proud of – our immense stretches unspoilt outdoors, golden beaches...

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The Weird and Wacky History of Holden’s Concept Cars

Holden fans rejoice – Holden's rich collection of historic and concept cars is not going anywhere!...

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10 Tips for Buying Used Cars

Buying a used car can easily be a hassle – especially if you are not a...

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4 Cars Driven By Australia’s Top CEOs

Being the CEO of a company certainly has its perks. Not only do you earn a...

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Novated Lease Alternatives

If you're looking for an alternative to a Novated Lease, Platform Direct Finance offers the following...

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Diamond Encrusted Cars? Yes, that’s a thing

When it comes to turning the dial up on extravagance, these diamond encrusted cars go all...

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Top 5 Hilarious Car Stickers

Bumper car stickers. Those little, sometimes large and tasteless PVC adhesives that adorn many a vehicle...

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Top 7 Chick Magnet Cars

1973 Chevrolet Chevelle and Ryan Gosling. What do these two things have in common apart from...

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Rich and Young – 6 Celebrity Kid’s Cars

The offspring of famous celebrities are generally known as some of the most pampered (many would...

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World’s Most Expensive Car Crashes

If you’ve been unlucky enough to be involved in a car accident then it is likely...

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Hitting the Road. NSW Best Road Trips

Australians are lucky with such wonderful destinations full of road trip ideas in every direction. New...

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