Smart Money Motoring

Not everyone grows up talking about money. I was lucky enough to — and that early knowledge helped shape my financial future. Now, after 20 years in finance and insurance, I love passing what I’ve learned on to others.

Should you put your car on the mortgage? Adrianne Drives Smarter compares the total cost of vehicle finance with adding a vehicle purchase to a home loan.

Your vehicle finance may have suited you when you bought your car — but does it still suit you today? With interest rates moving and a balloon payment potentially approaching, now could be a good time to review your options.

How much boot space is really left when all seven seats are up? I climbed into the Nissan Patrol, Nissan X-Trail and BYD SEALION 8 to put their 7-seater boot space to a very real-world test.

Considering a balloon payment on your vehicle finance? Learn how balloon payments and Guaranteed Future Value (GFV) work, why they can reduce regular repayments and what to consider before choosing the right structure for you.

Smarter motoring isn’t just about finding the cheapest car. Explore practical tips on vehicle funding, repayments, balloon payments, refinancing, insurance and ownership to help you make more informed vehicle decisions.