RubyMonday Posted April 16 Share Posted April 16 I'm looking at used cars since I've seen Australia is also having the problem of long wait times when ordering new, currently 7-9 months in UK. I'm wondering if anyone recommends any places in the Townsville area. I'll need to get a car asap when I arrive to not waste money hiring one for an extended time. Also any recommendations on types of cars to get? I've been reccommended to go with Japanese, Korean or Australian makes. I'm used to driving a Toyota Yaris Cross and wouldn't mind a similar self charging hybrid or maybe just the regular Yaris. I'll be living in Charters Towers and work commute will only be max 5-10mins plus trips to Townsville and the local area. The roads are all sealed I think so assuming I don't need a 4/AWD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobj Posted April 16 Share Posted April 16 I don’t know of any car dealers in T’ville or Charters, but the distance between the two is a 1.5 hour trip. The road is generally good to excellent with a few downhill curves…And a great number of ’lead feet’ drivers! In my day, several years ago, CH used to be called “The World” by the locals and it had the first stock exchange in Australia. cheers, Bobj. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobj Posted April 18 Share Posted April 18 Just had a squiz at T’ville used cars and there are quite a few on the Ingham Road, maybe Wheelz and Wheelz would be ok, seeing they have a 5 star rating. Cheers, Bobj. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RubyMonday Posted April 18 Author Share Posted April 18 6 hours ago, Bobj said: Just had a squiz at T’ville used cars and there are quite a few on the Ingham Road, maybe Wheelz and Wheelz would be ok, seeing they have a 5 star rating. Cheers, Bobj. I’ve been looking and it’s annoying that to get a quality used car isn’t that much less than a new car. I don't want to pay $20,000 for a 5yo car when I can get a new one for $30,000 but my budget is closer to the $20,000. Also do you happen to know if I need a permanent address to transfer my UK license to? I’ll be in probably motel accommodation provided by the employer for the first 3 months but I’m assuming I can’t get my license registered to there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluequay Posted April 18 Share Posted April 18 When I looked for South Australia, proof of address (Bank statement\Rental contract etc) is one of the mandatory required documents. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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