Buyer guides
Straight answers to the questions we get asked every week on the yard.
- hire
Rent or buy? When hiring a truck makes more sense
Hire costs more per day but nothing per year. A simple way to decide which is right for your workload.
21 Oct 2026 · 4 min read
- compliance
NSW heavy vehicle registration, HVIS inspections and the NHVR: what owners need to know
Registering a truck over 4.5 t in NSW involves an HVIS inspection, NHVR accreditation for some work, and ongoing roadworthiness obligations.
21 Oct 2026 · 6 min read
- finance
Truck finance basics: chattel mortgage, lease and what the rate really means
Most trucks are financed, not bought outright. The main products, what a balloon does to your repayments, and why we don’t quote headline rates.
21 Oct 2026 · 6 min read
- buying
Used prime mover buying checklist
Kilometres are only part of the story. What to check on engine, driveline, cab and paperwork before you buy a second-hand prime mover.
21 Oct 2026 · 7 min read
- buying
Tray, tipper, pantech or curtainsider? Choosing the right body
The body costs as much as the chassis and determines how fast you can load. A quick guide to which body suits which work.
21 Oct 2026 · 5 min read
- buying
GVM, GCM and ATM explained: which truck licence do you need?
The weight ratings on a compliance plate decide what you can carry, what you can tow and which NSW licence you need. Here is the plain-English version.
21 Oct 2026 · 6 min read