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Ah, the festive season and cars—a match made in exhaust fumes and tinsel. If you're wondering about Christmas car sales, brace yourself for a glut of discounts on older models as dealers try to clear stock before the new year. It's also the prime time for decorating your ride with fairy lights and inflatable Santas, though your mileage may vary on street cred.

Planning a Christmas road trip? Expect traffic jams thicker than Grandma's gravy and ensure your car's battery and tyres are in tip-top shape, because winter in Australia can still bite. Lastly, if you're gifting a car, remember it’s the gift that keeps on depreciating.