FOR SYDNEY SOLE TRADERS LOOKING FOR AN ALTERNATIVE TO TRADITIONAL CAR FINANCE

Get On The Road With The Original 'Drive-To-Own' Pathway Without The Old Car Finance Runaround

Certified Autos gives hard-working sole traders a clear, eligibility-based way to secure a reliable work vehicle, with predictable weekly costs and flexible options for ownership over time.

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  • No Rigid Bank Credit

    Checks Required

  • Refundable bond

    (Conditions Apply)

  • No lock-in

    contracts (Conditions Apply)

  • Ownership

    Pathway

  • Pay Fair Market Value

    When You Choose To Buy

  • Swap Cars

    Anytime (Conditions Apply)

  • Insurance, Registration, Servicing, Repairs,

    Roadside assistance, Courtesy cars included

  • Proven X+

    year system

  • Transparent

    Weekly Payments

Why Traditional Vehicle Finance Keeps Sole Traders Stuck

Trying to get on the road through bank loans, rigid subscriptions, or inflexible rental schemes often leads to the same result. You keep paying, but you never move forward.

These systems are designed to prioritise lenders, not sole traders. Hidden fees accumulate, contracts reset progress, and cash flow gets squeezed until it feels like you are working just to keep the vehicle.

That is why many hard-working tradies feel stuck, stressed, and unable to move ahead even when their business is doing well.

The Flexible 'Drive-To-Own' Pathway was designed to offer a different experience. It focuses on structured access, predictable costs, and the ability to work toward long-term vehicle ownership outcomes over time based on eligibility and participation.

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After years of helping sole traders get on the road and stay on the road, we’ve learned exactly how to break the old system - so you can drive, earn, and make real ownership progress every single week. You reclaim control over your work, your income, and your future -  with a vehicle that helps you earn more and live with the confidence every sole trader deserves

Even if you’ve been knocked back, stitched up, or left stuck before - this is where everything changes.

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What Our Customers Are Saying

Hands down best mechanic I’ve been to.

And I highly recommend for whoever’s looking for a mechanic they are spot on with their work and are to full detail. Never had a problem with them as they have always been honest and legit.

Big Wally
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Friendly staff.

Very good staff member and very helpful and friendly and understanding! Yes I will rent again from him

Tim Fox
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Great honest people good deal

And when I had a little issue with my car they went out of their way to help me and gave me a courtesy car to use top guy very professional service well done highly recommend this place to people wanting a car

Colin Jenkins
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I had the best experience getting a car from Certified Autos!

Owners are sweet, informative, helpful and caring. I felt truly looked after and had peace of mind knowing that if I had any trouble or concerns, I can speak to any staff who would address any issues and assist me in getting another vehicle if needed. Would highly recommend to anyone wanting to get a vehicle. Amazing services!

Mernz
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Best car service provider

I’ve purchased 2 cars with Certified autos and by far the Best car service provider out. They look after your needs, reasonably well priced, excellent staff and above all great company to deal with. Would definitely recommend and be a returning customer.

Hannah Harris
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What an amazing experience

I’ve been a long-time customer and overall I appreciate the effort the team put into getting my car back on the road. When issues came up, they worked through several repairs identified in the state roads report and addressed key safety items. The staff were responsive and willing to help when concerns were raised.I’ve been a long-time customer and overall I appreciate the effort the Read More

Tara Robbins
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Friendly staff. Very helpful with all my questions.

Never had a problem with them nor with the car I have rented. Only a few weeks out till I actually own the car. So easy and simple especially when in need of a car and you have no other way that will accept you. I recommend these people

Cara Beal
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Amazing experience

With Certified Autos. Communication was always open and honest. They were very helpful and trustworthy in providing my family with a safe and reliable car. Highly recommend!

Ria Santos
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Great Staff

I find that communication with the staff is very good. The staff explains everything that I need to know about my contract to my understand. As I really appreciate that.

Nora Poko
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Never Get Surprised By Hidden Fees Or Endless Phone Tag Again

Certified Autos has built a practical vehicle access pathway for hardworking sole traders who are tired of hidden costs, unpredictable bills, and vehicles that never truly feel within reach.

This structured approach helps sole traders access a dependable, work-ready vehicle while working toward longer-term ownership possibilities over time. Progress is based on ongoing participation and eligibility, not rigid loans or inflexible contracts.

You benefit from predictable weekly costs, clearer planning, and the flexibility to adapt if your work changes. Vehicles can be swapped when required, with eligible progress able to transfer under program terms.

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Access Reliable Work Vehicle

Without the Long-Term Contracts

This means less stress, fewer admin headaches, and a vehicle that is ready to get you back on site and earning without disruption. No more surprise charges, no more downtime eating into your income, and no more feeling like you are paying endlessly without direction.

This system is built on real numbers and a proven framework used by Sydney sole traders across trades including locksmiths, landscapers, mobile mechanics, contractors, and small business owners who need dependable transport to earn.

With Certified Autos, you will never have to:

  • Grind through endless


    paperwork just to be
    declined

  • Get hit with hidden

    admin
    charges or unexpected
    insurance costs

  • Pay for a vehicle

    you
    can’t use due to
    mechanical issues

  • Face excessive excess


    fees after minor
    incidents

  • Get locked into long


    contracts that do not adapt
    if work slows

After years of supporting sole traders, we have learned how to provide a clearer, more flexible pathway that helps you keep working, earning, and planning with confidence.

Even if you have been knocked back, stitched up, or left stuck before, this approach offers a practical alternative.

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If You’ve Tried Bank Loans, Signature Car Subscriptions, Or Rent-To-Own Schemes

Still Feel Stuck, Read This:

There is now a way to access a work vehicle without endless credit checks or surprise fees. You do not need to navigate admin games or take on debt that strains your business.

The Original 'Drive-To-Own' Pathway provides a structured system that helps sole traders build documented progress toward ownership outcomes while maintaining flexibility and control.

This approach combines:

You get weekly access to a reliable vehicle with registration, insurance, servicing, repairs, and roadside assistance included. Progress is recorded consistently, even when circumstances change. Instead of dealing with finance traps, you follow a clear, steady pathway designed around real-world sole trader needs.

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Stop Chasing Loan Approval
(A Smarter Alternative To Traditional Debt-Based Vehicle Finance)

A process that virtually unlocks work-vehicle ownership and control, even for sole traders with bad credit, cash flow setbacks, or years of knockbacks. 

We built a vehicle ownership pathway that lets hardworking sole traders actually work toward owning their work vehicle in a few years.

Here is how it works:

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You choose from a range of safe, reliable work vehicles suited to your business.

2

You provide your driver’s licence, pay a fully refundable bond, and access the vehicle once eligibility checks are completed.

3

You make regular payments and earn progress as you use the vehicle.

4

If circumstances change, you may swap or return your vehicle under program terms, with eligible progress retained.

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Over time, you may explore ownership options, with eligible accumulated reward points able to be applied toward the purchase price.

There are no inflated prices, no hidden fees, and no rigid contracts designed to trap you. Just a flexible system created for sole traders who want clarity and a genuine pathway to ownership or reduced costs to business. (Conditions Apply)

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Introducing The Original 'Drive-To-Own' Pathway

The Original 'Drive-To-Own' Pathway was developed after listening to real sole traders who were frustrated by banks, rentals, and subscriptions that led nowhere.

This system allows you to get on the road quickly, drive a business-ready vehicle, and work toward ownership outcomes week by week without traditional credit checks, lock-in contracts, or debt traps.

You may have options to pause, swap, or return your vehicle under program terms, with eligible progress retained for up to 12 months. The goal is to help you stay mobile and earning, with flexibility when things change.

The FREE WorkVehicle Planning Consult includes guided support, vehicle suitability checks, and a personalised WorkVehicle plan that outlines weekly costs, participation expectations, and available options.

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*The image above is illustrative only. Vehicle ownership depends on individual outcomes

Claim Your FREE WorkVehicle Planning Consult (Including Personalised Vehicle options & Cost Overview For Your Business)

Complete a quick 5–10 minute application and receive an initial approval outcome, subject to assessment.

Business Offer

This consult is designed to help you understand suitable work vehicle options, weekly cost structures, and available pathways toward long-term ownership outcomes based on your circumstances and eligibility.

No obligation. No finance commitment. Just clarity on your options before you decide what to do next.

Access A Smarter Work Vehicle Pathway Built For Sole Traders