Independent · Australian
Car buying guides
Which car to shortlist, how to buy it for less, and how to pay for it, written for Australian buyers.
Best cars in Australia
Best hybrid carsReal fuel use, drive-away pricing and whether the hybrid premium pays back.Read the guide →Best small SUVsBoot space, real fuel use, ANCAP, warranty and what each one transacts for.Read the guide →Best 7 seater SUVsThird-row space, towing, fuel use and drive-away pricing, ranked by who each suits.Read the guide →Best family SUVsKluger, CX-60, Sorento, Santa Fe and X-Trail on value, safety and efficiency.Read the guide →Best utesRanger, HiLux, BT-50, Triton, D-Max and Amarok on payload, towing and price.Read the guide →Best 4WDsTouring and towing wagons and dual-cabs on payload, GVM, range and parts support.Read the guide →Best electric carsRange, charging speed, running cost and the novated lease angle.Read the guide →
Buying a car
How to buy a used carThe checks that matter, what a PPSR check reveals and how to negotiate on evidence.Read the guide →How to buy a car onlineHow it works, whether it's safe, and what to check before transferring money.Read the guide →Test drive checklist15 things to check on a test drive, in order, before you sign.Read the guide →Ex-demo carsWhat demonstrators cost, how warranty and build date work, and the checks to run.Read the guide →Trade-in value explainedHow dealers price your car, and simple ways to get more for it.Read the guide →
Car brokers
How car brokers workFleet-level pricing, dealer markups and when a broker is worth it.Read the guide →How much car brokers chargeFlat fees, dealer-paid commissions and how to check a broker saves more than it costs.Read the guide →Car broker vs dealershipPricing, choice, trade-ins and finance, plus when going direct is the right call.Read the guide →
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