Car Advice

What’s the difference between 4WD and AWD?

They both turn all four wheels, but four-wheel-drive and all-wheel-drive are very different systems.

What is a catalytic converter and how does it work?

Find out what the catalytic converter in your car does, and how it does it, in simple terms

Stop-start systems: Pros and cons

They’re meant to save us fuel, but sometimes stop-start engine systems can be a bit of a challenge

New-car showrooms look to the future

You don’t have to go to the nearest car yard to shop for a new ride. Many brands now come to you

2017 Nissan X-Trail: Which spec is best?

Which variant in the updated Nissan X-Trail range offers the best buy based on features, performance and value?

Longitudinal and transverse engines explained

A quick guide breaking down north-south and east-west engine configurations

2017 Hyundai i30: Which spec is best?

Which variant in the all-new Hyundai i30 range offers the best buy based on features, performance and value?

Mazda CX-9 to Nissan X-Trail: WhichCar’s six favourite family cars

Our family friendly shortlist of SUV and wagon champs. Save yourself some legwork with our pick of the pack

2017 Subaru Forester: which spec is best

Which variant in the Subaru Forester range offers the best buy based on features, performance and value?

Golf GTI to BMW 125i: WhichCar’s six favourite hot hatches

We round up six of the best hot hatches in one shortlist to help you cut to the good stuff quicker

2017 Kia Sorento: Which spec is best

Which variant in the Kia Sorento range offers the best buy based on features, performance and value?

Australian suspension tuning explained

Why are some vehicle chassis tailored specifically for our great land?

Should I buy an SUV or a People-mover?

Seven-seat SUVs are flying out of Australian showrooms but could you be getting a vehicle that better suits your purposes with a people mover?

Honda Odyssey v Volkswagen Multivan v Isuzi MU-X: Which ‘breeder bus’ is best?

Driving satisfaction need not end once the family outgrows five seats?

Front-engine, mid-engine, rear-engine: what’s the difference?

Mid, front or rear-engines; where is your donk and what are the advantages of locating engines in different parts of the car?

How to survive your first track day

So you’ve bought a fast car and you want to use it. How do you make sure your first on-track experience is a good one?

Subaru Forester v Subaru Outback v Mazda CX-5 v Ford Mondeo v VW Passat: Which diesel car should I buy?

Floss is after a good diesel car for long drives that isn’t a ute or large four-wheel-drive.

Mazda CX-5 vs Kia Sportage v Kia Sorento: Which diesel SUV should I buy?

Peter needs an SUV with a high, ergonomic seating position with an economical diesel engine.

Audi Q2 v Mini Countryman v VW Tiguan vs Ford Escape v Mazda CX-5: which SUV should I buy?

Cheryl wants to know which small or medium SUV offers a good mix of power, safety and features?

Australia’s best-value cars: Large SUV/4WD

Looking for a value-packed family-sized SUV? We take a look at the sharper offering sin the segment: the Kia Sportage, Hyundai Santa Fe and Mitsubishi Pajero Sport

Australia’s best-value cars: Small cars over $24,000

The small car category is one the most competitive and cars beyond $24,000 offer good value in terms of equipment levels, resale value and more efficient engines including turbo diesels.

How to tell when your globes are blown – and how to fix them

It’s a pain when the light in your bathroom gets unexpectedly snuffed out, but it can be downright dangerous if the various lamps on your car quit shining bright.

Top Five: Most Fuel Efficient Cars on sale in Australia

The world is now fueled by technology - you might be surprised by the figures of the five most fuel efficient cars on sale right now.

Maserati - History, Trivia & Fast Facts

The engineering-obsessed Maserati brothers started life making spark plugs before igniting a legacy of famous racing cars and alluring road models