Car Advice

How bad is electric car depreciation?

Should depreciation really be one of your biggest worries as an electric car buyer?

The car brands with the longest warranties and capped-price servicing period

Our newly updated list of vehicle warranties confirms that in most cases, the three-year warranty is history. If you're not getting at least a five-year warranty with your new car, you need to ask some questions.

Do automatic car washes damage your paint?

Cheap and easy they may be, but automatic car washes will leave their mark over time

The best affordable sports cars of the 2010s

During the 2010s, these were the best bang-for-bucks performance cars

NSW mobile phone detection cameras: Where are they and what are the penalties?

You've been warned... mobile phone cameras now nabbing NSW motorists for up to 10 points

Legalese: On-road costs and other car dealer words!

Drive-away? On-road costs? Knowing the car-buying lingo will help level the playing field between you and the car dealer

Why are my brakes making that noise?

What your car is trying to tell you with a nasty scraping sound coming from the wheels

Best cars for your teenager

So your offspring has entered a new stage in life – these first-car choices should help reduce some of that inevitable parental anxiety

Diesel Particulate Filters: Are owners just doing it wrong?

Diesel particulate filters have been in the news for all the wrong reasons – but are they getting a bum rap? We talk to industry experts to find out

How to use paddle shifters, and when you should

Why do many automatic cars have a manual option?

Dual-cab ute safety features explained

How do Australia's most popular utes compare when it comes to safety? We put it to the test

How to keep your car's battery in good health

Not using the car as much? Here's how to keep your battery in tip top shape

How to pay for a used car from a private seller

You’ve found the perfect car, agreed on the ideal price and want to get it in your driveway immediately, but how do you pay for it?

Australia’s cheapest cars: 4 new cars under $20,000

Nowadays it's slim-pickings if you want to purchase a brand-new car on a used-car budget

What are the cheapest small SUVs?

Looking for an affordable way into one of the most popular car crews? Here's a round-up of the best value small SUVs on sale today

Top LEGO car sets for Father's Day!

Treat your dad to something special this Father's Day with one of these Lego car sets

Towing: How much can my large SUV tow?

The ability to tow bigger loads is one of the primary ‘reasons for purchase’ of large SUVs, so we’ve compiled a handy guide just how much the most popular mainstream models can haul

How far can you drive with your fuel light on?

Is it okay to keep driving with the last drops of fuel? How big is your 'reserve fuel tank'?

Australian Road Rules: Differences explained by state and territory

From using a mobile phone to snoozing in the car, here are eight regs which differ across Australia

Anti-lock braking system: What is ABS and how does it work?

You can’t buy a new car without ABS these days, but what is it and how does it work?

What is black ice on roads and how do you recognise it?

What is it, how do you spot it and what do you do if your car loses grip?

How to fix a scratch on your car and other paint repair tips

How to buff out scratches, chips and marks to bring your car's paint back to nearly new condition

Which car should I buy? Ford Falcon XR8 Ute v Holden Crewman SS

Young Ash needs a daily workhorse with a bit of V8 mumbo. Red versus Blue, here's what we reckon

Car suspension explained

If you think the MacPherson Strut was Elle’s catwalk swagger, this quick explanation about car suspension is for you.