Used Car Guides
Guides to buying used cars in Australia. Model-specific ownership traps, mileage benchmarks, common faults, and the used-market bargains worth chasing.
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Used Ford Falcon XR6 Turbo Buying Guide: FG, FG MkII and FG X
XR6 Turbo buying guide for FG, FG MkII and FG X Falcons: 2026 prices, known faults, the tune and legality trap, recalls and the Sprint. Read before you buy.
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Used Toyota 86 Buying Guide: The P-Plate Legal Sports Car (2012 to 2021)
Used Toyota 86 buying guide: 2026 prices for the first-gen 86 and BRZ, P-plate rules by state, recalls to check by VIN and how to spot a modified car.
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Best First Cars Under $20,000 in Australia (2026): Small, Safe and Used
The best first car under $20k in Australia for 2026: six safe picks ranked on crash ratings, AEB, price and kilometres, plus the trim traps to avoid now.
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Buying a Car at Auction in Australia: How It Works and How Not to Get Burned
Car auctions in Australia explained: Pickles and Manheim buyer fees, inspections, write-off status, PPSR checks and the traps that turn a bargain bad.
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The Most Reliable Car Brands in Australia, According to the Data
The most reliable car brands in Australia, judged on local data: owner ratings, recall rates and warranty terms, plus what the US surveys miss. Read on.
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CVT Transmissions Explained: How They Work, Which Cars Use Them and What Goes Wrong
What a CVT transmission is, which Australian cars use one, the problems to watch for and what repairs cost. Know before you buy a used CVT. Read the guide.
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The ‘Cheap’ Porsche 911: Should You Buy a Used 996?
The asking price on a 996 is not the entry price. That gap is the whole story, and it is where most first-time Porsche...
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Used VW Golf Mk7 & Mk7.5 Buying Guide: Surviving the DSG
The gearbox everyone warns you about was fitted to a car that is not this one. Sort that out first, because the rest of...
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Best Used First Cars for P-Platers Under $10,000: Safety & Reliability Guide
Finding the perfect first car as a P-plater in Australia is a balancing act. You need safety, reliability, and affordability, all while navigating state-specific...
