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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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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How an OBD2 Scanner Exposes a Used Car the Seller Doesn’t Want You to See
A clean interior and a smooth test drive prove almost nothing. The car can idle sweetly in the driveway while it quietly stores a...
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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...
