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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...
Ownership
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...
Ownership
The Five-Star ANCAP Rating on That Car Ad Might Be Worthless
Five stars means nothing without a date. That is the fact the Australian used car market has quietly decided not to advertise.ANCAP safety ratings...
Ownership
Used Holden Commodore SS (VF Series II): Buying Guide and Investment Check
The VF Series II Commodore SS is the last rear-wheel-drive, V8-powered, locally-made Australian sedan. There is no successor. That combination of facts is driving...
Ownership
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...
Industry News
The Death of the $20k New Car: Why Budget Hatchbacks Are Gone Forever
The days of scraping together $19,990 for a brand new, zero-kilometre hatchback with a factory warranty are officially over. Mandatory safety upgrades have killed...
