Car Research & Advice

Sonya thinks her mechanic is trying to rip her off.

Q&A;: Mechanic problems

Sonya's mechanic is trying to make her pay for his mistake.

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What seven-seat SUV should I buy?

Henry wants a seven-seat SUV for family/weekend duties.

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Left-field family car choices

Over the course of the last decade or so, SUVs have taken the place of big sedans and wagons as Australia's family car of choice.

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Evolution of a species

As sports utility vehicles have grown into best-sellers, they've also evolved away from the original mechanical template, which has brought better value.

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Salary sacrifcing can be a stress free way of owning a new car.

How to Salary Sacrifice a New Car

A great way to mobilise pre-tax salary, and it's perfectly compatible with employees who don't use their cars at all for business.

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There are mulitple ways to finance your car, and finding the right one can making owning your new car easier.

Car finance explained

Find out which form of car financing is best suited to you.

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Having bad credit deosn't mean you can't get car finance.

Nine Ways to Get Car Finance with Bad Credit

Many people are in this position, and there are reputable lenders who specialise in exactly this type of car finance.

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Third party insurance premiums drop for Canberra families

Canberra families will save as much as $24 on some compulsory third-party insurance from March as competition in the market drives down prices.

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Q&A;: Who pays the insurance excess?

After being hit by a stolen car, I was asked to pay the excess.

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Sink or switch? Complete insurance guide

Comparing car insurance policies can be a nightmare. Chris Harris loses a lot of sleep discovering why.

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The Mazda3's fuel use doesn't differ too much between city and highway driving.

Q&A;: Odd fuel use?

Mick is wondering if the fuel use he is getting on his Mazda3 on the open road is wrong?

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A Mazda MX-5 will run on 95 blended fuel or more. Just don't use an ethanol blend.

Q&A;: 95 or 98 fuel?

Shaun is wondering whether he should use 95 or 98 ron fuel in his 2008 Mazda MX-5.

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The Caltex petrol station on the M4 Motorway where motorists purchased the contaminated fuel.

How do I remedy contaminated fuel?

What to do if your car stops running because of watery fuel.

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The Australian dollar is just about the only non-manipulated currency in the entire world along with New Zealand, says David Dredge of Fortress.

How much should I pay for new tyres?

Tyre prices range from less than $100 to more than $1000. How much should you spend on your next tyres?

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Buying new tyres: The first step

The first question you have to ask yourself when buying new tyres is what are you going to use them for?

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The Tenants Union of Victoria has put home inspections under the microscope.

Tyre guide: What's written on the side?

The side of a tyre contains plenty of information. Here's your guide to deciphering it.

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