Car Research & Advice

2011 Hyundai i40 Tourer.

What family wagon should I buy?

Lise needs a family wagon with strong open-road and fuel-economy credentials.

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Audi A8 Matrix headlight

Ask Shorty: should I option my car with LED headlights?

Peter wants to know whether or not to spend extra on optional LED headlights

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Mazda CX-5 Maxx

What SUV should I buy?

Jenny is after an urban/country commuter with strong safety-tech credentials

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CVT transmissions are fitted to many cars including the Nissan Pulsar.

Q&A;: CVT transmission

Are modern CVT transmissions easy to live with?

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Picking the right type of car finance will save you in the long run.

Different finance types explained

Lease or loan? Chattel or cash? Understanding the different types of car finance will save you money in the long run.

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Picking the right car finance could save you more than you think.

Car financing: Your complete guide

Lesley Parker reveals the best place to park your money with car finance.

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If you do your research you can avoid the possibility of being stuck with an expensive car loan.

Loans for carefree motoring

Make sure you weigh up your finance options before committing to buy that new set of wheels.

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Cash leads equities but that's not a reason to shift attitudes to cash.

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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Damaged car

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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Prang

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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Pirelli P-Zero Launch

Pirelli develops F1 tyres for the road

Italian brand uses its Grand Prix knowledge to develop better high-performance tyres.

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Tyre pressures need to be checked regularly.

Q&A;: Ask Shorty

What to do if your tyre pressure warning light comes on.

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Ford Falcon RTV ute

Ask Shorty

David wants to know if he can fit larger wheels to his Falcon ute.

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Tesla has confirmed it is building a new supercharger station in Goulburn, New South Wales.

Tesla confirms new supercharger station

New recharging facility based in Goulburn to bring unexpected tourism benefits.

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Volkswagen Golf Highline.

Ask Shorty: Is my fuel consumption a lie?

Is missing your claimed fuel economy rating grounds for complaint?

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The Shell concept car created by legendary designer Gordon Murray.

Fuel company makes fuel-saving car

Shell teams with Formula One designers to create environmentally friendly concept.

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