Data & Insights One in eight used cars we checked had been written off
What turned up when Australians ran a history check before buying: write-offs, money still owing, stolen records, and the damage that never makes the ad.
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Data & Insights The cars that actually hold their value in Australia, according to 18 million listings
Which cars hold their value in Australia and which quietly bleed it, based on the median asking price of millions of real used-car listings by build year.
Selling Your Car Do You Need a Roadworthy Certificate to Sell a Car in Australia? A State-by-State Guide
Roadworthy rules vary by state - Victoria and Queensland require a certificate to sell, while NSW and SA generally don't. Here's what you need in each state and…
Buying Tips The Most Reliable Cars in Australia (2026)
The cars and brands with the strongest reliability reputations on Australian roads, grouped by what people actually buy them for, plus how to tell if a specific…
PPSR PPSR Check in New South Wales Australia
What a PPSR (REVS) check tells you about a used car in NSW, how to run one, and where to get it.
PPSR Understanding PPSR and REGO Checks in Australia
PPSR, REVS and rego checks each cover a different part of a used car's history. Here's what each one shows and when to run them.
Buying Tips How to Know if the Odometer Has Been Rolled Back
A wound-back odometer makes a car look newer than it is. Here's how to catch it before you hand over the money.
News Used Car Price Trends by Body Type in Australia
A body-type breakdown of where used car prices have been and where they're likely to go in Australia, with the actual figures behind hatchbacks, sedans, SUVs an…
Buying Tips Best Used SUVs to Buy Under $30,000 in July 2024 in Australia
Ten used SUVs under $30,000 that are actually worth a look in Australia right now, from the RAV4 and Tesla Model Y to the MG ZS, with the specs, trims and runni…
News Tesla Prices Are Falling in 2024: Should Australians Buy Now or Wait for the Updated Model Y?
The Tesla Model Y has never been cheaper in Australia, with the entry variant now from $55,900. The cuts come off increased competition and cooling demand overs…
Car Loan Cash vs Financing: How to Choose the Best Way to Buy Your Next Car
A car is one of the biggest purchases most of us make, and paying cash or financing it is rarely an obvious call. Here's how the two stack up.
News Falling used car prices predicted to continue in 2024
Used car prices kept falling through early 2024, and 84% of dealers expect the slide to continue. Good news for buyers, a headache for sellers watching trade-in…