Car guides
Plain-English help with servicing, repairs, buying, selling and roadside trouble.
30 Oct 2026
Owning an electric car in Australia: servicing, charging and what changes
An electric car has far fewer moving parts than a petrol one: no oil changes, no exhaust, no clutch or timing belt. It…
30 Oct 2026
How to choose a mechanic you can trust
Most people choose a mechanic in a hurry, usually after a warning light or a strange noise. A few minutes of checking b…
30 Oct 2026
Cash for cars: how selling to a wrecker works
When a car is not worth repairing, a wrecker or cash-for-cars service will usually collect it from your driveway and pa…
30 Oct 2026
Buying a used car privately: the inspection checklist
A private sale can be the best value way to buy a car, but you get no statutory warranty and no cooling-off period. The…