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Buying or selling a car

Buying or selling a car

Buying or selling a car doesn’t have to be stressful. Whether you’re trying to find the perfect deal on your next car or get the most money for your current one, we’ve got you covered. Check out our tips, guides, and advice to make the whole process easy and hassle-free.

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White family wagon on a suburban street
Tips for buying a family car
Tips for buying a family car
Starting a family brings an abundance of important decisions and lifestyle changes. Here are the NRMA's top tips for buying a family car.
Open Road
5 Dec 2016
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An SUV towing a caravan on an open road
Top 3 tips for buying an SUV for towing
Top 3 tips for buying an SUV for towing
Top 3 tips from the NRMA for buying an SUV for towing caravans and other heavy loads.
Brendan Batty
11 Aug 2016
Collection of SUVs
Collection of SUVs
What size SUV should I buy?
What size SUV should I buy?
There’s a size of SUV to suit every Australian; picking the right one comes down to individual wants and needs
Sam Charlwood
14 June 2025
Woman sitting in car while dealer stands outside it pointing at something
Woman sitting in car while dealer stands outside it pointing at something
Buying a new car
Buying a new car
When it comes to buying a new car, there can be as many options as there are buying considerations. We help you sort through the noise.
Open Road
22 Jan 2025
An old woman's hand typing on a laptop keyboard into facebook messenger
An old woman's hand typing on a laptop keyboard into facebook messenger
How to avoid a scam when selling a car on social media
How to avoid a scam when selling a car on social media
Selling your car on social media is a great way to cast your net wide – but it’s also a magnet for scammers. Learn to spot a dodgy enquiry and give it the flick.
Bridie Schmidt
28 Feb 2025
Rear view of a car performing a burn-out
Rear view of a car performing a burn-out
How to tell if a car's been thrashed
How to tell if a car's been thrashed
A thrashed car may not immediately look the part, so follow our tips to help you spot and avoid buying one.
Open Road
5 Apr 2017
A father buckles his laughing child in to a car child seat in the back row
A father buckles his laughing child in to a car child seat in the back row
Buying a safe used car 
Buying a safe used car 
There are many things to consider when buying a used car. Among them, safety should be at the top of a buyer’s criteria.
Open Road
22 Jan 2025
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Side view of smiling male discussing contract with salesman in automobile showroom
Tips on negotiating a lower price on a new car
Tips on negotiating a lower price on a new car
Negotiate a lower price for your new car and be surprised at the results.
Open Road
8 Jan 2019
A couple stands with a salesperson in a new car showroom
A couple stands with a salesperson in a new car showroom
The best times to buy a new car in Australia
The best times to buy a new car in Australia
Thinking about purchasing a new car? We reveal the best timing tips to help you secure the best car deal in Australia today.
Open Road
11 June 2025
An upset woman sitting in a car holding a mobile phone
An upset woman sitting in a car holding a mobile phone
How to avoid car buyer's remorse
How to avoid car buyer's remorse
Buying a car? Prevent buyer's remorse with these tips to ensure you sign with confidence.
Open Road
8 Jan 2019

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