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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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A blue toy car on some dollar bills next to car keys and a pen
Luxury Car Tax: thresholds, changes and loopholes for 2026
Luxury Car Tax: thresholds, changes and loopholes for 2026
The Federal Government has applied significant changes to the Luxury Car Tax under a new Free Trade Agreement with the European Union, including a new threshold for 'zero-emissions vehicles’.
Bridie Schmidt
2 Apr 2026
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A closeup shot of a hand holding a set of car keys with a blurred background
Tips for taking a test drive
Tips for taking a test drive
Once you have compiled a shortlist of cars that meet all your needs and wants, it’s time to go test driving. Here are our tips for test driving a new or used car.
Open Road
7 Jan 2026
Kia Picanto
Kia Picanto
What are the most affordable cars in Australia?
What are the most affordable cars in Australia?
Australia’s cheapest new cars start under $19,000, spanning light hatches, compact SUVs and hybrids. We compare specs and rivals to see which models offer the best value.
Bridie Schmidt
19 Sept 2025
Tesla Model Y frunk
Tesla Model Y frunk
Best mid-sized SUV boot sizes in Australia
Best mid-sized SUV boot sizes in Australia
Which mid-size SUV has the biggest cargo space? We look at the top ten best-sellers to give you the lowdown on the biggest boots.
Bridie Schmidt
12 Sept 2025
Grey Kia Tasman in front of bushland
Grey Kia Tasman in front of bushland
Which brands have the best new car warranties in Australia?
Which brands have the best new car warranties in Australia?
Manufacturers have become much more generous with warranty provisions over the past decade. But not all is as it seems.
Sam Charlwood
4 Sept 2025
Towing across a red sand road
Towing across a red sand road
How to choose a great tow vehicle for your next caravan adventure
How to choose a great tow vehicle for your next caravan adventure
From power and payload to towing laws and top models, here’s everything you need to know to find the perfect vehicle for your next big caravan escape.
Open Road
23 July 2025
NIssan Qashqai
NIssan Qashqai
All the end of year car sales
All the end of year car sales
EOFY has rolled around again, and with it some of the most compelling deals you'll see all year from carmakers across the board.
Bridie Schmidt
19 June 2025
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
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
A line-up of cars of various colours
A line-up of cars of various colours
Things to look for when buying a used car
Things to look for when buying a used car
Buying a used car? Our NRMA guide and checklist will have you confident about buying a well-maintained second-hand car.
Open Road
10 June 2025

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