Buyer Guide

What do you think about cars that are repairable write offs?

Just wanted to know how much a Holden Calais V8 2006 is worth with 120,000kms and a couple scratches. Nice car still.

In Victoria, can I sell my car without a roadworthy and, if so, what is the correct legal process?

Our car, a 2006 Toyota Corolla, was written off when my husband had an accident; he has since given up driving. We are both in our seventies and we would like to purchase a new car which is safe, reliable and around $20,000. I will be the sole driver. What would your suggestions be please?

I have Kia Sportage 2017 model and I’m looking to upgrade to a Kia Carnival seven-seater from 2017 upwards. Just wondering what option is best: To either trade in the Sportage for the Kia Carnival and pay the difference, or sell the Sportage privately and negotiate a deal for a Kia Carnival... what are your thoughts?

Is the 2021 Yaris Cross Hybrid a suitable vehicle for regular highway driving at 110km/h and occasional gravel-road use including low water crossings? My wife is looking to buy one to replace a Mazda CX3.

I am looking at either a dual-cab Mazda BT-50 or Ford Ranger with a tray to put a 500kg slide-on camper on to. I plan to put a GVM upgrade on to the vehicle. I intend to use it for some touring with some four-wheel-drive use (nothing too hard-core) over the next 10-15 years. I am looking at cars from about 2015 onwards with less than 150,000km. Is there anything much to differentiate the Mazda or the Ford here? Could I reasonably expect to get 300,000km out of these vehicles assuming I look after them properly? Any other issues to consider? Thanks for your help.