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Just wondering if there are any issues with a 2015 and on Holden Cruze 1.6 petrol turbo? My partner bought a 2015 Z series non-turbo petrol Cruze new and traded it with 97,000kms. She had no issues with it at all it was a great little car. Would I have the same luck with a used petrol turbo model? 

The recent launch of Toyota’s Yaris Cross is further proof of the rise and rise of the crossover vehicle. Even the tiniest ones.

I have just relocated and found that my Hyundai Tucson is too wide to get into the garage. What other type of smaller SUV would you suggest?

Hi, I am looking for a used car (seven-seater) for my family with a budget around 15-20K. What would be a good choice? Some people have told me that the Hyundai Santa Fe is the best, but others have different views, so better to ask an expert. Any thoughts?

Think “first car”, think “budget car”. Price is the key to unlock the best choices in vehicles for first-car buyers, but if you’re in this bracket, your second criterium should be safety.

How do you check if a used car has finance owing on it, and do that check for free?

I'm looking at buying a 2009 four-cylinder Holden Captiva 5. I have searched the car for reviews but haven't found much about this make and model. Lots about other Holden Captivas but not the 2009. Is it a good car? Does it have many issues?

With see-sawing currencies and tumultuous global events pushing new-car prices ever-higher, spending up big may not be an option at all for many of us right now.Thankfully, there's always the used-car market, where hundreds of not-so-old pre-loved alterna

It might be a year most of us would rather forget, but 2020 is undeniably a bumper year for exciting new models, especially under lockdown where there’s not much to keep us occupied other than dreaming about your next purchase.The thing is, with fluctuation currencies pushing prices ever-upwards in such unpredictable times, spending up big may not be an option at all for many of us right now.Thankfully, there’s always the used market, where hundreds of not-so-old alternatives await fresh buyers to take them to new homes.Welcome, then, to our new regular feature, Preloved Gems. Or Used but Not Abused. Not So Shabby Chic. Or Get ‘Em While They’re Hot. Or whatever.The point is, there are not-so-pricey bargains out there.

Is the 2020 Volkswagen Polo a good hatchback? Is the cost of servicing the car expensive?