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School's In: Mercedes-Benz Driving Academy

Published: 09 May 2012

Mercedes-Benz suggests we never stop learning to drive... And proves it with classes to bring even the most seasoned steerer up to speed

New Car Calendar

Published: 01 May 2012

What's ahead for buyers in the Carsales Network's new car model calendar

Buying Used: Ford Focus 2002-2007

Published: 05 April 2012

Ford Australia’s first Euro-designed small car in 30 years had a slow start but now has plenty of friends in the local car market.

Smart Buying: Bells and Whistles

Published: 28 March 2012

Modern cars are loaded to the gunwales with equipment that was once considered a luxury. But how does this equipment affect resale?

All the rage

Published: 10 March 2012

Road ragers under the microscope, while young drivers feel ill-prepared for their first ventures out onto the road

Smart Buying: Body Check

Published: 02 March 2012

Close inspection in the beginning can save you heartache in the end

Buying Used: The used car test

Published: 21 February 2012

Test driving is the single most important phase of the car buying process. Missing something vital could cost big money

Buying Used: Holden Astra (2002-2007)

Published: 10 February 2012

Since the late 1990s, Holden’s Euro-sourced Astra has combined convenience with appealing road manners.

INSURANCE: One size does not fit all

Published: 07 February 2012

You wouldn't buy shoes the wrong size... Car insurance also needs to 'fit' you properly...

Buying Used: Toyota Camry (2002-2006)

Published: 02 February 2012

Convention wisdom says that large front-wheel-drives don’t sell well in Australia. Toyota’s hugely-successful Camry begs to differ.

Buying used: How old should you go?

Published: 07 January 2012

Older-model cars are often seen as simple to repair and cheaper to run than later ones, but there comes a time when the faithful family car becomes a liability.

INSURANCE: Top Ten FAQs

Published: 15 December 2011

We've asked the ten most frequently asked insurance questions – so you don't have to...

Smart Buying:Petrol vs Diesel

Published: 21 November 2011

Turbodiesel cars often demand a premium – at purchase and during servicing... So when does it make sense to go diesel?

Buying Used: Volkswagen Golf (1998-2008)

Published: 30 October 2011

Volkswagen is back as a major brand in Australia and the Golf has been principally responsible for its revival.

INSURANCE: Traps for young players

Published: 26 October 2011

First car buyers need to be smart about choosing a vehicle -- especially when it comes time to insure

From the Classifieds: Volkswagen Karmann Cabriolet

Published: 25 October 2011

Only one Beetle stood comfortably above the pack, the elusive Karmann

INSURANCE: Back to basics

Published: 23 October 2011

Like it or not, insurance is an important part of the automotive landscape... But how many car buyers don't even understand the basics...

From the Classifieds: 1967 Morris Mini Cooper S

Published: 18 October 2011

Finding an original Mini is not all that difficult. Finding a genuine Cooper S version is not so easy.

Insight into in-car Digital Radio

Published: 07 October 2011

Crystal clear reception and other digital benefits are still some way off for most in-car listeners

Buying used: Toyota RAV4 (2000-06)

Published: 23 September 2011

Toyota's compact softroader once had the market to itself... Now it's besieged but still a popular secondhand buy...

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