Car Advice

Australia’s best-selling cars to be tested for ‘real-world’ fuel use

The Volkswagen emissions scandal and questionable lab tests have prompted the search for real-world fuel use ratings.

Audi Matrix LED headlight technology: does it work?

Car makers can never be accused of living in the dark ages when it comes to innovation, and manufacturers continue to develop ever-cleverer tech for night driving.

Child car seats safety guide

Kids’ car seats – when to turn them around, when to upgrade, when to say goodbye.

Car buyer's guide – is now the best time to buy a medium car?

In a new WhichCar series, we reveal upcoming updates or major changes for Australia’s most popular vehicles.

Car Olympics: Top performing cars ranked

You’d hardly know it but the Olympics start this weekend, so we thought we’d add come much needed excitement by pitting together production cars sold in Australia across various categories.

Spare tyres explained

There are many different types of spare tyre – some aren’t even actual tyres – and there are pros and cons to every alternative.

Kia Sportage v Mazda CX-5 v Subaru Forester: Which mid-size SUV should I buy?

Byron helps navigate the mid-size SUV market.

Mazda 3 drops CD players

In a sign o’ the times, Mazda 3 will become the first bestseller to drop CD player, as multimedia and smartphones overtake 80s technology in popularity and functionality

Honda HR-V vs Mazda CX-3 vs Mitsubishi ASX: Which small SUV should I buy?

If you’re planning to buy one of the three best-selling compact SUVs, here’s WhichCar’s quick guide to the pros and cons of each model.

Road signs aim to stop Pokémon Go driving people to distraction

Real concerns prompt Pokemon Go warning signs

Car buyer's guide – is now the best time to buy a small car?

In a new series, we reveal upcoming updates or major changes for Australia’s most popular vehicles

What does oil do?

Oil is vital to keep your car humming along the road and doing its job. David Morley explains why.

Mazda CX-9 vs Kia Sorento vs Toyota Kluger: Which best-selling seven-seat SUV should I buy?

We’re so spoiled for choice when it comes to people-moving SUVs that it’s tough to know where to start if you’re a new buyer. Byron Mathioudakis evaluates three of the current seven-seater choices on the market.

Hyundai i30 vs Mazda 3 vs Toyota Corolla: Which best-selling hatch should I buy?

There’s a stack of hatchbacks on the market to choose from. Jez Spinks runs the rule over the three best-sellers in the class for would-be buyers

What are brake pads?

They’re (relatively) small parts with a big responsibility: brake pads. David Morley explains where you’ll find them and how they bring you to a stop when you hit the brake pedal.

What is a Powertrain or Drivetrain?

When you go looking for a new or used car, you often come across terms like kilowatts, Newton metres, semi-automatic gearboxes and all-wheel-drive – to name just a few. They all relate to a car’s powertrain and Samantha Stevens explains why it’s handy to know what this stuff actually does.

How to use satellite navigation

They’re a wonderful innovation, but as technologically advanced as Sat-Nav is, sometimes, there’s no substitute for ‘local’ knowledge, says Stephen Corby.

Skoda Octavia: 8 things you didn’t know

Skoda skimped on the creature comforts when it first brought out its Octavia range, but in this latest iteration the Czech car maker adds a bit more sugar without taking away the meat.

I drove an automated car for the first time… and came away scared

They’re widely touted as the future of motoring: self-driving cars. And while I love the thought of automated driving, my first experience left me wary.

Ford Ranger v Holden Colorado v Isuzu D-Max v Mazda BT-50 v Mitsubishi Triton v Nissan Navara v Toyota Hilux v Volkswagen Amarok

They’re as Australian as taking a day off for a horse race: Utes. With more buyers opting for something tough enough to put the tools in during the week but refined and practical enough to haul the family come the weekend, we pitted eight utes in the $50K class against each other to help you decide which one’s right for you

How much wiring is in your car

Ever wondered how complex your car is under its skin? Bentley has provided a fascinating insight

REVS check: why anything over $3.40 is too much

There are plenty of sharks circling the second-hand car market waiting to feed on the ill-informed and getting a simple REVS check – finding out if your car owes someone money – is one such place. Kellie Buckley’s simple piece of advice for those in the used-car market could end up saving you some money and give you added piece of mind.

What is a Fuel Cell?

David Bonnici explains what fuel cell technology is and how it works in cars, as Toyota gets set to begin testing its hydrogen-powered Mirai in Australia

What is high-octane fuel?

Confused about the different kinds of unleaded fuels available at the petrol pump these days? David Morley explains the meaning behind the numbers and how you can find out which one is the right one for your car.