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How to pack your car
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How to pack your car

Everyone likes the idea of loading their life in to a car to move house or embark on an epic road trip around Australia, but very few consider the fine art of packing a boot.

Australia’s Best-value Cars: Small cars under $24,000
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Australia’s best-value cars: Small cars under $24,000

The small car category is one the most competitive and contains three of the top five biggest selling cars in Australia.

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Mitsubishi ASX vs Honda HR-V vs KIA Sportage – Which Car Should I Buy?

You don’t have to have an SUV to fit three child seats – but here are a few high-riding options if you’ve got two and a possible third on the way.

Australia's Best-value Cars: Medium SUV $45,000-$65,000
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Australia's Best-value Cars: Medium SUV $45,000-$65,000

The $45,000 to $65,000 bracket of the hugely popular medium-SUV class is a fascinating point where higher-spec mainstream models start to converge with lower-spec luxury vehicles.

Australia’s best affordable cars under $20,000
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Australia’s best affordable cars under $20,000

Buying a good car doesn’t necessarily mean you have to break your budget – here are three of the best cars you can buy for under $20K.

Australia’s best-value cars: Medium SUVs under $45,000
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Australia’s best-value cars: Medium SUVs under $45,000

Australia’s fastest-growing vehicle segment is jam-packed with competitive options, but which are the best value?

2017 Mazda 2: Which spec is best?
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2017 Mazda 2: Which spec is best?

In new WhichCar series, we look at individual models and choose the variant that offers the best buy based on features, performance and value.

Volkswagen Polo vs Skoda Fabia vs Mazda 2 Genki – Which Car Should I Buy?
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Volkswagen Polo vs Skoda Fabia vs Mazda 2 Genki – Which Car Should I Buy?

On the hunt for a small city car with safety and fuel efficiency? Here are a few cool choices

Kid-proofing your car
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Kid-proofing your car

Finding transport that suits both you and your family could have more pitfalls than you’d imagine

7 tips for driving through fog
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7 tips for driving through fog

Foggy conditions can be seriously hazardous when driving. Here are seven ways to help you drive safely next time you hit fog.

Part 2: Honda HR-V vs Mazda CX-3 vs Suzuki Vitara – Which Car Should I Buy?
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Part 2: Honda HR-V vs Mazda CX-3 vs Suzuki Vitara – Which Car Should I Buy?

Vera asks Ponch to choose between the Suzuki Vitara, Honda HR-V and the Mazda CX-3

Part 1: Honda HR-V vs Mazda CX-3 vs Suzuki Vitara – Which Car Should I Buy?
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Part 1: Honda HR-V vs Mazda CX-3 vs Suzuki Vitara – Which Car Should I Buy?

Looking for a city car but need something that is easier to get in and out of than the typical low-riding small cars? A small SUV might be for you.

Nissan Pathfinder vs Toyota Kluger vs Volkswagen Multivan vs Honda Odyssey – Which Family Car Should I Buy?
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Nissan Pathfinder vs Toyota Kluger vs Volkswagen Multivan vs Honda Odyssey – Which Family Car Should I Buy?

Buying a new family car is a tough choice, but could you trade in an SUV for the practicality of a minivan?

Synthetic motor oil versus mineral oil
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Synthetic motor oil versus mineral oil

Here are some tips to help you decide if more expensive synthetic motor oil is better for your car than more affordable mineral

QUESTION – EVELINE (question from 25/4/2017):  I drive 500 kilometres a week, mostly on the highway but with some city driving. I need a car with supportive seats and I’m trying to choose between the Toyota Yaris and Suzuki Baleno.  BUDGET: $40,000 ANSWER – BYRON MATHIOUDAKIS: Out of the Suzuki Baleno and Toyota Yaris, we would recommend the Baleno hands down. It’s the newer, roomier, more comfortable, more refined, and more dynamic car to drive, with a big boot and plenty of back-seat space for adults. Note that while the standard 1.4-litre four-cylinder petrol engine offers sufficient but unexciting performance, the optional GLX Turbo’s 1.0-litre three-cylinder turbo petrol alternative is both more economical and powerful. It would be our choice. A quick search on line has produced a number of new or demonstrator examples at less than $20,000 drive-away, so the 1.0 Turbo fits even your budget.  The only question mark over the Baleno is the lack of autonomous emergency braking (AEB), so we suggest that you a
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Suzuki Baleno vs Toyota Yaris – Which Car Should I Buy?

The battle of the city hatches – segment leader, the Toyota Yaris takes on a funky new upstart, the Suzuki Baleno, in this edition of Ask The Expert

Car buyers guide – Is now the best time to buy an electric car?
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Car buyers guide – Is now the best time to buy an electric car?

Considering breaking with the bowser and fuelling your commute with electrons instead? Here’s what you need to consider.

Honda CR-V vs Subaru Forester – Which Car Should I Buy?
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Honda CR-V vs Subaru Forester – Which Car Should I Buy?

Sarah wants a comfortable SUV with decent luggage space, but without the need for off-road ability

Mazda CX-9 vs KIA Sorento vs Toyota Kluger vs Mitsubishi Pajero – Which Car Should I Buy?
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Mazda CX-9 vs KIA Sorento vs Toyota Kluger vs Mitsubishi Pajero – Which Car Should I Buy?

Could the Ford Territory give the Mazda CX-9 a run for its money when considering a city SUV?

Battery failure early warning signs
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Battery failure early warning signs

Is it your battery getting tired or is there something else at fault? Here are some simple signs to look for

Continental wins 2017 Motor Tyre Test
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Continental wins 2017 Motor Tyre Test

Looking for a new shoes for your performance car? Motor magazine’s gruelling annual assessment of performance tyres has identified a clear winner

Essentials guide to towing
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Essentials guide to towing

We decipher the towing essentials so you can hook it up and drive.

KIA Sportage vs Mazda CX-5 vs Hyundai Tucson vs Toyota Rav4 – which car should I buy as my first car?
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KIA Sportage vs Mazda CX-5 vs Hyundai Tucson vs Toyota Rav4 – which car should I buy?

There’s no shortage of SUVs available in Australia, but what are your choices if you want to head to the beach and sandy tracks?

Deciphering engine oil codes
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What do engine oil codes mean?

What is engine oil weight? What is a viscosity rating? The options you encounter at a motor consumables store can be information overload. Here’s how to crack the black gold code.

Mazda 2 P F Cover MAIN Jpg
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2017 Mazda 2 price and features

New safety tech as standard with no price rises makes the facelifted Mazda 2 a tasty offering