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There are many ways to buy a car these days, and it seems like just as many ways to get ripped off.

If the idea of hitting the open road for a school holiday adventure, weekend road trip or even a year-long “big lap” of Australia sounds appealing, perhaps you’ve considered investing in your own motorhome.

When things go wrong with your car, it’s always inconvenient and often expensive.

Attention car lovers: If you’re thinking of making a statement with some eye-catching custom car modifications, there are a couple of things you might want to consider first.

If you've never lodged a car insurance claim before, you might have a few questions around how the process actually works.

When it comes to car insurance, Aussies certainly recognise the value of having a good policy.

With more than 21 million cars registered in  Australia, as counted on 31 January 2021, it’s no surprise that selecting the right car insurance is a priority for many Aussies.

Even if a chip in your car windscreen seems small and insignificant, or isn’t in your line of sight, you might want to consider getting it fixed.

Being involved in a car accident is never fun.

What can you expect if you’re involved in a not-at-fault car accident without insurance in Australia? Here’s how car insurance and liability typically works.

When it comes to choosing a car colour, we each have our preferences - but as a nation, there's one colour we favour above all.

While driver error is the number one cause of car accidents, poorly maintained vehicles also make a large contribution to the national road toll every year.

We’ve done the hard work for you, sorting through sales data and ​major ​car awards ​​to uncover some of the most popular cars currently on the market in a number of categories.

If you’ve ever registered a vehicle in New South Wales, you’ve no doubt heard the terms “Pink Slip”, “Blue Slip” and “Green Slip”.

Car accidents can happen to anyone – no matter how good a driver you are.

Learn about double demerits WA dates and offences, including how they may impact your licence and insurance, and what can happen if you’re caught interstate.

In part 1 of our Tasmania guide, we explored Cradle Mountain and Hobart to Launceston.

As the only Australian state not on the mainland, Tasmania today holds a unique identity that’s a rich mix of history, natural beauty, and contemporary attractions.

Ceduna, Coonawarra and Mount Gambier In part 1 of our South Australia guide, we explored Adelaide, Victor Harbor and Cape Jervis.

Melbourne, Mildura and the Mornington Peninsula While Victoria is one of Australia’s smallest states, the variety of landscapes that can be found within it is incredible, making it a great place to take a road trip.

Ballarat, Bendigo, Bells Beach and the Great Ocean Road In part 1 of our Victoria guide, we explored Melbourne, Mildura and the Mornington Peninsula.

Brisbane, Toowoomba and the Gold Coast Australia’s Sunshine State has long held a reputation for being ‘beautiful one day, perfect the next’.

​​If you live in New South Wales and drive a car that’s more than five years old, you’ll most likely need a Pink Slip before you can renew your registration.

Sydney, Newcastle and Byron Bay New South Wales has many fantastic destinations on offer, from cosmopolitan provincial cities and wonderful wine regions to beautiful beaches that are among the best in the world.