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Buying a car
Advice when buying a car
With so many makes and models of car to choose from buying a car can be a very confusing, time consuming as well as expensive exercise.
Download FREE Used Car Buying Checklist
Packed full of tips and advice to sort out whats hot and whats not.
REVS checks
Get a REVS check so you don't get caught with a vehicle that has finance owing, is stolen or written off.
Valuation Certificate
Find out whether the used car you're shopping for is a bargain or not.
Valuation types
Find out what Dealer Trade, Private Buy / Sell and Dealer Retailer Franchise mean.
Buying a new car
Find out what's involved in buying a new car and what you should do to get a car that's right for you.
Car Theft Ratings
NRMA Insurances' car theft ratings are your guide to selecting a secure vehicle.
Car warranties
Know when you're entitled to a warranty and exactly what it covers.
Cars P-Platers Drive
Why are we prepared to let our P-platers drive around in decrepit, cheap and often dangerous old bangers?
JD Power & brand reliability
Before you buy, review how reliable your potential purchase is with the JD Power survey results.
Fuel efficient cars
Here's some suggestions if you're thinking of downsizing into a more fuel efficient, environmentally friendly car.
Taking a test drive
Advice on how to approach the test drive and get the most out of the experience.
Tick a box - optioning your car
Some options are worth every cent, others are a complete waste of money. Here we look here at a few
Used car buyers' handbook
Find out what's involved in buying a used car and how to reduce the risk of a bad buy.