Buying a new car

If you’re planning on buying a new car, here’s some things to consider.

Buying a used car

Buying a car through a dealer provides you with some automatic consumer protections, flexibility to compare options and avoids the stress of negotiating with pr

Buying your first car

If you’re buying your first car, here’s a few things to consider.

Cancelling a contract to buy a car

Licensed dealers in Australia are required to provide you with a copy of a contract for sale when you decide to buy a car.

Car buyer's checklist

Whether it’s your first car, a new car or a used car you’re purchasing, you should always carry out a few pre-purchase checks before taking it home.

Car warranties

When purchasing a car, you may be asked to purchase an extended warranty, which provides general cover for mechanical failure or breakdown.

Caravan and towing

When buying a recreational vehicle (RV), you have different consumer rights depending on whether you bought it from a private seller or a dealer.

Odometer tampering

A car’s odometer reading can indicate kilometres the car has actually travelled and whether the necessary checks, services and repairs have been carried out.