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Practical advice for Australian car and motorbike buyers. Start with the inspection guide, then explore your model.
Car Buying Guides
Buying a second-hand car in Australia? Use our step-by-step used car inspection checklist to spot hidden crash damage, engine blow-by, dodgy gearboxes, and PPSR traps.
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Buying a used Ford Ranger (PX, PX2, PX3) or Mazda BT-50 in Australia? Check for 3.2L EGR cooler leaks, injector blow-by, and 10-speed gearbox faults first.
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Buying a used Hyundai i30, Tucson, Kia Cerato, or Sportage in Australia? Check for 2.0L/2.4L engine knocking recalls, steering clunks, and DCT shudder first.
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Buying a used Mazda CX-5 or Mazda 3 in Australia? Compare petrol and diesel inspection points, service records, infotainment faults and recall checks.
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Buying a used Toyota HiLux (2.8L 1GD or 3.0L 1KD) in Australia? Check for DPF faults, cracked pistons, injector seals, and airbox dust leaks before buying.
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Buying a used LAMS bike? Learn how to check steering head bearings, chain wear, hidden crash damage, and PPSR history before you hand over the cash.
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Buying a used Kawasaki Ninja 400 or Z400 in Australia? Watch out for the notorious slipping clutch issue, gearbox false neutrals, and hidden drop damage.
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Buying a used Yamaha YZF-R3 or MT-03 in Australia? Watch out for these common clutch, cooling, and recall faults before you hand over the cash.
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