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A new car order form is a legally binding contract, and the dealer may be entitled to keep your deposit if you back out. Use this checklist to pin down the price, the exact car, delivery timing and your exit options before you sign.
Toyota has recalled 5925 RAV4 plug-in hybrids sold in 2026 because a motor control unit fault can cut drive power at speed. Here is who is affected, what the free fix involves and how to protect yourself if you are buying one.
A demo car can save money, but part of its warranty may already be used and its build date matters too. Check the paperwork, then price the saving against a written quote for the same new car.
Toyota has agreed to a $750 million settlement over defective diesel particulate filters in more than 260,000 HiLux, Prado and Fortuner vehicles. Here is who it covers, why the deal still needs court approval, and what it changes if you are buying or selling one of these diesels second-hand.
Honda has lifted its capped service price by 40 per cent, from $199 to $279, for petrol and hybrid models bought from 1 October 2026. Only the electric Super-ONE escapes, and demo buyers lose out more than most.
A new car warranty is only one layer of protection. See what a manufacturer warranty covers and leaves out, how servicing and add-ons affect it, and what to check before you sign.
BMW's new iX4 electric coupe SUV lands in Australia in early 2027 from $103,900 before on-roads. It costs $10,000 more than an equivalent iX3, gives up boot space and sits above the LCT threshold, which rules out the EV FBT exemption.
Mahindra has taken $4000 off the Scorpio Z8+, putting a seven-seat diesel 4x4 with low range on the road for $39,990. The catch is that the deal only covers 2025-built stock, so the car you sign for matters as much as the price.
Nissan has confirmed the Navara Pro PHEV for Australia in 2027 with a preliminary 300kW and 800Nm. Its 3500kg towing and one-tonne payload targets take direct aim at the BYD Shark 6, but pricing and electric range are still unknown.
An attractive advert is a starting point. Use this checklist to collect battery, warranty, charging and vehicle-history evidence before committing to a used electric car.
The 2027 Volkswagen ID.4 lands in Australia with a $1000 price rise, built-in sat nav, proper steering wheel buttons and a bigger battery in the Pro. The catch is that its replacement has already been confirmed, and that changes how you should negotiate.
Diesel is back in the LDV D90 after a two-year gap, bringing a bigger 2.5-litre engine, a 3500kg tow rating and a new Luxe flagship. A $4500 October discount sharpens the price, but the clock on that deal is short.