Working out how to price a used car isn’t a lookup. Datium Insights recorded used prices falling 1.1 per cent in the week to 18 May 2026, while the Toyota Corolla rose 4.40 per cent in the same week. Price your car, not the average. How do I find out what my car is actually […]
Only one of the four car insurance types is compulsory. The other three are optional, and the broadest of them averages about $1,560 a year, according to Mozo. Which one you should buy comes down to what your car is worth. Which car insurance is compulsory in Australia? What does each level of car insurance […]
Whether you need a roadworthy certificate before you sell comes down to your state. Queensland puts the job on the seller and the certificate dies at 2,000km. New South Wales asks a private seller for nothing. Here is what each state requires. Do I need a roadworthy certificate to sell my car? What does each […]
A listing that says “long wheelbase, high roof” tells you almost nothing about whether your bed will fit. The numbers that matter are 2,530mm against 3,180mm of load length and 1,340mm against 1,615mm of internal height, as measured by AutoExpert. Get those two wrong and you rebuild the whole interior. The HiAce comes in two […]
A private sale almost always pays more than a trade-in. It also takes longer: the average used car needed 51.8 days to find a buyer in May 2026, on Australian Automotive Dealer Association figures. Trade-in vs private sale is really a question about what your time is worth. How much more does a private sale […]
The HiAce automatic vs manual question isn’t really about preference. AutoExpert’s figures put the manual long-wheelbase HiAce at 1900kg braked towing and the automatic at 1500kg, a 400kg gap. If your camper sits anywhere near that line, the decision has already been made for you. If it doesn’t, the rest of this comes down to […]
In this guide How big is the real cost gap? What does each route cost? What is your build time really worth? Which costs catch DIY builders out? Which route should you choose? How big is the real cost gap? Photo: PNW Production (Pexels License) A realistic HiAce camper conversion cost starts around $35,500 for […]
Registering an imported campervan happens in two halves. The federal half is the same wherever you live, and the state half is not, which is why your mate’s Queensland experience keeps not matching yours. Here’s where the difference actually bites. Why does registering an imported campervan differ from state to state? What is the Register […]
How do the two routes source cars? What will each route really cost? Which route gives you better condition information? Who controls the car and final price? What happens after you buy the car? Which route should you choose? How do the two routes source cars? Photo: JDM Kuruma (Pexels License) The JDM export dealer […]
Most people importing a HiAce mix up RAWS and SEVS. One decides whether the van is allowed into the country at all. The other is who makes it legal to register once it lands. Only one of them has to be settled before the van is on a ship. The workshop side is predictable, at […]
The HiAce vs Delica vs Estima argument gets settled by two numbers. Australian reviewer AutoExpert puts the HiAce LWB automatic’s payload at 1,060kg, while Auto-Data.net leaves the Delica L400 4WD with about 455kg. Everything else follows from what you plan to load. What’s in this guide: What are you actually choosing between? Which one gives […]
What does the overall auction grade tell you? What do the interior and exterior grades mean? How do you read the body diagram symbols? Which marks show normal wear? Which auction sheet marks are red flags? How should you use the sheet before bidding? A Japanese auction sheet becomes useful once you separate its condition […]
In this guide Which HiAce engines are you choosing between? How far will each engine go between fills? Can you get petrol and diesel across the outback? How much can a HiAce tow, and does the engine change it? What should you check before buying a 4WD HiAce? So which HiAce engine should you buy? […]
All three Korean seven-seaters wear five ANCAP stars, yet the Kia Sorento’s rating expires in December 2026 while the Santa Fe’s runs to December 2031. Same stars, different meaning. Here’s what actually separates them. Jump to: Do you need an SUV or a van? Which one has the strongest safety rating? Which model suits which […]
Three vans fill most Australian work fleets, and the HiAce vs Staria Load vs Deliver 9 choice usually starts with price. Start with the safety grading instead. ANCAP scores the current Toyota HiAce at 90 per cent and the LDV Deliver 9 at 74 per cent, and what sits behind those numbers tells you which […]
A JDM HiAce import can look cheaper than a new one. The rules usually settle it first: a private buyer generally needs a van at least 25 years old, according to Japan Convoy. Price, safety, servicing and resale all follow from that one line. What do the import rules actually allow? How much does each […]
Every dual-cab ute in this guide holds five ANCAP stars, which is a pass mark rather than a ranking. The category scores underneath run from 70 per cent to 93 per cent, on results published by ANCAP Safety. Dual-cab ute safety is decided in that gap, not on the badge in the window. What does […]
On this page Does a hybrid really cost less to own than a petrol car? What do five years of hybrid and petrol ownership actually cost? Why does the hybrid premium come back in some cars and not others? Do hybrids actually use less fuel in real driving? What about servicing, tyres and registration? So […]
Why do first-time buyers keep choosing a small SUV? How much do you need to spend on a first new car? Which safety numbers actually matter? How do the Chery Tiggo 4 and MG ZS compare? How much car do you get for the money? So which small SUV should you buy? A brand-new small […]
How should you compare family SUV boot space? Which SUVs give you the most space with the seats up? What do you give up for a bigger boot? Which family SUV should you choose? Family SUV boot space matters most with every seat occupied, not after the second row is folded. The NRMA comparison ranges […]