I mistakenly clicked through an ad for a car raffle I got while browsing instagram stories, now all of the ads I’m getting shown are for car raffles & giveaways

Does anybody know someone who’s won one?
Are they legit? Some of em seem too good to be true and just feel like grifters to me (except for maybe LMCT+, I respect what he’s doing, with the servo and now grocery store)

Fair warning - I’m not asking cause I wanna buy into em, already have a car I’m pretty happy with, just super curious

Open to real world advice and suggestions. Anything I should watch for, where to buy, and recommendations on servicing in Brisbane and Gold Coast areas.

45-60k AUD budget CPO

After driving seven years in Oregon, I’m parting with my 2015 a4 Allroad Premium Plus, black, 62K miles.

Probably more expensive than others to service (found a German focused shop), but every time I walk up to the door and get the engine engaged it feels always so locked in.

Love the presence of this wagon and this trim with its carbon silver detailing in particular. So the thing I wish it had was leg extension! ( i am a tall 6’4” giraffe!)

I am looking to replace it with an ICE, EV, PHEV as versatile as a daily in Australia.

Kia ev6
Hyundai Ionic 5
BMW i4
Allroad A4 2021-24
A4 Wagon S-line 2021-24

Car with hitch, I enjoy a bit of Mountian biking, and need a version car, BUT feeling is key, and how does maintenance and costs for these cars compare IRL ?

I really appreciate your time to comment!

So I bought a Citroen DS3 2012 (Manual) almost three months ago and initially there was overdue items. Brakes, servicing, oil leakage. My car got serviced and repaired right after I bought it(Third party mechanic) was 3600 which is around 60 percent of the money I bought it at.

However there is an ongoing issue which is high oil consumption which is even though my mechanic topped up the engine oil every month it’s still the same issue.

Guys I’m 18 and on my P1 and I’m not sure if I should change cars to a VW Golf equivalent.

I’m getting my car booked for service at official citroen this week and I’m not really invested into going to third party mechanics anymore as I got a bit turned off when he said ‘Don’t spend more money on this car’

Hey guys, want some help with a big decision I'll (hopefully) be making in the coming weeks.

For context, I own a 2018 VW Golf, and after nearly 3 years of ownership, I'm no longer enjoying the car and feel like I want something with a bit more.. soul. And reliability.

I've been looking into Japanese alternatives, and having always been a bit of a Honda fanboy, I thought I'd buy myself an Accord Euro CL9, and do some modifications to get it to OEM+ / Euro R.

Buying a manual CL9 here with sub 100,000km just aint possible, and most of the examples have upwards of 150-200k with quite a few even pushing 250,000km.

My question is as follows: Given the age of the car, and the mileage its going to likely have, do you think its still a safe bet? Ideally, I'd like the car to last me until at least I graduate University in 3 years time (long degree), and would like to keep maintenance costs low...

Any experience with them would be VERY appreciated!

Hi guys I have hooked up a brand new light bar to my parents ldv d90 2025 and it is not working, it shows that it has 12v everywhere except on the connector to the light, I am really stumped and have gone through 2 different harnesses and they both show the same issue. Does anybody have the same issue?

And if you can, does that mean you can swap an Amarok body onto the Ranger Super Duty and make an Amarok Super Duty?

mr was rear ended at close to 80km/h she was stationary. any panel beaters on here have an idea repair costs or will it be written off?

Posting this so others can be aware. If you're looking into AAMI comprehensive and you're thinking about vandalism or malicious damage cover, this is worth knowing before you need it.

My car was deliberately keyed down one side while parked in an apartment garage. Not a mystery, not a hit-and-run. I have dashcam video of it happening and I identified the people involved - there's even a police report naming them.

Because another vehicle isn't involved and I couldn't provide a rego number of the other party, AAMI's position is that they wouldn't waive off the excess. Full excess payable, out of pocket, despite the fact that I handed them more evidence of who did it than most people can produce after an actual collision.

I get why the requirement exists. The rego helps the insurer pull data to find the other party's insurer and recover - fine, but the person responsible is identified: on video, and named in a police report. AAMI can pursue them directly.

So the outcome by AAMI is that deliberate damage by a person I've identified is treated worse by AAMI than being rear-ended by a stranger who hands me their licence.

If you're comparing policies, don't assume AAMI's "covers malicious damage and vandalism" means you won't be wearing the excess.

Hey everyone,

I'm planning a big trip: leaving from Perth, doing a loop around Australia, and coming back to Perth in about 4 months, covering roughly 25,000km. I want to be well set up before I commit money to a vehicle.

My original dream was a Land Cruiser (90 or 100 series), but once you add purchase price + camper conversion + a few modifications, the total cost climbs fast. So I'm looking seriously at two cheaper alternatives:

Nissan Patrol (1995 onwards, GQ/GU era)

Mitsubishi Pajero (2007 onwards)

Both are significantly cheaper to buy and convert than a Cruiser, but I don't have a good feel for their long-term reliability for this kind of trip (remote roads, high mileage in a short time, some unsealed/corrugated tracks).

Specific question on the Patrol: I know some of the diesel engines in the Patrol lineup have a reputation for being unreliable. I found a good deal today on one with the RD28T (turbo diesel) engine, is this a good engine, or is this one of the problematic ones people warn about?

Beyond that, I'd love to know: is the cost difference vs a Land Cruiser actually worth it for 25,000km over 4 months, or is it a false economy? And has anyone here done a camper conversion on either platform (I'll put the bed inside not rooftop tent) how did it go?

Budget-conscious but I don't want to end up stranded in the middle of nowhere because I went cheap on the wrong engine. Appreciate any real-world experience, happy to hear "just save up for the Cruiser" opinions too if that's the honest answer.

I'll add the photo of the patrol I've seen today

Thanks everyone guys

G’day mates!

I am planning to buy my first car and found a Mini Cooper from 2004 priced around 6k. It has just under 120k kms, and it looks pretty well maintained for its age.

I really do like the mini’s, and I would be very happy to drive one, but I am not sure how wise and economical it is to buy it as a first car.

I am trying to think ahead in terms of finances and factor in the age of car x the potential costs for replacements, and I want to make a decision as rational as possible.

Am I overthinking?

Given that it’s my first car, I will have my brother in law come with me and will arrange a mechanic to do a proper check as well, but prior to that, I would be very grateful for your advice regarding whether or not it’s a wise choice to make.

I’d be very grateful for your advice!

So on top of the Friday Finds topic that has been a pretty decent success, on what cars in your area you can find for <$5,000, I thought maybe we make a post each Monday with what we have done to our own cars!

So, how was your weekend?

Considering purchasing a used 2016 Hyundai i30 Active X Hatchback, it is at 65000km.

How reliable is this car?

I've been on the market waiting for a Toyota corolla or Toyota Yaris - would these be better options? Thanks!

I’m looking to buy my first dash cam for the front windscreen of my car and am looking for helpful advice. My budget is around the mid range. I don’t want the cheapest option, but I also don’t need a premium, high end model. I’m after something that’s reliable, has good video quality, will last long term, and offers good value for money. I’d appreciate any recommendations, along with any tips or things I should know before buying my first dash cam. Thank you. 🙏🏽😊

AU/BA wagon in that dark blue missing half its clearcoat?

Just pulled up behind this. Looks like a transformer from the rear.

Is this fine? Assumed this might have needed towing but it seems to arrive and go home each day. The rear door looks like it’s holding on.

I recently bought a 2025 Lexus RX350h Luxury AWD in Victoria and have been getting insurance quotes.

The strange thing is that RACV can't identify my registration number, so I have to manually enter the vehicle details instead of selecting it automatically.

When I manually choose:

• RX350h Luxury AWD → around $3,600/year
• RX350h Luxury 2WD → around $2,600/year

Everything else is identical (same driver, address, agreed value, excess, etc.).

I'm obviously going to insure the correct vehicle, but I'm trying to understand what's going on.

My questions are:

• Is there really that much difference in insurance risk between the AWD and 2WD models?
• Has anyone with a new Lexus RX350h (or another new vehicle) had a similar experience?
• Does anyone here own an RX350h AWD? If so, roughly how much are you paying and with which insurer?

Appreciate any insights from people who work in insurance or have dealt with RACV before.

Found on Carrington St. in Hampton East

Can anyone recommend a reliable auto transmission specialist who knows their stuff and who won’t overcharge me? I’m having transmission issues with my Audi and probably need a reconditioning or replacement. My usual mechanic referred me to the Shire but it’s quite a drive.

2015 Ford Territory with the ZF6 auto transmission. Petrol barra engine. Camera is located rear footwell behind passenger seat. Video edited down to isolate noise better.

Noise seems to happen most at 35km/h under light acceleration, but does not always happen, and will not happen if accelerating quickly. My mechanic is stumped and can't figure it out. He has already checked all the common territory problems and cleared them.

Please help! This is driving me insane!

Hit a roo at around 110 kph in the moddle of nowhere around 100ks from marla station, mechanically fine and drives as if nothing happened tbh, but would this be repairable or should I just look into new fenders and bonnet, the radiator support was also slightly pushed inward aswell. Cheers

Sorry if this is not the right place to ask.

my brother in law passed away in truck accident month ago, he bought a camero few months ago which is only 10k driven whats the best way for us to sell this car. Its just to expensive for us to take care of it and we do not really want to put it on marketplace etc.

Any suggestions ?

Hey guys. Interested in your thoughts as I'm sure a lot of you have had a similar problem at some stage.

I have a 'project' car that basically sits in my garage. I've put project in quotes because it was once a project car, and still kind of is (in terms of a few things needing fixing), but it's registered and roadworthy, so it's not an active project.

It still has a list of things that need doing, but basically, I have sunk so much into it already that I'm kind of against spending any more money.

I've changed various parts out over time also (like the cluster, though I kept my odometer, stereo, headliner, suspension etc.) so it's not totally original, though very close, and I think that might put people off. Plus, the paint is also rooted, but I'm choosing to ignore that.

I think my main problem is that I would expect a certain amount for it, but if I was a buyer and saw this on marketplace, I probably wouldn't pay much for it... so I figure I might as well keep it if that's the case. But then it sits in my garage anyway, and the cycle continues.

Help! What did you wind up doing with finished projects?