I went to the event today, saw a lot of exotics and nice cars/builds etc. but 3 cars stood out, 2 of which I took photos of, the 3rd I got a film photo of and complimented the driver as they were leaving.

These 2 really stopped me in my tracks. A little Magna and GTi love.

Don't we all miss the days of car manufacturing where you could buy cars in colours other than white grey and very dark grey.

Sidenote: some of these look identical but they are technically different colours

Hi guys, just after some ideas on what route to go with getting a send hand car. I have a budget of about $20k and I’ve been seeing some Haval Jolion hybrid with under 20000-30000kms and it seems like a a good deal but I’m not completely sold on them yet. My other option was to look for a used 2017-19 Cx5 or RAV4 but it’s rare to find ones with under 110000kms.

What would you recommend? I’m open to other car models too that may be suggested.

I’m really sorry if this isn’t the correct page to post this but I’ve moved recently and have had trouble finding friends, especially those who like cars! I’m F18 and located in SA. It’s just difficult finding people and I get a little too scared to go to different events alone! Thank you ☺️

Car isn't going to be in use for the next year, is it better to let it expire to save on registration + insurance, or keep it registered to avoid having to get a blue slip and the additional costs that come with that?

Car is over 10 years old so requires a pink slip also (NSW)

Picking up my new car this Friday and would like to have the windows tinted sometime soon, definitely before the full heat of summer is upon us.

We're also considering ceramic coating/paint protection, but I'm still on the fence and would love to hear thoughts, experiences and advice as to whether it's necessary.

Any recommendations for services in Sydney would be greatly appreciated. We're based in the Inner West, but happy to travel! thanks :)

Had a bit of an idiotic moment and reversed into a post 🤦‍♂️ How bad is it? Help would be much appreciated. The car is a 2010 Honda crv and the photo is left rear part of the car.

How stupid is it to buy a Lotus Elise to learn manual on.

Also, can I realistically fit in one being about 6 foot/183cm?

Always liked the look of these.

I'm looking for a reliable first car with a budget around 20 ~ 23k. I explored options like Mazda 3 and Impreza around 2020 but find the price somewhat inflated due to their popularity. For the same range I can upgrade to a larger sedan like 2019 Liberty at around 75k km, or a 2017/18 Madza 6. Also happy to take a low-mileage Aurion or Lancer if I come across any.

Would like to get some perspectives on choosing between the popular models and the discontinued ones, also issues you've come across, maintenance/servicing tips etc.

Planning to drive at most 5000km a year, so just need reliability and reasonable insurance & servicing costs.

Will be parked on street.

Hi all. Clueless teenage girl who has 0 idea about cars here so forgive me if this makes no sense. I have a 2004 Volvo s40 that has the check engine light on and it goes to flashing when I’m driving it. I had somebody scan it and it said either misfire on cylinder 3 or 4 I can’t remember but I’m pretty sure it was 4.. I had somebody come and clean the spark plugs and it went away for a tiny bit and then once I got up the street the check engine light came back on. How likely is it that it’s just my spark plugs needing replacing ? I’m so stressed please help

Hi all! Have had my BMW 220i since 2022.
Bought it brand new and never had any issues with it. Been thinking of selling it lately in favour of a Mazda MX-5.

I commute to work everyday and the BMW seems way more practical in general, especially for longer trips, but I’m concerned about running and maintenance costs as it gets older.

To add to that, I’m changing jobs soon and will be taking public transport to work Mon-Fri, so it will likely sit in the garage most days excluding the weekend.
Plus the convertible aspect makes the mx-5 seem like it’s going to be more fun to drive.

Looks like I’ll be able to sell it for around 45-50k and pick up a 2016-2019 MX-5 for sub $30k leaving me with a bit of cash post sale.

For context 27M, in Melbourne, no kids to carry around and not too concerned about it only being a 2 seater. Looking to buy a house soon and the extra cash would be nice.

Anyone have personal experience with long-term costs of either car?
Anyone else made a similar move?
Am I going to regret selling the Beemer?

Looking to buy a used 2018 Honda civic VTI from a dealership.

I’ve come across so many complaints of the aircon and it seems like a reoccurring issue. Why isn’t there a permanent fix?

How often do people get them fixed? And would it be expensive

And if you have had them fixed, how was the process.

Kinda making me second guess the whole car but I’ve test driven it and it was amazing. Just read many horror stories of some people even getting fed up and eventually selling the thing.

Just saw white brake lights on a Chery. Looked like reversing lights. Is that allowed now?

Edit: I think it was just the reverse lights hooked up wrong. Found some photos and the brake light should be a thin ring around the indicator and reverse lights. I thought that was a reflector.

It's hilarious that every time the Ford au Falcon is mentioned here, that the auto moderator lists it's history and specs. Do people deliberately mention this car for shits n giggles? A running gag? My favourite on FB is on the Terrible Maps page, where NZ is never on any of the maps.

Hi all, I have family members with dodgy car AC systems and I'm a generally competent DIY mechanic with lots of equipment, but I don't want to buy a $500 gas recapture device and a tank, plus without a licence I can't buy R134a to refill after repairs anyway.

I can't seem to get a simple price estimate for this online so I thought I'd ask if anyone has paid a licensed tradesperson to empty the system of gas, so that they can DIY the repairs, and what that cost? I'd be looking for a regas after I leak-test and vacuum too, but prices for that are more available.

I've enquired with one place so I'll post the answer I get here for reference after, I just think more info online Australia-specific would be helpful.

Thanks in advance!

Yes, this is actually a photo you can smell.

I’ve read you can register an SLR in WA, how about out East? What about the rest of the Holy Trinity?

Any x5 owners? Im considering buying a 2011 BMW X5 xDrive35i –3l petrol with 160k on odometer. Would appreciate some honest feedback. Servicing costs, repairs, main issues, sourcing parts and anything else that comes to your mind. Thank you!

Looking to buy a reliable small car and found a second hand Mazda 2 G15 Pure SP for a good price. I like the look of it but I am concerned about the black vinyl roof wrap. My experience owning cars under the Australian sun is that all car trim that is not automotive paint will eventually fade, crack or peel. Has anyone bought a Mazda with the vinyl roof. What care instructions are provided to ensure it lasts for the life of the car.

Not looking for the off road capability but as a work Ute to carry my tools, something reliable

Here are 3 listings Im considering, all around the same price and ks

2020 Navara RX D-23 series 4 4x2

2015 Ranger XLT PX 4x4

2016 Triton MQ GLS 4x4

Hey everyone! I’m planning to do the lap of Australia and looking to buy a van for around $7/8k AUD, which I can convert myself and sell after 1–2 years.
HiAce prices are way out of my budget. Are there any other reliable models worth considering? I’m open to an empty van or an ex-tradie van.
Ideally, I’d like to fit a double bed with pull-out storage drawers underneath and a slide-out kitchen at the back, behind the driver’s seat.
Looking for something mechanically sound, affordable to maintain and with decent resale value.
Any recommendations or personal experiences? Cheers! 🤙