Using reviews to find the right car

All of our reviewed cars are given a rating between 0-5 and we give you a simple breakdown of the ‘good’ and ‘not so good’ points of the car – this helps you gain a quick understanding of the car's good and bad features.

You’ll learn everything you need to know about the interior and exterior condition of the car. It’ll tell you everything from vehicle technology and flashier aspects to the more practical features of the car – from leather seats and infotainment units to steering wheel type and boot space.

Find out how your next car drives – speed, power, handling – and its engine size, visibility and towing capacity. It’ll help you decide if it’s the right car for you.

You should always go for the safest car your budget can stretch to, so you can protect yourself and your passengers. Our reviews break down the car's safety, lets you know all safety features and ways it'll help you avoid a crash, plus any areas where there’s room for improvement.

Get all the info on common issues that affect a certain car make or model. It’s good to know the risk of potentially major costs, so you can decide if it’s worth it. Some things are an easy fix, others will cost a lot of time and money if something goes wrong.

The cost of ownership varies from car to car and owner history. The types of ongoing costs also vary – some cars may need a cambelt replacement every 100,000 km and others may have a big engine that’ll cause high fuel expense. Some ongoing costs to keep in mind:

Some car models have heaps of variants and specifications. You may want to check out a variant, as it might better suit your needs. Some variety types include 5-door versions, a more powerful engine or a sports model. This section will tell you them all and what year any major facelifts/changes were made.