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Car tyres 205/60R16 reviews

24 May 2013 | Find out which brands score best for braking and cornering performance in wet and dry conditions. More >>

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Car tyre 215/60R16 reviews

10 May 2012 | We review 18 brands of car tyres (215/60R16) priced from $105 to $229 each. More >>

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Useless car extras revealed

01 Aug 2008 | If you’ve ever bought a new car, you’ll have experienced the hard sell from the dealer, pushing you to add options to the vehicle. Are any of them worth the money? More >>

GPS Reviews - GPS Unit

Car GPS reviews

11 Mar 2013 | We've tested nine of the latest car GPS units, priced from $129 to $449. More >>

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GPS car navigation review Nov 2009

26 Nov 2009 | CHOICE took 12 car GPS units to the streets and we also looked at three devices designed for motorcycles. More >>

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Used car buying guide

03 Mar 2011 | "Buyer beware" never applies more than when shopping for a used car. More >>

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Car tyres 175/65R14 review

19 May 2011 | If you’re shopping for tyres, you don’t have to get the same ones your car left the factory with. We tested 18 size 175/65R14 tyres, costing $75 to $127.  More >>

Car tyres

Car tyres 195/65R15 review and compare

31 May 2010 | This size is currently used on a number of popular small cars such as the Ford Focus, Honda Civic, Kia Cerato, Mazda 3, Toyota Corolla and the Volkswagen Golf. More >>

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Car servicing centres guide

30 Apr 2008 | When you hand your car over for a service, you’d hope for — and it’s certainly not unreasonable to expect — honest and expert advice about the condition of your car and any repairs needed. More >>

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Can you trust personal breathalysers?

04 Sep 2009 | Personal breathalysers give an indication of a person’s blood alcohol concentration (BAC). CHOICE trialled nine priced below $200. More >>

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Toyota RAV4

Toyota RAV4 test drive

06 Jun 2013 | How did the Patersons find the handling of the mid-level Toyota SUV, the RAV4 GX AWD? More >>

Honda CRV

Honda CR-V first look

06 May 2013 | Did the Webster family think the five-seater Honda CR-V 4WD VTi, a luxury variant of the Honda CR-V, was a hit or miss after test driving it? More >>

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Car rear visibility

25 Mar 2013 | All cars have a "blind area" that could easily hide a child. NRMA Insurance's Reversing Visibility Index is your back up for choosing a safer model. More >>

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Smartphone car GPS app reviews

26 Mar 2013 | We've tested 17 apps for iPhone, Android and Windows, priced from $0-70 to guide your decision. More >>

Subaru Forester 2.5i-S

Subaru Forester First Look

11 Mar 2013 | CHOICE members the Eleftheriou family took the five-seater Subaru Forester 2.5i-S for a spin. What did they think of its fancy features - and high price tag? More >>

Nissan X trail

Nissan X-Trail first look

04 Apr 2013 | The five-seater X-Trail TL dCi 4WD packs in the features, but does it also pack in the passengers a little too tightly for comfort? More >>

Security

Car security

05 Feb 2013 | We've teamed up with NRMA Insurance to present data on which vehicles from leading manufacturers, including Volkswagen, Audi, Hyundai and Holden, have better security. More >>

Mitsubishi ASX 2WD

Mitsubishi ASX first look

12 Feb 2013 | This small SUV packs in the features, but could it also do with a little more grunt? CHOICE members the Shepherdsons take a test drive. More >>

GPS Reviews - GPS Unit

Car GPS reviews

11 Mar 2013 | We've tested nine of the latest car GPS units, priced from $129 to $449. More >>

Holden Captiva

Holden Captiva 5 first look

11 Feb 2013 | The Holden Captiva 5 may have plenty of room for luggage, but what else did our home testers have to say about it? More >>

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