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Car tyres 215/60R16 review

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 >>

Car GPS

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 >>

GPS Reviews - GPS Unit

Car GPS review

17 Apr 2012 | CHOICE tested 12 of the latest car GPS units, priced from $129 to $399. 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 >>

Car mechanic

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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Contesting parking and speeding fines

15 Sep 2009 | CHOICE found 30% of parking fine appeals to the NSW Treasury’s Office of State Revenue were successful. So what are your options?  More >>

Top 10 Recent Articles

215 tyres

Car tyres 215/60R16 review

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

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Toyota Camry Hybrid First Look

27 Apr 2012 | We took the latest iteration of the Toyota Camry Hybrid Luxury for a ride and found it was pretty good for one of the larger cars in the hybrid family. More >>

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Toyota Prius i-Tech first look

18 Apr 2012 | CHOICE takes a look at the most recent Prius on the market, with the optional i-Tech add on. More >>

GPS Reviews - GPS Unit

Car GPS review

17 Apr 2012 | CHOICE tested 12 of the latest car GPS units, priced from $129 to $399. 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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Mazda 3 SKYACTIV first look

04 Apr 2012 | We've driven the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV for 3000km, to find out how it performs, how fuel efficient it is, and what makes it green. More >>

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VW BlueMotion first look

12 Mar 2012 | We take the VW BlueMotion for a spin to find out how it feels to drive, comfort of driving and other first impressions. More >>

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Mitsubishi i-MiEV first look

20 Jan 2012 | We take the Mitsubishi i-MIEV for a spin and reveal how it feels to drive, and other first impressions. More >>

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Aldi Go Cruise 1602 first look

05 Dec 2011 | Despite its low price, the Go Cruise includes all the features and functions you’d expect to see on a modern car GPS.  More >>

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Used car safety ratings

01 Nov 2011 | Choosing a safe car model could mean the difference between getting out of an accident with a fright, or with a serious injury. More >>

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