Variant-by-variant breakdowns of the cars, utes and 4WDs sold in Australia — real-world problems, what they cost to fix, and what you should actually pay. No fluff.
Everything a private buyer needs to know before handing over the money — researched for the Australian market.
Known faults listed at the kilometres they typically appear, with realistic repair costs — the things the dealer won't tell you.
Engines, drivetrains, trim levels, tow ratings and fuel economy broken out per variant so you compare like for like.
Fair Australian price ranges for every model and year, so you walk into the negotiation knowing the number — not guessing it.
Chain or belt, replacement intervals, and what the job costs — the maintenance item that makes or breaks a used buy.
A clear timeline of what tends to fail and when, so you know what's already been survived and what's still coming.
Your Flaming account works here and across every other Flaming service — Tracker, Monitor, Shuffle, Idler and more.
Each vehicle gets the same deep, structured treatment — so you always know where to look.
Petrol, diesel and hybrid options explained, with which engine to seek out and which to avoid.
Auto, manual, CVT and dual-clutch quirks — which gearboxes hold up and which ones grenade.
Official Australian recalls listed per model, so you can check the work was actually done.
Typical scheduled servicing costs and the big-ticket maintenance items to budget for.
How each model holds its value in Australia — and which variants depreciate the fastest.
A realistic price range for private and dealer sales, so you never overpay for a badge.
Browse honest, detailed guides to the vehicles Australians actually drive.