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Sponsored by: Honda Australia The best way to keep that 'new car feeling', for years on end, is to ensure your car is maintained properly. And with a modern vehicle, the best solution is to have your service performed by the dealer. Servicing has changed a lot in recent years, with most brands supporting open pricing and well-structured service programs at the dealership.

Insurers can refuse to provide pay-outs to drivers who they think have been reckless in one way or another. But while most of us can probably name some of the things we know insurers are unlikely to cover, there are also a number of less obvious reasons that car insurance claims may be denied. If you don’t want to find yourself with no car and no money to repair or replace it, don’t forget about the following 10 lesser-known car insurance exclusions.

So you want to buy a car? Excellent! But a car is one of the most significant purchases in your life, and one you want to make sure get right. Whether it's a commuter, an extension of your personality, or for work, the options available are more plentiful and varied than ever before. To make sure you get the right car for the right price, research and preparation is key. Here are 11 questions you should answer before you take the plunge. Wants, as you know, are different to needs.

Buying new tyres is not a pleasant experience. Not just because you’re about to spend a large sum of money, but because you have to pick a tyre and be happy with it… For a long time. Like, a very long time. So if you screw it up and get something that doesn’t work well on your car, you’re stuck with it for a while.

Jacques is looking at a new family SUV to replace his ageing Volvo XC90, which has developed a few problems in recent times. Doing what we do, CarAdvice writers are often asked by friends and family, and through our contact page: which car is best for me? Most buyers can identify the top three non-negotiable factors that will guide their purchase decision. But… where to from there?