r/CarsAustralia

Totally stumped on this one.

Hi all,

Toyora Australia recommends 12 months or 15000km distance.

I watched this video https://youtu.be/TdlA3VGVKYs which says that the best way to avoid engine issues is to change oil and filter at least every 6m. It says that the number one cause of engine issues and burning oil post 5 year warranty is due to following dealer schedule.

What do you all do about your oil and filter change? My car is 2025 HEV Corolla bought in Jan 2026 new and is at 9000km, I have not done anything to it since picking it up from the dealer.

Please help!!

I recently put the deposit in for a 1999 Mitsubishi FTO GX, but I’m finding it extremely hard to find an insurer.

I’m 20f based in QLD.

I’ve had 0 accidents or collisions, 0 insurance claims, 0 demerit points taken off my license.

And yes I’ve tried Shannon’s and they refused too.
Any answers please help me I’m desperate

Been thinking about buying a EF falcon and making it look something like these but idk what it’s called does anyone know?

Edit: going for like a drift car on old Jap rims or some type of small rims. Also some of u cunts need to get off Reddit does it matter that I call it a build holy fuck 💀💀💀

Looking at selling, tint was bubbled so removed and ended up with a heap of adhesive left over. If it impacts what would the recommendation be to remove. I have tried goof off but didn’t seem to do anything, have been using metal scaper between the lines where possible, plastic one when I have to go over the lines. Do I just have to persist?

Bought this car second hand at the beginning of last year, Toyota corolla 2007. I paid 5k

I've been refilling the coolant like once a month for the past six months, I haven't noticed any big leak so I think the coolant is ending up inside the engine, maybe mixed with the oil? I have no idea.

Just wondering about what should I do.

I think it would be very expensive to the take it to the mechanic, as they probably have to take down the engine, not sure how much I could sell it for either, I don't want to sell it unless the person knows about that problem.

just looking for some advice. I don't have any experience with cars, this is my first one and seems like it was a mistake.

thanks.

Sorry for my Messy Lens, and Rushed Photo. The Streetlight was about to turn green.

Hi all,

I only noticed today that the rear passenger footwell had been damp on my 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara. The dampness also extended slightly to the middle console area. The dampness is only in the footwell area. It has been raining for the past couple of weeks in Sydney, and I have had passengers sit in this seat and no one has ever noticed this. Any idea what could be causing this?

Edit: There is no sunroof

Hey guys, just looking for first hand experiences with car shipping. Moving my XE fairmont ghia from Melbourne to the gold coast. Ceva car carrying has been the most suggested company. The old girls worth a lot more than the $3000 I paid back in 1999 so really don't want her getting damaged on this voyage. I'm happy to pay their premium covered rate but any recent experiences would be good to hear. I'd ideally do a big road trip but that's not an option at the moment.

You have to make it from Melbourne to Darwin (either go along the coastline or through the outback) in one of these cars

1. We have a beautiful chopped audi a4 with lovely 2.0T paired with an equally dependable cvt which has seen better days. You’ll have to figure out how to start it and fix the problem.

2. A tastefully modified Holden Captiva that ‘needs repairs’ however the fun part is that the repairs are a surprise! Could be anything from an o2 sensor to a seized engine.

3. a vehicle that is basically synonymous with reliability, a jeep patriot thats been wounded in combat- that is having a broken catalytic converter and few window and wear and tear issues. You might think that the car doesnt need a catalytic converter and that would be too easy. So did I, so one of the ‘wear and tear’ issues include no a/c, no radio and no speedometer. And you can bring anything with you that will help these issues (no speakers, speed measurement instruments etc.)

Let me know what you’re taking.