Owner Reviews

The BYD Shark 6 represents the Chinese tidal wave

Western manufacturers with their Thailand-made utes (Ford, Toyota, D-Max, etc) Better look out, because China is coming! And it's going to be a tidal wave while Toyota, Ford, Nissan and Isuzu are asleep at the wheel! The BYD Shark 6 is better drive, better tech, and a better price! It tows better than most, even with the 2.5 limit on the smaller engine spec; power is no issue. Less than 100km trips, fuel economy is amazing, under 2L/100km. Over 100km trips, fuel usage does jump up, and if you…

One month of driving our new SUV

Only short trips, up to 100km so far. The vehicle is easy and comfortable to drive. It seems to live up to the advertising information. There is plenty of room, as four adult passengers would confirm. The driving position can be easily altered to accommodate any driver. The vehicle feels safe to drive; all essential controls are on the steering wheel, apart from the gear change. That last aspect was one of the reasons we chose this vehicle. Not at all comfortable with column gear selection on…

Great Honda Hybrid e:HEV L

The 2026 Honda ZR-V presents an exciting evolution in automotive design. Its sleek lines and modern silhouette promise a visually striking presence on the road. Inside, one can anticipate a refined and comfortable cabin experience. Technological advancements are expected to enhance both safety and entertainment features. Overall, the new ZR-V appears poised to offer a compelling package for discerning drivers. MORE: Explore the Honda ZR-V showroom

So good to be back in a Land Rover

Daily driven with plenty of torque and great looks. Basic aftermarket mods have made it even more capable. And I OFTEN look back at it when I walk away. Came from a 250 Prado (massively disappointing, and a 150 before that). Prior to the Prados, however, I had a Discovery 4, which I loved. MORE: Explore the Land Rover Defender showroom

2026 Chery E5 Ultimate owner review

Have you experienced any reliability issues with your vehicle since you purchased it? No. Have you had to make any warranty claims? No. Has your vehicle been serviced at least once since you took ownership? Yes, the 1000km check-up, with no problems found with the car. Took about one hour, at no cost. Overall, are you satisfied with your ownership experience so far? Yes. Very comfortable car. Great around town, playing room in the back for my passengers. My first EV and I could not be any…

2010 Mitsubishi Pajero Platinum owner review

Have you experienced any reliability issues with your vehicle since you purchased it? No. Have you had to make any warranty claims? No. Has your vehicle been serviced at least once since you took ownership? Yes. This is the best Pajero and a great shame manual Pajero 3.2-litre 4WDs have been discontinued. Very economical, regularly 8L/100km, tolerates coasting, no mechanical issues with nearly 200,000km done. Great for tall drivers. The new model Pajero Sport isn't a patch on this wonderful…

2017 Skoda Superb 162TSI owner review

Have you experienced any reliability issues with your vehicle since you purchased it? Yes. Hasn't been riddled with problems, but quite a few things have had to be replaced; realistically, nothing out of the ordinary for Euro cars. Here's a list: Have you had to make any warranty claims? No. Has your vehicle been serviced at least once since you took ownership? Yes. I got the car serviced/repaired at Skoda at first, but now get it serviced at an independent mechanic (after I thought the price…

2025 Kia Stonic S owner review

Have you experienced any reliability issues with your vehicle since you purchased it? No. Have you had to make any warranty claims? No. Has your vehicle been serviced at least once since you took ownership? No. Overall, are you satisfied with your ownership experience so far? Yes. Cheap as chips for what you get. Balance of seven-year manufacturer's warranty was beefed up by five years for an extra $2000. Peace of mind because we keep our cars as long as possible. May suit seniors or younger…

2023 Cupra Born E-Boost owner review

Have you experienced any reliability issues with your vehicle since you purchased it? No. Have you had to make any warranty claims? No. Has your vehicle been serviced at least once since you took ownership? Yes. Taking the car to the authorised Brisbane Cupra service centre, I asked that any software updates be performed. Even with this direct request, nothing was done. Knowing it can take several days for this work, I even volunteered to leave the car for as long as they needed to perform the…

2025 BMW X5 M Sport owner review

Have you experienced any reliability issues with your vehicle since you purchased it? No. Have you had to make any warranty claims? No. Has your vehicle been serviced at least once since you took ownership? No. Overall, are you satisfied with your ownership experience so far? Yes. Purchased the BMW X5 PHEV as a demo with only 1500km. Very economical, I charge daily, and we have half a tank of petrol, and we purchased the car four months ago. We haven't put petrol since the purchase, hence more…

2025 GWM Cannon Alpha P05 owner review

Have you experienced any reliability issues with your vehicle since you purchased it? Yes. The car has a differential noise above 90kmph, especially at the tip in point, coasting. It also has a rough idle or similar when you reverse and slowly brake, or when you stop at the lights and have the brakes on when stopped in drive. There was some surface rust under the car. The crankshaft balancer had some issues as well and was replaced. The differential and rough idling issue hasn't been resolved,…

2025 GMC Yukon Denali owner review

Have you experienced any reliability issues with your vehicle since you purchased it? No. Have you had to make any warranty claims? No. Has your vehicle been serviced at least once since you took ownership? Yes. Serviced at 3000km for the 1000km warranty service. It was serviced a bit late due to a family holiday. The service was free as per the warranty. A general check over. The car was purchased from Rockhampton. Serviced in Townsville. GM service was great. Lovely staff. Overall, are you…

2025 Leapmotor C10 Design owner review

Have you experienced any reliability issues with your vehicle since you purchased it? Yes. The 12V auxiliary battery failed at 20,000km. According to the RACV roadside assist mechanic, it is a common fault amongst hybrids, and he recommended getting an Australian-made Century battery fitted. Since then, we've had no further issues. The battery was changed under warranty; apparently, one cell had collapsed. Have you had to make any warranty claims? Yes. As above, it was a failure of the 12V…

2026 Denza B5 Leopard owner review

Have you experienced any reliability issues with your vehicle since you purchased it? No. Have you had to make any warranty claims? No. Has your vehicle been serviced at least once since you took ownership? Yes. The 3500km Inspection Service, Oil & Filter, provided a loan car for the day, no cost. Booking was easy, but we did have to wait for service offerings to appear; our local Kew location did not have servicing up until early February. Overall, are you satisfied with your ownership…

2025 Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max AWD owner review

Have you experienced any reliability issues with your vehicle since you purchased it? No. Have you had to make any warranty claims? No. Has your vehicle been serviced at least once since you took ownership? Yes. The closest Chery dealer (Cardiff) is around 40 minutes away, although checking in was a smooth process. Whilst there is a lounge, there is no coffee facility, so I went for a walk up the road. By the time I got a haircut and a coffee, I received a call to say the car was ready. There…

2024 Mazda CX-80 Azami owner review

Have you experienced any reliability issues with your vehicle since you purchased it? No. Have you had to make any warranty claims? No. Has your vehicle been serviced at least once since you took ownership? Yes. The car had its one-year service at Stanmore Mazda. Absolutely zero complaints; service was timely and hassle-free. As the first service, there really wasn’t much scope for disaster, but the car came back clean and on time, so I can’t ask for any more. Overall, are you satisfied with…