In the final episode of the season, we look at how you can get the best outcome when the time comes to sell your car. Erin chats with Kara Faella from carsales to get her top car selling tips. Should you sell privately or trade in? Is it normal to go along for the test drive? Who looks after the paperwork? Become a car sales pro in this episode of Everything You Auto Know!

How to get the best price when selling your car

With safety a top priority for any parent, it’s important to be armed with the right knowledge when making important decisions like which baby seat to choose. In this episode, Erin taps into her parental curiosity with Tace Clifford, founder of BabyDrive.com.au to help you pick the right seat for your little one.

All the details on baby seats, capsules and booster seats

It might surprise you, but tyres are one of the most important parts of your car! But despite this, they’re often the most neglected. In this episode Erin chats with Jon Tamblyn from Bridgestone as he explains everything from the difference between an alignment, balance and bearings. To what the numbers on the tyre wall means and how often you should change your tyres.

Tyre Talk

Servicing your car can feel like a chore, but ensuring it gets its regular TLC is an important part of car ownership, not only for the engine, but for your safety too. But what mechanic should you go to? Can you void your warranty if you miss a service? How much should you expect to pay? Get all the answers in this episode from servicing guru from Redbook Inspect, Theo Cosmetatos.

Do your car a service and give it a service!

Like car finance, insurance can seem daunting, complicated and just plain scary. But it doesn’t have to be! In this episode Erin chats with Kahl Dwight from Suncorp Group to help explain how best to select the right insurance policy for your car. Should you go third party or comprehensive? What about high excess or low excess? It's Everything You Auto Know about car insurance.

Be sure before you insure

Mike Sinclair from carsales joins Erin once again to help demystify the world of car finance. Is it best to go through a dealer or the bank? What type of finance is best for you? Is it better to just save up and pay outright? Become a car finance ace in this episode of Everything You Auto Know.

Ways to finance your next car

We’ve covered everything you auto know when buying your FIRST car, but what about when you’re looking to upgrade to your next? In this episode Erin is joined by Edwina Gilbert, Executive Chair of the Phil Gilbert Motor Group who covers what you need to consider when you’re next car ready. Do you go online or buy from a dealer? Shell out for brand new or go second hand? If you're looking to trade in the lemon for a peach, then this episode is for you!

Buying your NEXT car

Everyone wants the newest and shiniest car they can afford, but have you ever thought about whether your car would protect you in a sticky situation? In this episode of Everything You Auto Know, Erin chats with Carla Hoorweg, CEO of ANCAP Safety, about why they test cars, how they test cars and why you should care about the star rating results. From side airbags to lane keep assist, ABS to crumple zones, you’ll learn exactly what safety features you need in your next daily driver.

Car safety ratings and why you should care

Electric Vehicles are becoming more popular with Australian car owners, but are they right for you? In this episode host Erin Molan sits down with Nadine Armstrong, host of the Watts Under The Bonnet podcast to demystify EVs. Is it the right time to buy? Is it worth the investment in the long term? How can you manage battery life and charging on long distance drives? Charge up your EV knowledge in this episode of Everything You Auto Know.

To EV or not to EV?

How important is car size? What's the difference between ABS, AED, SUV and AWD? How much should you spend on your first set of wheels? Join host Erin Molan as she breaks all this down and more with Editor-in-Chief at carsales, Mike Sinclair, so you can make better choices when it comes to buying your first four wheeled friend. From convincing your teenager to care about safety ratings, to why you shouldn't choose a new car just because it’s red, you'll learn Everything You Auto Know in this episode. 

Buying your first car

What do I look for when buying a new car?  Should I be getting an electric vehicle?  Are there any red flags when choosing insurance? Join host Erin Molan as she finds answers to questions like these and more in this short podcast series, Everything You Auto Know.   Thanks to carsales, it’s everything you ought to know about cars.  None of the jargon, just to the point information to help you get to know your four wheeled friend a little better.

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