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Considering 55 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the helpful and professional staff, who provide objective advice and keep them well-informed throughout the process. Many people highlight the excellent prices and significant savings achieved, often finding deals better than expected. The service is frequently described as efficient and easy, taking the hassle out of purchasing a new vehicle. However, some customers also noted issues with communication and follow-up during their car-buying journey. These reviewers experienced unhelpful staff, delays in receiving responses, and a lack of continuity when specialists were unavailable.

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Staff

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Price

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Value for money

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Having decided on what vehicle i wanted I dreaded the whole dealership sales pitch and price haggle followed by the after sales speech. I have followed Car Expert for many years and thought... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

From my first contact with Blair, I felt confident to continue negotiations. I was encouraged to inspect the cars that I was interested in, making sure that the product fitted my requiremen... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Naturally a fan of Paul and CarExpert reviews on YouTube and thought I'd give this a go for my new car purchase. Genuinely shocked at how quick they were able to source me a car (literally a couple da... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I have been watching and following the CarExpert channel on YouTube for a long time now and always love how detailed and consistent the reviews are, and thought I had nothing to loose by hitting the... See more

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Company details

  1. Auto market
  2. Car dealer
  3. Media and Marketing Agency
  4. Media company
  5. Publisher

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CarExpert reaches millions of Australians every month with independent reviews, comparisons, and insights that shape new car buying decisions. By pairing this influence with our team of New Car Specialists, we guide buyers from research to purchase, securing the right car at the best deal, with a seamless and stress-free experience. Quite simply, our purpose is to make buying a new car quicker and easier.

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Helping Australians buy the RIGHT new car
Clear reviews and expert guidance to help you buy with confidence. Independent advice and fair, transparent offers from nationwide dealer partnerships. Research, guidance, great deals, finance and more - all in one place.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

FANTASTIC SERVICE

I can't believe the process with Car Expert was so easy and stress free. I initially contacted them on a Friday and by Tuesday I had received the contract from my Chery dealer...not only that the price of my new vehicle was $11,000 cheaper than other quotes I had received.

The experience was seamless and highly efficient. Great service and highly recommended.

17 July 2026
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Reply from Car Expert

Thanks so much, Philip! Friday enquiry to signed contract by Tuesday is a seriously quick turnaround.

And $11,000 off your new Chery compared to other quotes is a brilliant saving!

Thank you for the recommendation, and enjoy the new car!

Happy driving,
The CarExpert team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Car Expert gave us great service and…

Car Expert gave us great service and found us a great price. 100% Recommended to make getting a new car fast and easy.

13 July 2026
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Reply from Car Expert

Thanks so much, Paul! Fast, easy, and a great price is exactly what we aim for.

We're so glad the team could take the hassle out of getting your new car!

Happy driving,
The CarExpert team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Why use a car broker…

I use agents for real estate (residential,business and commercial), finance and stocks.Never thought about it for a car. When I was let down by a local dealer I googled car agents and tried car experts. They took all the hack work out of the deal and presented me with 3 options. I ended up saving $4k( and even got a better deal for my trade in). I couldn't believe how simple it was.
Thankyou.

1 July 2026
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Reply from Car Expert

Hi Stephen,

We love that you brought your agent mindset to car buying, and it clearly paid off. Saving $4k plus a better trade-in result is a fantastic outcome!

Glad we could take the hack work out of it after the dealer let you down. If anyone in your network could use the same help, we'd love to look after them too.

Happy driving,
The CarExpert team

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Community from the start was terrible

Community from the start was terrible. Not following things up. Having to do your work for you. I cant begin to list the amount of time,emails and phone calls I have had to make. To get information out of you guys. Izi Hunt needs to be reviewed and looked at she wasn't helpful at all. Still haven't had any emails from her. Service over all was terrible i wouldn't recommend it to anyone else.

10 July 2026
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Reply from Car Expert

Hi Keedle,

Thank you for taking the time to share this feedback. The amount of chasing you describe, across emails and phone calls just to get information, is not the experience we want anyone to have.

We take concerns about our team’s communication seriously and will be investigating what happened here, including the specific issues you’ve raised.

If you’re open to it, we’d welcome the chance to speak with you directly so we can understand the full picture. We will give you a call shortly.

Kind regards,
The CarExpert team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

From my first contact with Blair

From my first contact with Blair, I felt confident to continue negotiations.
I was encouraged to inspect the cars that I was interested in, making sure that the product fitted my requirements and budget.
I studied the CarExperts evaluations in my selected list and finally reached a decision that I discussed with Blair.
I was advised to take a test drive but not to sign any documents.
When Blair was notified all the necessary documents were drawn up , emailed to me for signatures and I was advised regularly about the process.
When the car arrived at the dealer, another CarExpert, Liz, took over to advise me when and how to pay for the car as well as organising Comprehensive Insurance.
From the time of my test drive to the day I picked up the new car I did have to go anywhere.
I live 85km from the dealer.
CarExpert made buying a new car as making a cup of coffee, albeit a bit more expensive.
Thank you CarExpert.

7 July 2026
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Reply from Car Expert

Hi John,

Buying a new car without leaving home, from 85km away, is the kind of convenience we aim to achieve for our customers. So glad the process ran smoothly from test drive to pickup!

A big shout-out to Blair for guiding your negotiations and decision, and to Izi for stepping in to sort payment and insurance once your car arrived.

We love that we made buying a new car as easy as making a cup of coffee :)

Happy driving,
The CarExpert team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Got a good deal

12 July 2026
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Reply from Car Expert

That's what we're here for, Jackson! Glad we could help you land a great deal on your new car.

Happy driving,
The CarExpert team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

CarExpert - buying a new car

I have been watching and following the CarExpert channel on YouTube for a long time now and always love how detailed and consistent the reviews are, and thought I had nothing to loose by hitting them up on their offer to find me a new car. Decided on buying 2 new cars at a price that saved me thousands compared to my local dealer! They even offered a service to value my trade-in vehicles what was great. Another family member also decided on buying a new car, with the same result within a day!! Unbelievable!
Just need the vehicles to be delivered now (currently in production)!!
Cheers CarExpert.

6 July 2026
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Reply from Car Expert

Two new cars sorted, thousands saved, and a family member on board too - what a result, Mick!

It's fantastic to hear a long-time viewer of the YouTube channel put us to the test and came away this happy. We're glad the trade-in valuation service came in handy as well.

Fingers crossed production wraps up quickly, the wait for delivery is always the hardest part!

Happy driving,
The CarExpert team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent experience with Car Expert

I had an excellent experience with the Car Expert team. They were extremely helpful throughout the entire process and secured one of the best deals in the market for my new Haval H6—better than the dealer's price, with plenty of additional inclusions.

The team was professional, transparent, and always willing to answer my questions. They were easy to reach at any time and made the whole purchasing experience smooth and stress-free.

I highly recommend the Car Expert team to anyone looking for a great deal and outstanding customer service. Leah from Car Expert was incredibly helpful throughout the entire process. She was professional and responsive, making the experience smooth from start to finish. Her support and dedication in securing an excellent deal were greatly appreciated. I highly recommend working with Leah and the Car Expert team.

2 July 2026
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Reply from Car Expert

Hi Ajai, congratulations on the new Haval H6!

We're thrilled the team could land you a better-than-dealer price with plenty of inclusions thrown in, and that they kept the whole process smooth and stress-free along the way.

We appreciate the review, thank you.

Happy driving,
The CarExpert team

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

What could have been a 5-star experience

It’s a shame that CarExpert fell through at the last step.

My experience has been very well at the start given the communication and the deal CarExpert was able to pull off.

However, a few weeks before the pick-up date, the specialist I was dealing with suddenly went radio silence and a week later, his manager told me he took his sick leave.

It’s ok to take sick leave, however, the follow-up was horrendous. The requests that I made with the previous specialist were ignored by the replacement specialist, and I had to reach out to the dealership by myself, I don’t mind doing that but it would be more professional if CarExpert had told me that they couldn’t meet my requests or at least, some bare minimum communication would be nice.

After that, they reached out to me once before the pick-up date and advised that they would call me to prepare for the delivery. However, no further communication was made.

29 June 2026
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Reply from Car Expert

Thank you for taking the time to share this. We're happy to hear that it started as a 5-star experience, and we're sorry we didn't finish it that way.

The lack of communication after your specialist went on sick leave isn't our usual standard of care. Your requests should have been picked up by the replacement specialist, and you certainly shouldn't have had to chase the dealership yourself.

Our team have been notified and are investigating the situation. We may reach out to you directly to see if there's anything we can do now to help with your delivery.

Kind regards,
The CarExpert team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great customer service

Great customer service! Very happy with the quote and quick securing the car. Thank you very much!

24 June 2026
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Reply from Car Expert

That's great to hear, Ivan!

We're so glad we were able to secure you a great quote and a quick turnaround on your new car. Thanks for your review :)

Happy driving,
The CarExpert team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great work Car Expert Team

Having decided on what vehicle i wanted I dreaded the whole dealership sales pitch and price haggle followed by the after sales speech.

I have followed Car Expert for many years and thought why not, what do I have to lose.

I made an online enquiry at breakfast, received a call soon after from Sam, confirmed what I wanted and by lunchtime had 2 quotes.

By the afternoon I’d confirmed and had a contract.

No haggle, no frustration and a way better price than what I would have achieved.

Will definitely use again and highly recommend everyone try out the service.

23 June 2026
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Reply from Car Expert

We love to hear it, David!

A big shout-out to Sam for jumping on your enquiry and getting those quotes to you so quickly. An online enquiry at breakfast and a signed contract by the afternoon is exactly the experience we aim to achieve.

We're thrilled we could take the haggle out of it and land you a better price. If any friends or family are looking for a new car, feel free to send them our way - we'd love to help :)

Happy driving,
The CarExpert team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Honest, Great Customer Service and Objective

Yass was excellent and went above and beyond to ensure I was able to secure an EOFY offer by getting me an unconditional approval within 24 hours. Couldn't be happier. Early on, Daniel from the buying team was great in providing objective and well-informed advice and was honest enough to acknowledge that an external EOFY deal I had spotted with a dealership was too good to refuse.

25 June 2026
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Reply from Car Expert

Unconditional approval within 24 hours to lock in that EOFY offer, that's exactly the kind of turnaround we aim for!

A big thank you for the shout-outs to Yass and Daniel. We'll make sure they both see this.

We also love that you've highlighted Daniel's honesty about the external deal. Our job is to get you the best outcome, even when it's not through us. So, hearing that the advice was objective and well-informed means a lot.

Happy driving,
The CarExpert team

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I had a very disappointing experience…

I had a very disappointing experience with CarExpert’s car-buying service.

A few days ago, I contacted them for assistance in obtaining competitive quotes for a Zeekr 7X and a BMW iX3. I was assigned to Jack, who handles Victorian customers. Our initial conversation was positive, and he took note of all my requirements. He assured me that he would get back to me with the best possible deals.

Unfortunately, that never happened.

After my finance was approved, I called five times over two days to follow up. Each time, one of his colleagues answered the phone and assured me that Jack was on another call and would return my call shortly. Despite these repeated assurances, I never received a callback.

This level of customer service is extremely unprofessional. If you promise to follow up with a customer, the least you can do is return their call or let them know if you’re unable to assist. Basic courtesy and communication should be expected from any business.

If CarExpert is too busy or not interested in helping customers, they should be upfront about it rather than wasting people’s time with empty promises.

Overall, this was a very poor experience, and based on my experience, I would not recommend CarExpert’s car-buying service.

2 July 2026
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Reply from Car Expert

Hi Vivek,

Thank you for taking our calls since posting this review, and again, we're sorry your initial experience fell short of the standard we expect.

We're glad you're now working with Jake from our team, comparing a couple of different make and model options to find the right fit for you.

We'll keep working with you until we've found you the best possible deal.

Kind regards,
The CarExpert team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Got the best price and made everything…

Got the best price and made everything extremely simple and fluid.

24 June 2026
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Reply from Car Expert

Really pleased to hear that, Ben!

Getting you the best price while keeping the process simple and stress-free is exactly what we're here for.

Happy driving,
The CarExpert team

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

⭐⭐⭐⭐☆

⭐⭐⭐⭐☆

CarExpert made buying my new car much easier than dealing directly with a traditional dealership. The team was always friendly, professional, and quick to answer my questions, which made the whole process far less stressful.
My only criticism relates to the $599 Procurement Fee that appeared on my invoice. After I queried it, the fee was renamed a "Registration Fee," (which became a cost of $625) this left me feeling that this cost is ultimately paid by the customer rather than the dealership. I would have appreciated more transparency about this charge from the beginning.
Overall, I'm happy with the service and would recommend CarExpert to anyone wanting a simpler car-buying experience.
Having said that I still saved $1000 or so from the dealership list price! : )

1 July 2026
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Reply from Car Expert

Thank you for choosing CarExpert and for the honest feedback, Susanne.

We're really pleased the team made the process easier, less stressful, and helped you secure a better price.

We also appreciate your comments about the fee wording. We understand how that could feel unclear, and transparency is important to us. To clarify, this is an introduction fee paid by the dealer to CarExpert for bringing customers to them. It is not added to the customer’s agreed vehicle price and comes from the dealer’s sales budget.

That said, we’ll take this feedback on board and look at how we can represent this more clearly upfront. Thanks again for your recommendation and honest feedback.

Happy driving,

The CarExpert Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

New Car Purchase - first time via CarExpert

Naturally a fan of Paul and CarExpert reviews on YouTube and thought I'd give this a go for my new car purchase. Genuinely shocked at how quick they were able to source me a car (literally a couple days notice) and at an excellent price. Having spent a lot of time at dealers getting the run around they have nailed their core journeys re buying a car. So much so we canceled my partners new car order with a dealer and will be getting be second car via car expert. If you need stuff to be done correctly and efficiently - go through them. Honesty and integrity. Well done

30 June 2026
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Reply from Car Expert

Wonderful to hear Paul's videos brought you to us, Zeesh!

Sourcing your car in just a couple of days, at an excellent price, is exactly the experience we aim to deliver.

Honesty and integrity are at the core of what we do, so it means a lot that we earned enough trust for your partner's purchase to come our way too.

Happy driving,
The CarExpert team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Friendly and knowledgeable service

Friendly and knowledgeable service. Good communication. Excellent final price.

24 June 2026
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Reply from Car Expert

Thanks for sharing your experience, David.

We're pleased that you had such an excellent experience with CarExpert.

Knowledgable service, good communication, and getting a great price certainly is a hat trick!

Enjoy your new wheels.
The CarExpert team

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Great platform

Great platform, reviews, news, everything is here which you might need to understand, do you need this car or no

22 June 2026
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Reply from Car Expert

Thanks for your feedback, Oliver.

It's wonderful to hear CarExpert was able to support your new-car buying journey with handy resources to help you through the entire process so you can buy with confidence.

Best regards
The CarExpert team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Quick reply friendly service

Quick reply friendly service

9 June 2026
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Reply from Car Expert

Thanks for your feedback, Robbie.

It's wonderful to hear you found our New Car Specialists both friendly and responsive.

Best regards
The CarExpert team

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