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Choosing the right vehicle

Check your vehicle's safety rating

Go to the Rightcar website to find out which vehicles rate the best for safety, fuel efficiency, emissions and more.

Check your car – safety basics

It doesn't take long to give your car a quick safety check. Just give it a regular TWIRL and take it to an expert if anything's wrong.

Safety features and tips

Features that protect you

Features that affect the environment

Tips for reducing the impact your vehicle has on the environment, while still gaining all the benefits of its use.

Tips for buying a used car

The risk you take when buying a used car is that you don't know its history, if it's been well maintained or whether it's been in a crash. This section offers some advice on the steps to take to reduce the chance of buying an unsafe vehicle.

Choosing and operating a heavy vehicle

Recalls and damaged vehicles

Check to see if your vehicle has any unaddressed safety recalls or has suffered water damage.

Fuel efficient driving

Some tips and links to help you improve the fuel efficiency of your driving.

Using wheel chocks with your car

Chocks are a safety device you can put against your tyre to hold your car still. You can use chocks as a precaution with any car, old or modern.

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