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    CarExpert New Zealand helps Kiwi drivers research and choose the right new car with clear, independent advice.

    Our team of New Car Specialists test, review and compare new cars so you can understand your options and make confident decisions before you buy.

    With more brands, models and powertrain options than ever before, choosing a new car has become increasingly complex. Buyers are spending more time researching, comparing and questioning what will genuinely suit their needs.

    CarExpert exists to simplify that choice.

    Our specialists combine hands-on testing, deep category knowledge and clear opinions to explain not just what each car offers, but who it is right for and why. This results in more informed, more confident buyers who are closer to making the right purchase decision.

    Independent reviews remain the number one influence on new-car purchase decisions. CarExpert brings a depth, consistency and authority of review content that has not previously been available at scale in New Zealand.

    From local reviews and side-by-side comparisons through to practical buying guidance, CarExpert New Zealand is designed to make the new-car journey simpler, clearer and more transparent.

    Our purpose is to make buying the right new car quicker and easier. Our vision is to become APAC’s leading new-car marketplace, enabling confident ownership decisions at every stage of the journey.

    Our story

    CarExpert was founded in 2021 and has grown into Australia’s largest new-car destination.

    5M+
    Australians visit our site each year
    700+
    Reviews each year
    4000+
    Articles published each year
    300+
    Videos produced each year

    Independent car-review websites are consistently the most used, most trusted and most influential source for new-car purchase decisions. That trust matters, especially as buyers face more choice but consider fewer vehicles before deciding.

    CarExpert exists to earn that trust. Our New Car Specialists combine hands-on testing, deep category knowledge and clear opinions to help buyers cut through complexity and focus on cars that genuinely suit their needs.

    That approach has now been brought to New Zealand through a joint venture with Trade Me, launching CarExpert New Zealand — a dedicated new-car content platform built for Kiwi buyers.

    CarExpert New Zealand delivers localised reviews, comparisons and expert guidance, with content syndicated across Trade Me Motors and Stuff.

    CarExpert New Zealand team

    Matthew Hansen

    Matthew Hansen

    Editor

    Dave Kavermann

    Dave Kavermann

    Motoring Journalist

    How can I contact you?

    The best way to contact us is via our contact page.

    Our offices
    Auckland | Brisbane | Sydney | Melbourne 

    Please note: These offices are not open to the public. We do not accept walk-ins or provide in-person advice.