FAQ

Yes. The comparison tool, all 1,140+ cars, every article, every guide, the sell-my-car listings, and the driveaway calculator are free. We charge only for optional pro reports that aggregate the same data into a downloadable PDF for a specific head-to-head. The free site always stays free.

Manufacturer Australian spec sheets, ANCAP, Redbook for residuals, and industry sources for sales volumes. See Data Sources for the full list and Methodology for how we compute the CarSorted score.

Independent. No dealer commission, no paid placement, no sponsored reviews. Every car is ranked by the values in the database. A dealer cannot buy a position. We recoup costs via optional pro reports.

Prices, variants and new-model launches are updated weekly. ANCAP, safety and warranty data updates when manufacturers publish. If a price drops or a car is recalled, we try to reflect it within 48 hours.

Email data@carsorted.ai with the car ID (from the URL, e.g. /directory/1432), the field, and the correct value with a manufacturer-source link. We patch most corrections within 24 hours.

You need at least two cars in the compare dock to run a head-to-head. Click "+ Compare" on any directory tile, or use the "Add a Car" search in the hero, to add one. Max 4 cars in a single comparison.

The availability flag looks at the newest model year for each make+model. If you see something mis-flagged, email us the car ID — we re-derive the flag on a model-wide basis, so adding a newer year to the model fixes every variant.

Private used listings run on the Cars for Sale side of the site (free to list, no commissions). The main comparison DB is focused on new 2024-2026 models.

Victoria by default. Stamp duty rules vary by state, so every driveaway estimate on the site is a VIC calculation today. A state selector is on the roadmap.

Open any two-car comparison and scroll to the True Cost of Ownership chart. It includes fuel/electricity, insurance, servicing, tyres and registration, projected over 1, 3 or 5 years. Our methodology is public.

A 0-100 score combining seven axes: safety, reliability, technology, fuel economy, value for money, performance, and practicality. Each axis is computed from the underlying DB fields, not editorial opinion. Full breakdown on the Methodology page.

Yes, for legitimate Australian dealers. Email partners@carsorted.ai with your dealership name, location and stock size. We do not take lead-generation fees.