Everything You Auto Know about Buying Your First Car

carsales' new advice podcast, Everything You Auto Know, has no jargon, just to-the-point info to help you get to know your car a little better. Listen now!

How important is car size? What's the difference between ABS, AEB, 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.

You can listen and subscribe to the Everything You Auto Know Podcast on the free LiSTNR app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or where ever you get your podcasts.

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