01
Build your shortlist.
Tell us the cars you’re considering, or start with your budget, your lifestyle and the things you need your next car to do.
YOUR NEXT CAR, ON YOUR TERMS
Be sure.
Before you
buy.
Seven days. Up to three cars.
Find the one that fits your real life.
Get beyond the showroom. Compare your shortlist on the roads, routines and little moments that matter to you.
Enquire first. No payment or booking commitment.
MADE FOR YOUR EVERYDAY
THE REAL-LIFE TEST
Your roads.
Your routine. Your decision.
01GO BEYOND THE SHOWROOM
One weekTime to get a proper feel
Up to three carsA comparison built around you
Clear package feesA$499 / A$699 / A$899 incl. GST
Victoria firstStarting with Melbourne
EVERY GOOD DECISION STARTS SOMEWHERE
Where are you
on your car journey?
You don’t need all the answers.
Just a place to start.
A SIMPLE WAY TO GET THERE
From “maybe”
to “that’s the one”.
02
Plan your seven days.
We check the options with you and confirm the vehicles, dates, arrangements and full terms before you book.
03
Compare. Then decide.
Explore your normal routine and use your comparison checklist to see which car feels like the right fit.
THE LITTLE THINGS ARE THE BIG THINGS
A spec sheet
can’t tell you
how it feels.
The morning commute. The weekly shop. That parking spot at home. A little time in a car can tell you a lot about living with it.
Make your comparison personalSPACE & EVERYDAY PRACTICALITY
Does everyone—and everything—fit?
Think passengers, child seats, luggage and your weekly shop.
THE PLACES YOU GO
How does it fit your routine?
Visibility, parking, comfort and the roads you use most.
ELECTRIC, WITHOUT THE GUESSWORK
Could an EV work for you?
Explore charging routines, cabin controls and everyday usability.
SEVEN DAYS. A CLEAR PRICE.
Choose your
comparison.
Same seven days. Different ways
to get to know your next car.
GET TO KNOW YOUR FAVOURITE
The one-car experience
Found a favourite? Make sure it fits.
$499incl. GST
Seven days in total
CAR 17 days
- One car, seven days
- Time to explore your everyday drive
- A focused comparison checklist
PUT YOUR SHORTLIST TO THE TEST
The two-car comparison
Two contenders. A clearer choice.
$699incl. GST
Seven days in total
CAR 13 days
CAR 24 days
- Two cars across seven days
- Three days + four days
- Compare both against your priorities
SEE THE BIGGER PICTURE
The three-car comparison
Explore more. Second-guess less.
$899incl. GST
Seven days in total
CAR 12 days
CAR 22 days
CAR 33 days
- Three cars across seven days
- Two days + two days + three days
- Broaden your comparison across models
Know the details before you commit. Vehicle availability, collection or delivery, kilometre limits, insurance/excess, running costs, any extra charges and payment/cancellation terms are confirmed before booking.
How we’re funded: your package fee, plus manufacturer payments for completed test drives. We explain the arrangement for your chosen cars before booking. Learn more
OPTIONAL PURCHASE SUPPORT
Found your fit?
Let’s talk price.
Once you’ve chosen your car, we can help with the next conversation. We’ll work with dealers to improve your agreed written drive-away quote, while you stay in control of the purchase.
- Your chosen car and specification
- Dealer conversations handled for you
- A written offer for you to consider
CARTEST PURCHASE ASSIST
$500AUD · including GST
An optional addition to any comparison package.
Enquire first. Eligibility and terms agreed before payment.
At least $500 off your quote.
Or your negotiation fee back.
If we can’t secure an available, comparable written offer at least $500 below your agreed starting quote within the agreed period, we’ll automatically refund the full $500 negotiation fee.
Savings are measured before our $500 fee. A $500 price reduction covers the fee; a $1,000 reduction leaves you $500 ahead after the fee. Comparison-package fees are separate.
How the guarantee works
Before any chargeable work, we agree your eligibility, starting quote, vehicle specification, negotiation period and refund processing timeframe in writing.
The starting point is a current written drive-away quote for the same model, variant, model year and options, with comparable delivery timing and purchase conditions. We count actual purchase-price reductions, rather than trade-in changes, finance arrangements or the claimed value of extras.
Eligible new-car purchases only. Fixed-price vehicles and purchases already under contract may be unsuitable. You decide whether to purchase, and the vehicle contract and payment remain directly with the supplying dealer. Any applicable dealer or manufacturer payment arrangements will be explained before you engage us.
Read the Purchase Assist termsMAKE THE COMPARISON YOURS
What matters in
your next car?
The right choice starts with your everyday life. Pick your priorities and build a practical checklist for the cars you want to compare.
01—03
A shortlist. A clearer decision.
Bring up to three cars you have in mind, or let us help you work out where to start.
Your routine is the real test.
THIS IS CARTEST
A big decision.
A little more
breathing room.
Your next car should fit your life.
You deserve time to find out.
Established by Christian Schaefer in August 2017, CarTest puts practical experience at the heart of choosing your next car. Get behind the wheel, focus on what matters to you, and find out how a car fits your life.
We’re starting in Melbourne and Victoria, with one-, two- and three-car experiences across seven days.
About us: meet Christian and read our storyGOOD QUESTIONS. CLEAR ANSWERS.
A few things
you might
be wondering.
Something else on your mind?
How does a seven-day CarTest work?
Choose a one-, two- or three-car experience. The total experience lasts seven days: seven days in one car, three plus four days across two cars, or two plus two plus three days across three cars. We confirm your vehicles, dates and arrangements before a booking is agreed.
Do I need to know which car I want?
No. Start with ‘Help me choose’ and tell us about your budget, everyday driving and what matters to you. If you already have a shortlist, include the makes and models so we can check the options with you.
Where is CarTest available?
Our initial focus is Melbourne and Victoria. Tell us your postcode when you enquire so we can confirm availability and collection or delivery arrangements for your location.
What is included in the package price?
The published prices cover your chosen seven-day comparison package and include GST. Before you book, we will confirm the vehicles, kilometre allowance, insurance and excess, collection arrangements, running costs, any extra charges and payment and cancellation terms in writing.
Does CarTest receive manufacturer payments?
Yes. CarTest receives manufacturer payments for completed test drives in addition to the customer package fee. We will explain the arrangement that applies to your chosen vehicles before you book, so you can make an informed choice.
Am I committing to a booking when I enquire?
No. The enquiry helps us understand your needs and check the options. It does not confirm a booking, require payment or commit you to buying a car.
Can I bring an existing dealer quote?
Yes. Choose ‘I already have a dealer quote’ when you get started. You can discuss a comparison experience and opt into CarTest Purchase Assist if you’d also like help negotiating the purchase. Purchase Assist is an optional additional A$500 including GST. We check eligibility and agree your written starting quote before you pay.
How does the Purchase Assist guarantee work?
For an eligible, agreed Purchase Assist engagement, we work to secure an available, comparable written drive-away offer at least A$500 below your agreed starting quote. If we cannot do that within the agreed period, we automatically refund the A$500 negotiation fee. Savings are before our fee: an A$500 price reduction covers the fee, while an A$1,000 reduction leaves you A$500 ahead after it. Comparison-package fees are separate. Eligibility, the negotiation period and refund processing timeframe are agreed in writing before payment.
YOUR NEXT CHAPTER STARTS HERE
Let’s find
your right fit.
Tell us where you’re at.
We’ll take it from there.