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ARQS Buyer Desk · Free planning tool

A clearer shortlist.
A fuller picture.

Put up to three vehicles beside each other. Compare the purchase price, running costs and resale assumptions you enter, then take your brief with you.

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Explore Australia

Research with CarsGuide.

Browse Australian vehicles and reviews on CarsGuide, then enter your own planning figures here. Choose AUD for Australian prices. Canadian buyers can use this same ARQS tool with their own figures.

Open the CarsGuide Australia research page →
01 · Your assumptions

Add a vehicle.

Use the same currency and ownership period for every vehicle. This is a budget comparison using your inputs; prices, valuations and availability are not verified.

One-time costs: include taxes, registration, inspection and delivery. Monthly running costs: include fuel or charging, insurance and maintenance. Loan interest and anything you leave out are not included. Resale is your assumption, not an ARQS valuation.

Your details stay in this page unless you choose to save, export or share them.

02 · Your comparison

Your ownership budgets.

0 of 3 vehicles

Net ownership budget = purchase + one-time costs + monthly running costs × 12 × years − assumed resale. Equivalent per month spreads that net budget over the period; it is not a finance payment.

Saving is optional and uses this browser only. Shared devices may expose a saved list to their other users. Export a copy to keep a backup. Loading or importing requires an empty current list.

03 · Take it with you

Your buyer brief.

Add a vehicle to prepare your comparison.
ARQS services · Request a quote

Need a hand with the research?

Ask ARQS about a buyer research brief, dealer website or a comparison tool for your business. Service scope, currency, fee and delivery terms are agreed before work begins.

Draft a service inquiry

Opens your email app with your current shortlist. Review and send it yourself. No vehicle order, seller contact or payment happens here.

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