Need to know Many customers have expressed dissatisfaction and distress after making a warranty claim with Integrity Car Care The business claims its dealer-issued product, Extended Dealer Services, ...

Jarni Blakkarly is an award-winning Senior Investigative Journalist at CHOICE. Jarni has worked for news organisations such as SBS, Reuters, Al Jazeera English, ABC 730, Radio National, BBC World ...

Need to know There are dozens of eco labels on the market and shoppers can find it confusing Some certification schemes are open and transparent about their methodology for assessment, while others ...

ASIC ‘disappointed’ CommBank has yet to announce any details about which customers will receive refunds and which will miss out. ASIC Commissioner Alan Kirkland says while he welcomes the change, it ...

Are tradie call-out fees a greedy money grab or a justifiable cost? We find out what the fee should include and reveal what to ask your tradie so you know exactly what you're paying for.

Need to know Our experts tested more than 40 barbecues from leading brands including Weber, Everdure by Heston Blumenthal, Jumbuck, Beefeater, Ziegler & Brown and more We test how well they cook ...

Need to know Several cots bought from popular online marketplaces, and one from a major national retailer, failed to meet basic quality and safety standards The safety failures include potential limb ...

CHOICE ‘falls in love’ online Both the Australian Federal Police (AFP) and the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC), which runs the National Anti-Scams Centre, are keen to highlight ...

Need to know Buy, sell and swap sites are a great way to clear out things you no longer want or need, without sending them to landfill Using these sites lets you connect with other people who share a ...

Need to know A CHOICE analysis of the big five health funds (Bupa, HCF, HBF, Medibank, NIB) shows that some Australian consumers will be hit with price increases well above the government-approved ...

Need to know Hybrid fridge-freezers can switch between refrigerator and freezer modes for either fresh or frozen food storage They’re a handy backup when you need extra fresh food space when family ...

Brigid Treloar has been a freelance food consultant for over 30 years. The author of eight cookbooks, she also contributes to newspapers and magazines, reviews restaurants, judges cookery and recipe ...