Wait, do you just do test drives?

No. Test drives are the starting point. We help people move from research to decision — comparing cars, checking availability, booking the test drive, and where needed, helping with finance, trade-ins or sourcing the right car.

How do you guys even get paid?

Test drives stay free. We're upfront if a fee ever applies. Booking a test drive never costs you anything. If you ask us to go further and source or negotiate a specific car for you, that's a separate paid service — either a flat sourcing fee agreed with you before we start, or a success fee only if we land you the car. We may also receive a referral or commission payment from a dealer or finance provider if you go ahead with them. Any fee is agreed with you in writing before we start, and never taken from vehicle purchase funds. The experience still needs to be useful, transparent and customer-first — you should never feel pushed into a car just because someone else benefits.

Am I going to get smashed with sales calls?

That's what we're trying to avoid. We share what's needed to arrange the test drive and keep the handoff focused. BATD is designed to reduce the messy dealership runaround, not create more of it.

Do I have to buy on the day?

No. A good test drive should help you decide, not pressure you. The goal is to leave clearer than when you arrived.

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Not everyone
is Eddy.

Q: Why do I even need you? Can't I just book my own test drive?

You can. If you already know the exact car, dealership and person you want to deal with, go for it. Most people don't want to ring around, chase callbacks, explain themselves twice or walk into a dealership cold. BATD lines up the car, timing and handoff so the test drive feels less awkward and more useful.

Eddy knows every car, loves negotiating and walks into dealerships like he owns the place. Most people just want help choosing the right one. That’s who Book a Test Drive is for.

For everyone else, meet

Australia’s first
car changeover estimator.

See what changing cars could actually cost before you walk into a dealership.

What are you thinking of?

🚗 Buying$ Finance◇ Sell my car

Your car. Your numbers. Your way.

For the first time, you’re in the driver’s seat of your car-buying journey.

Knows every car.

Loves negotiating

Walks in
confident.

10,000+ Australians have booked a test drive

★★★★★5.0 Google Rating

Featured onnews.com.au

200+ Verified Dealers

What’s everyone
test driving this month?

The cars Australians are most interested in right now.
Based on national VFACTS sales – vs last month.

We don’t help with agency-sold vehicles.
That means Tesla, BYD and other direct-to-manufacturer brands aren’t shown here.

Some models may be requested but not listed if we can’t assist.

Ford Ranger

↑ 34.1%

5,999 sold

vs last month

Toyota HiLux

↑ 29.2%

5,175 sold

vs last month

Toyota RAV4

↑ 6.5%

4,115 sold

vs last month

Isuzu D-Max

↑ 43.0%

2,740 sold

vs last month

Hyundai Kona

↑ 9.3%

2,505 sold

vs last month

GWM Haval Jolion

NEW

2,446 sold

to top 10

Hyundai Tucson

↓ 0.2%

2,287 sold

vs last month

Jaecoo J5

↑ 18.5%

2,172 sold

vs last month

Chery Tiggo 4 Pro

↑ 14.2%

2,123 sold

vs last month

Ford Everest

↓ 8.4%

1,876 sold

vs last month

Based on national VFACTS new-vehicle sales data. Updated monthly.

WHY SO YOU GUYS EXIST

everyone knows
an Eddy.

Eddy knows every car, loves negotiating and walks into dealerships like he owns the place.

Most people just want help choosing the right one.

That’s who Book a Test Drive is for....

What’s your best price?

I know what this car is worth.

Get me your manager.

Eddy

✓Knows every detail.

✓Loves negotiating.

✓Confident in any dealership.

✓Doesn't need a test drive.

Too many brands.

Too many choices.

I just want the right car.

Everyone else

✓Just wants clarity.

✓Info overload.

✓Unsure what's right.

✓Needs the right guidance.

That’s where we come in.

Built for buyers

Not car experts. Real people.

Independent guidance

No brand bias. No hidden agenda.

Clarity over noise

We cut through the clutter.

From research to reality

We go beyond info. You get behind the wheel.

600+ models?
Let’s narrow it down.

A few quick choices and we’ll help you find the right one.

What type of car are you looking for?

312
models

What's your budget?

128
models

Preferred fuel type?

56
models

Finance preference?

28
models

Any must-have features?

12
models

✦

We think these suit you best.

Based on your answers, here are our top picks.

Best match

Toyota RAV4 Hybrid

GXL AWD · Hybrid SUV

from$152/week*

Toyota RAV4 Hybrid

BATD score89/100

Loved forreliability + resale

Passed onwait times

GWM Haval Jolion

Lux Hybrid · Small SUV

from$98/week*

GWM Haval Jolion

BATD score74/100

Loved forprice + equipment

Passed onbrand awareness

iWe don’t help with agency-sold vehicles (e.g. Tesla, BYD and other direct-to-manufacturer brands). Some models may be requested but not shown if we can’t assist.

Real people
Real advice

Verified dealers
You can trust

✦

Real pricing
No surprises

*Estimated weekly finance figure, comparison only. Final pricing confirmed by the dealer before your drive.

Wait... what brand even is that?

What brand
even is that?

Australia now has nearly 80 car brands. Some you’ve known forever. Some have appeared almost overnight.

Available nowNew arrivalComing soon / limitedResearch onlyStrong buyer interest

Availability varies by brand, model and location. i

It’s easy.

Pick your car

Browse live stock or tell us what you're after. Our AI shortlists the models that actually fit your life.

Pick a time

Choose a day and time that suits. We match you with the closest verified dealer and confirm within the hour.

Drive it

Turn up, keys ready, zero sales pressure. Love it? We can negotiate the deal for you. Don't? Walk away, no cost.

Eddy negotiates for fun.
We negotiate for you.

We handle the price, finance and trade-in so you get the best deal.

We negotiate the price

Our buyers know exactly what dealers will accept. On average we save buyers thousands off the sticker.

Finance sorted

We compare lenders and line up pre-approval before your drive, so you can buy on the spot if you love it.

Trade-in & sell

Drive your current car to the appointment and we'll get you competing valuations on the same day.

Real buyers tell us what they think

"Within 2 hours of contacting Alex, I was already in contact with dealerships and test driving Utes. Within 24hrs he had the perfect Ute for me."

Daniel — Melbourne

"Was chasing a new family car urgently. We got a car quicker than expected — Alex made it easy and organised all the finance and helped me sell my car."

Priya — Sydney

"I was time poor and the team just made it seamless for me. The pinnacle of professionalism and reliability. Highly recommended!"

Marcus — Brisbane

Real people helping make test drives easier, clearer and less awkward.

Dealership people who have helped BATD customers get behind the wheel.

Licence to Co-Drive is BATD’s mark for dealership people who meet our standard for handoff, product knowledge and customer experience.

Licence to Co-DriveBATD-CD-024

BATD
CERT

Amanda Chappell

City Ford

Ford dealership partner

Helping create simpler, better test-drive handoffs for customers.

FordHandoffs

✓ BATD Backed

Licence to Co-DriveBATD-CD-031

BATD
CERT

Jacob Weir

Blood Toyota

Toyota dealership partner

Helping create simpler, better test-drive handoffs for customers.

ToyotaHandoffs

✓ BATD Backed

Licence to Co-DriveBATD-CD-017

BATD
CERT

Karen Sharp

Reef City Motors

Dealership partner

Helping create simpler, better test-drive handoffs for customers.

Handoffs

✓ BATD Backed

Licence to Co-DriveBATD-CD-042

BATD
CERT

Nick Krilis

City Mazda

Mazda dealership partner

Helping create simpler, better test-drive handoffs for customers.

MazdaHandoffs

✓ BATD Backed

Licence Declined

LICENCE
REVOKED

Application
under review

Not all dealership contacts meet the BATD standard.

• Poor handoff

• Lack of product knowledge

• Slow follow-up

• Customer experience concerns

“If we wouldn’t trust them with our customers, they don’t get the licence.”

✕ Not BATD Backed

We aim to connect customers with the best dealership people available for the car, location and experience they need.

Availability varies by dealer, model and location.

Curious how it works?

Questions Eddy
never had.

Fair
questions,
honest
answers.

Short answerYou can.

The honest bitIf you already know the exact car, dealership and person you want to deal with, go for it.

Why it mattersMost people don't want to ring around, chase callbacks, explain themselves twice or walk into a dealership cold. BATD lines up the car, timing and handoff so the test drive feels less awkward and more useful.

Still have questions?

We’re real people. Ask away.

More than test drives

Every car move,
handled.

Book a Test Drive is more than a booking service. From vehicle finance and new car buying to selling your car, our team handles the whole changeover — so you get the right car, the right loan and the best price without the dealership runaround.

Vehicle finance & car loans

Compare car loan options across a panel of lenders and get finance pre-approval sorted before your test drive. Our licensed finance brokers arrange new and used car loans, novated leases and business vehicle finance Australia-wide.

New car buying service

Buying a new car? We search dealer stock nationally, negotiate the drive-away price on your behalf and manage the paperwork through to delivery. On average our buyers save thousands off the sticker price.

Sell your car or trade in

Get competing valuations for your current car on the same day — no listings, no tyre-kickers. Sell your car outright or trade it in as part of your changeover and we make sure the numbers stack up.

Know what your car can tow

Buying for the boat, van or trailer? Check towing capacity, tow ball download and legal limits for thousands of vehicles at KnowMyTow — our free Australian towing capacity checker.

Check towing capacity →

Your next car is a drive away.

Free to book. No pressure. Just great drives.

Eddy already knows.
We help everyone
else decide.

Still deciding?

Know what changing cars will actually cost before stepping into a dealership.

Not everyoneis Eddy.

Australia’s firstcar changeover estimator.

What’s everyonetest driving this month?

everyone knowsan Eddy.

600+ models?Let’s narrow it down.

What brandeven is that?

It’s easy.

Eddy negotiates for fun.We negotiate for you.

Real buyers tell us what they think

Real people helping make test drives easier, clearer and less awkward.

Fairquestions,honestanswers.

Every car move,handled.

Vehicle finance & car loans

New car buying service

Sell your car or trade in

Know what your car can tow

Your next car is a drive away.

Still deciding?

Not everyone
is Eddy.

Australia’s first
car changeover estimator.

What’s everyone
test driving this month?

everyone knows
an Eddy.

600+ models?
Let’s narrow it down.

What brand
even is that?

Eddy negotiates for fun.
We negotiate for you.

Fair
questions,
honest
answers.

Every car move,
handled.