4WD Monthly
Used touring 4WD on a remote Australian track

How

Buying a used 4WD — what to check

The inspection is boring. That is why it works.

First look
Rust
Second look
History
The maths
GVM
If money is real
Specialist

When buying a used 4WD, check rust, service history, whether a lift and tyres still match legal and GVM reality, and whether recovery points are actually rated. Then take a specialist if the money is serious. Archive used-buy URLs still resolve under /articles/buying-used/.

Definition

GVM. Gross vehicle mass — the legal maximum the vehicle can weigh. Accessories are not free.

Verify before you travel. Track conditions, permits, recovery ratings, and vehicle specs change. Confirm with parks authorities and manufacturers. This site is informational — not a dealer or booking agent.

Questions

Questions people actually ask

Rust, service history, lift/tyres versus GVM and law, and rated recovery points. This page is the list.

Open a model inspection

60 Series, Wrangler, Navara, and Mighty Mouse still have archive URLs.