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			{{Infobox website
			\| name = CarExpert
			\| logo =
			\| website_type = [[Automotive]]-related news and car reviews
			\| language = English
			\| founded =
			\| headquarters =
			\| headquarters_city =
			\| headquarters_country = Australia
			\| area_served = Australia
			\| founder = {{ubl\|Anthony Crawford\|Alborz Fallah\|Paul Maric}}
			\| key_people =
			\| industry = Automotive
			\| products =
			\| services =
			\| num_employees =
			\| parent =
			\| website = {{URL\|carexpert.com.au}}
			\| current_status = Active
			}}

	'''CarExpert''' is an Australian website that provides [[automotive]]-related news and car reviews.<ref name="cmail">{{Cite web\|url=https://cyprus-mail.com/2021/10/26/carexpert-com-au-snaps-up-website-of-the-year-award/\|title=CarExpert.com.au snaps up Website of the Year Award \|website=[[Cyprus Mail]]}}</ref>		'''CarExpert''' is an Australian website that provides [[automotive]]-related news and car reviews.<ref name="cmail">{{Cite web\|url=https://cyprus-mail.com/2021/10/26/carexpert-com-au-snaps-up-website-of-the-year-award/\|title=CarExpert.com.au snaps up Website of the Year Award \|website=[[Cyprus Mail]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.afr.com/street-talk/carexpert-recuts-equity-raising-rich-lister-tips-in-20220913-p5bhq0\|title=CarExpert recuts equity raising, Rich Lister tips in\|date=13 September 2022\|website=[[Australian Financial Review]]}}</ref> It also includes a car [[Online marketplace\|marketplace]], called the CarExpert Exchange, which connects vehicle buyers to [[car dealership]]s.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Palmer-Derrien \|first=Stephanie \|date=2020-10-21 \|title=“An entrepreneur at heart”: CarAdvice co-founder Alborz Fallah raises $3 million for new motor media venture \|url=https://www.smartcompany.com.au/startupsmart/news/carexpert-funding-alborz-fallah-caradvice-co-founder/ \|access-date=2026-08-06 \|website=SmartCompany \|language=en-AU}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web \|date=2025-10-20 \|title=CarExpert launches Australia’s first large-scale car buying service \|url=https://autotalk.com.au/industry-news/carexpert-launches-australias-first-large-scale-car-buying-service \|access-date=2026-08-06 \|website=Autotalk Australia \|language=en-US}}</ref> As of October 2021, the site attracted 1.4 million Australian visitors, with another 1.5 million views on its [[YouTube]] channel.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Shepherd \|first=Emma \|date=2021-10-28 \|title=Seven's stake in CarExpert more than just a traffic play, says Alborz Fallah \|url=https://mumbrella.com.au/sevens-stake-in-carexpert-more-than-just-a-traffic-play-says-alborz-fallah-710481 \|access-date=2026-06-29 \|website=Mumbrella \|language=en-US}}</ref>

	The company is headquartered in Brisbane, Queensland, with offices in [[Sydney]] and [[Melbourne]].		The company is headquartered in Brisbane, Queensland, with offices in [[Sydney]] and [[Melbourne]].

	==History==		==History==
	CarExpert was founded by Anthony Crawford, Alborz Fallah, and Paul Maric as a news publication in 2020.<ref name="afr">{{Cite web\|url=https://www.afr.com/street-talk/carexpert-raising-10m-to-buy-price-my-car-ipo-in-2024-20220422-p5afhj\|title=CarExpert raising $10m to buy Price My Car; IPO next\|date=April 22, 2022\|website=Australian Financial Review\|last=Macdonald\|first=Anthony\|last2=Thompson\|first2=Sarah\|last3=Sood\|first3=Kanika}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.couriermail.com.au/business/coronavirus-border-closures-creating-ghost-flights/news-story/a9119329f5a28c1d72470f9b02f3fb14\|title=Coronavirus border closures 'creating ghost flights'}}</ref> They previously founded a similar website named CarAdvice, which was acquired by [[Nine Entertainment]] for $30 million.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.afr.com/companies/media-and-marketing/caradvice-to-be-sold-to-nine-for-a-reported-30-million-20160902-gr7ulx\|title=CarAdvice to be sold to Nine for a reported $30 million\|date=2 September 2016\|website=Australian Financial Review}}</ref> It uses a reverse [[subscription model]] in which it charges the car manufacturer for the people that read its car reviews.		CarExpert was founded by Anthony Crawford, Alborz Fallah, and Paul Maric as a news publication in 2020.<ref name="afr">{{Cite web\|url=https://www.afr.com/street-talk/carexpert-raising-10m-to-buy-price-my-car-ipo-in-2024-20220422-p5afhj\|title=CarExpert raising $10m to buy Price My Car; IPO next\|date=April 22, 2022\|website=Australian Financial Review\|last=Macdonald\|first=Anthony\|last2=Thompson\|first2=Sarah\|last3=Sood\|first3=Kanika}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.couriermail.com.au/business/coronavirus-border-closures-creating-ghost-flights/news-story/a9119329f5a28c1d72470f9b02f3fb14\|title=Coronavirus border closures 'creating ghost flights'}}</ref> They previously founded a similar website named CarAdvice, which was acquired by [[Nine Entertainment]] for $30 million.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.afr.com/companies/media-and-marketing/caradvice-to-be-sold-to-nine-for-a-reported-30-million-20160902-gr7ulx\|title=CarAdvice to be sold to Nine for a reported $30 million\|date=2 September 2016\|website=Australian Financial Review}}</ref> It uses a reverse [[subscription model]] in which it charges the car manufacturer for the people that read its car reviews.<ref name="au1">{{Cite web\|url=https://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/companies/carexpert-gears-up-as-seven-west-media-takes-strategic-stake/news-story/38380b2d0e9a3a8959b02809ceddaf05\|title=CarExpert gears up as Seven West Media takes strategic stake\|website=[[The Australian]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/technology/cameras-ai-drive-car-sales/news-story/7e6008fee22779d601b8a5b7a7021ce2\|title=Cameras, AI drive car sales\|website=The Australian}}</ref>

	In 2021, [[Seven West Media]], which owns Australian news service [[Seven News]], acquired a minority stake on the website for $4 million and made the website its automotive partner.<ref name="afr"/><ref name="au1"/><ref>{{Cite web \|last=Mellor \|first=John \|date=2024-02-06 \|title=On the road to an IPO \|url=https://premium.goauto.com.au/on-the-road-to-an-ipo/ \|access-date=2026-08-14 \|website=GoAutoNews Premium \|language=en-AU}}</ref> That same year, CarExpert received the website of the year award.<ref name="cmail"/> CarExpert also opened its first retail store in 2021, showcasing new cars, in [[Westfield Warringah Mall]] in Sydney.		In 2021, [[Seven West Media]], which owns Australian news service [[Seven News]], acquired a minority stake on the website for $4 million and made the website its automotive partner.<ref name="afr"/><ref name="au1"/><ref>{{Cite web \|last=Mellor \|first=John \|date=2024-02-06 \|title=On the road to an IPO \|url=https://premium.goauto.com.au/on-the-road-to-an-ipo/ \|access-date=2026-08-14 \|website=GoAutoNews Premium \|language=en-AU}}</ref> That same year, CarExpert received the website of the year award.<ref name="cmail"/> CarExpert also opened its first retail store in 2021, showcasing new cars, in [[Westfield Warringah Mall]] in Sydney.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.smh.com.au/business/companies/car-dealerships-hit-top-gear-as-the-new-tenants-in-town-20220811-p5b93z.html\|title=Car dealerships hit top gear as the new tenants in town\|first=Carolyn\|last=Cummins\|date=12 August 2022\|website=[[Sydney Morning Herald]]}}</ref>

	In 2022, CarExpert received $10 million in investment gaming billionaire Laurence Escalante. Following the investment, CarExpert acquired Australian valuation and marketplace company Price My Car and announced an expansion of its operations into [[Western Australia]].<ref name="west">{{Cite web\|url=https://thewest.com.au/business/automotive/laurence-escalante-backed-carexpert-revs-up-for-wa-expansion-c-8545256\|title=Escalante-backed car website revs up for WA expansion\|date=14 October 2022\|website=[[The West Australian]]}}</ref><ref name="afr"/> Since its foundation, it was mostly active on the East Coast of Australia.<ref name="west" /> In 2023, CarExpert launched its new car buying platform using the technology acquired from Price My Car technology, using a [[Pay per sale\|pay-per-sale]] model.		In 2022, CarExpert received $10 million in investment gaming billionaire Laurence Escalante. Following the investment, CarExpert acquired Australian valuation and marketplace company Price My Car and announced an expansion of its operations into [[Western Australia]].<ref name="west">{{Cite web\|url=https://thewest.com.au/business/automotive/laurence-escalante-backed-carexpert-revs-up-for-wa-expansion-c-8545256\|title=Escalante-backed car website revs up for WA expansion\|date=14 October 2022\|website=[[The West Australian]]}}</ref><ref name="afr"/> Since its foundation, it was mostly active on the East Coast of Australia.<ref name="west" /> In 2023, CarExpert launched its new car buying platform using the technology acquired from Price My Car technology, using a [[Pay per sale\|pay-per-sale]] model.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Mellor \|first=John \|date=2023-10-17 \|title=CarExpert reinvents itself \|url=https://premium.goauto.com.au/carexpert-reinvents-itself/ \|access-date=2026-08-20 \|website=GoAutoNews Premium \|language=en-AU}}</ref>

	In October 2023, CarExpert announced the results of another $3 million capital raise, valuing the company at $50 million with an annual turnover of $15 million. Investors in this round included gaming billionaire Laurence Escalante and [[Seven West Media]].<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/online-newcar-classified-site-carexperts-valuation-hits-50m-on-capital-raising/news-story/0d17c403015b9f0a251b9e89b6a60158\|title=Online new-car classified site CarExpert's valuation hits $50m on capital raising\|date=22 October 2023\|website=[[The Australian]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.smartcompany.com.au/startupsmart/news/ten-aussie-startups-raised-39-million-week/\|title=Ten Aussie startups that raised $39 million this week\|date=27 October 2023\|website=Smart Company}}</ref>		In October 2023, CarExpert announced the results of another $3 million capital raise, valuing the company at $50 million with an annual turnover of $15 million. Investors in this round included gaming billionaire Laurence Escalante and [[Seven West Media]].<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/online-newcar-classified-site-carexperts-valuation-hits-50m-on-capital-raising/news-story/0d17c403015b9f0a251b9e89b6a60158\|title=Online new-car classified site CarExpert's valuation hits $50m on capital raising\|date=22 October 2023\|website=[[The Australian]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.smartcompany.com.au/startupsmart/news/ten-aussie-startups-raised-39-million-week/\|title=Ten Aussie startups that raised $39 million this week\|date=27 October 2023\|website=Smart Company}}</ref>

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	==History==		==History==
	CarExpert was founded by Anthony Crawford, Alborz Fallah, and Paul Maric as a news publication in 2020.<ref name="afr">{{Cite web\|url=https://www.afr.com/street-talk/carexpert-raising-10m-to-buy-price-my-car-ipo-in-2024-20220422-p5afhj\|title=CarExpert raising $10m to buy Price My Car; IPO next\|date=April 22, 2022\|website=Australian Financial Review\|last=Macdonald\|first=Anthony\|last2=Thompson\|first2=Sarah\|last3=Sood\|first3=Kanika}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.couriermail.com.au/business/coronavirus-border-closures-creating-ghost-flights/news-story/a9119329f5a28c1d72470f9b02f3fb14\|title=Coronavirus border closures 'creating ghost flights'}}</ref> They previously founded a similar website named CarAdvice, which was acquired by [[Nine Entertainment]] for $30 million.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.afr.com/companies/media-and-marketing/caradvice-to-be-sold-to-nine-for-a-reported-30-million-20160902-gr7ulx\|title=CarAdvice to be sold to Nine for a reported $30 million\|date=2 September 2016\|website=Australian Financial Review}}</ref> It uses a reverse [[subscription model]] in which it charges the car manufacturer for the people that read its car reviews.<ref name="au1">{{Cite web\|url=https://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/companies/carexpert-gears-up-as-seven-west-media-takes-strategic-stake/news-story/38380b2d0e9a3a8959b02809ceddaf05\|title=CarExpert gears up as Seven West Media takes strategic stake\|website=[[The Australian]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/technology/cameras-ai-drive-car-sales/news-story/7e6008fee22779d601b8a5b7a7021ce2\|title=Cameras, AI drive car sales\|website=The Australian}}</ref>		CarExpert was founded by Anthony Crawford, Alborz Fallah, and Paul Maric as a news publication in 2020.<ref name="afr">{{Cite web\|url=https://www.afr.com/street-talk/carexpert-raising-10m-to-buy-price-my-car-ipo-in-2024-20220422-p5afhj\|title=CarExpert raising $10m to buy Price My Car; IPO next\|date=April 22, 2022\|website=Australian Financial Review\|last=Macdonald\|first=Anthony\|last2=Thompson\|first2=Sarah\|last3=Sood\|first3=Kanika}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.couriermail.com.au/business/coronavirus-border-closures-creating-ghost-flights/news-story/a9119329f5a28c1d72470f9b02f3fb14\|title=Coronavirus border closures 'creating ghost flights'}}</ref> They previously founded a similar website named CarAdvice, which was acquired by [[Nine Entertainment]] for $30 million.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.afr.com/companies/media-and-marketing/caradvice-to-be-sold-to-nine-for-a-reported-30-million-20160902-gr7ulx\|title=CarAdvice to be sold to Nine for a reported $30 million\|date=2 September 2016\|website=Australian Financial Review}}</ref> It uses a reverse [[subscription model]] in which it charges the car manufacturer for the people that read its car reviews.

	In 2021, [[Seven West Media]], which owns Australian news service [[Seven News]], acquired a minority stake on the website for $4 million and made the website its automotive partner.<ref name="afr"/><ref name="au1"/><ref>{{Cite web \|last=Mellor \|first=John \|date=2024-02-06 \|title=On the road to an IPO \|url=https://premium.goauto.com.au/on-the-road-to-an-ipo/ \|access-date=2026-08-14 \|website=GoAutoNews Premium \|language=en-AU}}</ref> That same year, CarExpert received the website of the year award.<ref name="cmail"/> CarExpert also opened its first retail store in 2021, showcasing new cars, in [[Westfield Warringah Mall]] in Sydney.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.smh.com.au/business/companies/car-dealerships-hit-top-gear-as-the-new-tenants-in-town-20220811-p5b93z.html\|title=Car dealerships hit top gear as the new tenants in town\|first=Carolyn\|last=Cummins\|date=12 August 2022\|website=[[Sydney Morning Herald]]}}</ref>		In 2021, [[Seven West Media]], which owns Australian news service [[Seven News]], acquired a minority stake on the website for $4 million and made the website its automotive partner.<ref name="afr"/><ref name="au1"/><ref>{{Cite web \|last=Mellor \|first=John \|date=2024-02-06 \|title=On the road to an IPO \|url=https://premium.goauto.com.au/on-the-road-to-an-ipo/ \|access-date=2026-08-14 \|website=GoAutoNews Premium \|language=en-AU}}</ref> That same year, CarExpert received the website of the year award.<ref name="cmail"/> CarExpert also opened its first retail store in 2021, showcasing new cars, in [[Westfield Warringah Mall]] in Sydney.

	In 2022, CarExpert received $10 million in investment gaming billionaire Laurence Escalante. Following the investment, CarExpert acquired Australian valuation and marketplace company Price My Car and announced an expansion of its operations into [[Western Australia]].<ref name="west">{{Cite web\|url=https://thewest.com.au/business/automotive/laurence-escalante-backed-carexpert-revs-up-for-wa-expansion-c-8545256\|title=Escalante-backed car website revs up for WA expansion\|date=14 October 2022\|website=[[The West Australian]]}}</ref><ref name="afr"/> Since its foundation, it was mostly active on the East Coast of Australia.<ref name="west" /> In 2023, CarExpert launched its new car buying platform using the technology acquired from Price My Car technology, using a [[Pay per sale\|pay-per-sale]] model.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Mellor \|first=John \|date=2023-10-17 \|title=CarExpert reinvents itself \|url=https://premium.goauto.com.au/carexpert-reinvents-itself/ \|access-date=2026-08-20 \|website=GoAutoNews Premium \|language=en-AU}}</ref>		In 2022, CarExpert received $10 million in investment gaming billionaire Laurence Escalante. Following the investment, CarExpert acquired Australian valuation and marketplace company Price My Car and announced an expansion of its operations into [[Western Australia]].<ref name="west">{{Cite web\|url=https://thewest.com.au/business/automotive/laurence-escalante-backed-carexpert-revs-up-for-wa-expansion-c-8545256\|title=Escalante-backed car website revs up for WA expansion\|date=14 October 2022\|website=[[The West Australian]]}}</ref><ref name="afr"/> Since its foundation, it was mostly active on the East Coast of Australia.<ref name="west" /> In 2023, CarExpert launched its new car buying platform using the technology acquired from Price My Car technology, using a [[Pay per sale\|pay-per-sale]] model.

	In October 2023, CarExpert announced the results of another $3 million capital raise, valuing the company at $50 million with an annual turnover of $15 million. Investors in this round included gaming billionaire Laurence Escalante and [[Seven West Media]].<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/online-newcar-classified-site-carexperts-valuation-hits-50m-on-capital-raising/news-story/0d17c403015b9f0a251b9e89b6a60158\|title=Online new-car classified site CarExpert's valuation hits $50m on capital raising\|date=22 October 2023\|website=[[The Australian]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.smartcompany.com.au/startupsmart/news/ten-aussie-startups-raised-39-million-week/\|title=Ten Aussie startups that raised $39 million this week\|date=27 October 2023\|website=Smart Company}}</ref>		In October 2023, CarExpert announced the results of another $3 million capital raise, valuing the company at $50 million with an annual turnover of $15 million. Investors in this round included gaming billionaire Laurence Escalante and [[Seven West Media]].<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/online-newcar-classified-site-carexperts-valuation-hits-50m-on-capital-raising/news-story/0d17c403015b9f0a251b9e89b6a60158\|title=Online new-car classified site CarExpert's valuation hits $50m on capital raising\|date=22 October 2023\|website=[[The Australian]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.smartcompany.com.au/startupsmart/news/ten-aussie-startups-raised-39-million-week/\|title=Ten Aussie startups that raised $39 million this week\|date=27 October 2023\|website=Smart Company}}</ref>

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	'''CarExpert''' is an Australian website that provides [[automotive]]-related news and car reviews.<ref name="cmail">{{Cite web\|url=https://cyprus-mail.com/2021/10/26/carexpert-com-au-snaps-up-website-of-the-year-award/\|title=CarExpert.com.au snaps up Website of the Year Award \|website=[[Cyprus Mail]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.afr.com/street-talk/carexpert-recuts-equity-raising-rich-lister-tips-in-20220913-p5bhq0\|title=CarExpert recuts equity raising, Rich Lister tips in\|date=13 September 2022\|website=[[Australian Financial Review]]}}</ref> It also includes a car [[Online marketplace\|marketplace]], called the CarExpert Exchange, which connects vehicle buyers to [[car dealership]]s.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Palmer-Derrien \|first=Stephanie \|date=2020-10-21 \|title=“An entrepreneur at heart”: CarAdvice co-founder Alborz Fallah raises $3 million for new motor media venture \|url=https://www.smartcompany.com.au/startupsmart/news/carexpert-funding-alborz-fallah-caradvice-co-founder/ \|access-date=2026-08-06 \|website=SmartCompany \|language=en-AU}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web \|date=2025-10-20 \|title=CarExpert launches Australia’s first large-scale car buying service \|url=https://autotalk.com.au/industry-news/carexpert-launches-australias-first-large-scale-car-buying-service \|access-date=2026-08-06 \|website=Autotalk Australia \|language=en-US}}</ref> As of October 2021, the site attracted 1.4 million Australian visitors, with another 1.5 million views on its [[YouTube]] channel.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Shepherd \|first=Emma \|date=2021-10-28 \|title=Seven's stake in CarExpert more than just a traffic play, says Alborz Fallah \|url=https://mumbrella.com.au/sevens-stake-in-carexpert-more-than-just-a-traffic-play-says-alborz-fallah-710481 \|access-date=2026-06-29 \|website=Mumbrella \|language=en-US}}</ref>		'''CarExpert''' is an Australian website that provides [[automotive]]-related news and car reviews.<ref name="cmail">{{Cite web\|url=https://cyprus-mail.com/2021/10/26/carexpert-com-au-snaps-up-website-of-the-year-award/\|title=CarExpert.com.au snaps up Website of the Year Award \|website=[[Cyprus Mail]]}}</ref>

	The company is headquartered in Brisbane, Queensland, with offices in [[Sydney]] and [[Melbourne]].		The company is headquartered in Brisbane, Queensland, with offices in [[Sydney]] and [[Melbourne]].

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	~~{{Infobox website~~
	~~\| name = CarExpert~~
	~~\| logo =~~
	~~\| website_type = [[Automotive]]-related news and car reviews~~
	~~\| language = English~~
	~~\| founded =~~
	~~\| headquarters =~~
	~~\| headquarters_city =~~
	~~\| headquarters_country = Australia~~
	~~\| area_served = Australia~~
	~~\| founder = {{ubl\|Anthony Crawford\|Alborz Fallah\|Paul Maric}}~~
	~~\| key_people =~~
	~~\| industry = Automotive~~
	~~\| products =~~
	~~\| services =~~
	~~\| num_employees =~~
	~~\| parent =~~
	~~\| website = {{URL\|carexpert.com.au}}~~
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'''CarExpert''' is an Australian website that provides [[automotive]]-related news and car reviews.<ref name="cmail">{{Cite web|url=https://cyprus-mail.com/2021/10/26/carexpert-com-au-snaps-up-website-of-the-year-award/|title=CarExpert.com.au snaps up Website of the Year Award |website=[[Cyprus Mail]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.afr.com/street-talk/carexpert-recuts-equity-raising-rich-lister-tips-in-20220913-p5bhq0|title=CarExpert recuts equity raising, Rich Lister tips in|date=13 September 2022|website=[[Australian Financial Review]]}}</ref> It also includes a car [[Online marketplace|marketplace]], called the CarExpert Exchange, which connects vehicle buyers to [[car dealership]]s.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Palmer-Derrien |first=Stephanie |date=2020-10-21 |title=“An entrepreneur at heart”: CarAdvice co-founder Alborz Fallah raises $3 million for new motor media venture |url=https://www.smartcompany.com.au/startupsmart/news/carexpert-funding-alborz-fallah-caradvice-co-founder/ |access-date=2026-08-06 |website=SmartCompany |language=en-AU}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-10-20 |title=CarExpert launches Australia’s first large-scale car buying service |url=https://autotalk.com.au/industry-news/carexpert-launches-australias-first-large-scale-car-buying-service |access-date=2026-08-06 |website=Autotalk Australia |language=en-US}}</ref> As of October 2021, the site attracted 1.4 million Australian visitors, with another 1.5 million views on its [[YouTube]] channel.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Shepherd |first=Emma |date=2021-10-28 |title=Seven's stake in CarExpert more than just a traffic play, says Alborz Fallah |url=https://mumbrella.com.au/sevens-stake-in-carexpert-more-than-just-a-traffic-play-says-alborz-fallah-710481 |access-date=2026-06-29 |website=Mumbrella |language=en-US}}</ref>

The company is headquartered in Brisbane, Queensland, with offices in [[Sydney]] and [[Melbourne]].

==History==
CarExpert was founded by Anthony Crawford, Alborz Fallah, and Paul Maric as a news publication in 2020.<ref name="afr">{{Cite web|url=https://www.afr.com/street-talk/carexpert-raising-10m-to-buy-price-my-car-ipo-in-2024-20220422-p5afhj|title=CarExpert raising $10m to buy Price My Car; IPO next|date=April 22, 2022|website=Australian Financial Review|last=Macdonald|first=Anthony|last2=Thompson|first2=Sarah|last3=Sood|first3=Kanika}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.couriermail.com.au/business/coronavirus-border-closures-creating-ghost-flights/news-story/a9119329f5a28c1d72470f9b02f3fb14|title=Coronavirus border closures 'creating ghost flights'}}</ref> They previously founded a similar website named CarAdvice, which was acquired by [[Nine Entertainment]] for $30 million.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.afr.com/companies/media-and-marketing/caradvice-to-be-sold-to-nine-for-a-reported-30-million-20160902-gr7ulx|title=CarAdvice to be sold to Nine for a reported $30 million|date=2 September 2016|website=Australian Financial Review}}</ref> It uses a reverse [[subscription model]] in which it charges the car manufacturer for the people that read its car reviews.<ref name="au1">{{Cite web|url=https://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/companies/carexpert-gears-up-as-seven-west-media-takes-strategic-stake/news-story/38380b2d0e9a3a8959b02809ceddaf05|title=CarExpert gears up as Seven West Media takes strategic stake|website=[[The Australian]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/technology/cameras-ai-drive-car-sales/news-story/7e6008fee22779d601b8a5b7a7021ce2|title=Cameras, AI drive car sales|website=The Australian}}</ref>

In 2021, [[Seven West Media]], which owns Australian news service [[Seven News]], acquired a minority stake on the website for $4 million and made the website its automotive partner.<ref name="afr"/><ref name="au1"/><ref>{{Cite web |last=Mellor |first=John |date=2024-02-06 |title=On the road to an IPO |url=https://premium.goauto.com.au/on-the-road-to-an-ipo/ |access-date=2026-08-14 |website=GoAutoNews Premium |language=en-AU}}</ref> That same year, CarExpert received the website of the year award.<ref name="cmail"/> CarExpert also opened its first retail store in 2021, showcasing new cars, in [[Westfield Warringah Mall]] in Sydney.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.smh.com.au/business/companies/car-dealerships-hit-top-gear-as-the-new-tenants-in-town-20220811-p5b93z.html|title=Car dealerships hit top gear as the new tenants in town|first=Carolyn|last=Cummins|date=12 August 2022|website=[[Sydney Morning Herald]]}}</ref>

In 2022, CarExpert received $10 million in investment gaming billionaire Laurence Escalante. Following the investment, CarExpert acquired Australian valuation and marketplace company Price My Car and announced an expansion of its operations into [[Western Australia]].<ref name="west">{{Cite web|url=https://thewest.com.au/business/automotive/laurence-escalante-backed-carexpert-revs-up-for-wa-expansion-c-8545256|title=Escalante-backed car website revs up for WA expansion|date=14 October 2022|website=[[The West Australian]]}}</ref><ref name="afr"/> Since its foundation, it was mostly active on the East Coast of Australia.<ref name="west" /> In 2023, CarExpert launched its new car buying platform using the technology acquired from Price My Car technology, using a [[Pay per sale|pay-per-sale]] model.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Mellor |first=John |date=2023-10-17 |title=CarExpert reinvents itself |url=https://premium.goauto.com.au/carexpert-reinvents-itself/ |access-date=2026-08-20 |website=GoAutoNews Premium |language=en-AU}}</ref>

In October 2023, CarExpert announced the results of another $3 million capital raise, valuing the company at $50 million with an annual turnover of $15 million. Investors in this round included gaming billionaire Laurence Escalante and [[Seven West Media]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/online-newcar-classified-site-carexperts-valuation-hits-50m-on-capital-raising/news-story/0d17c403015b9f0a251b9e89b6a60158|title=Online new-car classified site CarExpert's valuation hits $50m on capital raising|date=22 October 2023|website=[[The Australian]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.smartcompany.com.au/startupsmart/news/ten-aussie-startups-raised-39-million-week/|title=Ten Aussie startups that raised $39 million this week|date=27 October 2023|website=Smart Company}}</ref>

In February 2026, CarExpert entered the [[New Zealand]] market via a partnership with New Zealand auction site [[Trade Me]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-11-20 |title=CarExpert to enter NZ with listing partner |url=https://autotalk.com.au/news/carexpert-to-enter-nz-with-listing-partner |access-date=2026-06-29 |website=Autotalk Australia |language=en-US}}</ref>

The website is in process to be publicly listed.<ref name="afr" />

==Awards and recognition==
* 2021 and 2022: Website of the year<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://7news.com.au/lifestyle/motoring/carexpert-wins-brand-and-website-of-the-year-at-publish-awards-c-8180120|title=CarExpert wins Brand and Website of the Year at Publish Awards|date=9 September 2022|website=[[Seven News]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.perthnow.com.au/lifestyle/motoring/carexpert-wins-brand-and-website-of-the-year-at-publish-awards-c-8180116|title=CarExpert wins Brand and Website of the Year at Publish Awards|date=9 September 2022|website=[[PerthNow]]}}</ref>
* 2023: Paul Maric, [[Commonwealth Bank]], Entrepreneur of the Year<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://smallbizweek.com.au/2023events/awards/|title=Winners and Finalists|date=9 September 2023|website=Commonwealth Bank Small Biz Awards}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://7news.com.au/lifestyle/motoring/carexpert-wins-commbank-entrepreneur-of-the-year-business-award-c-10763360|title=CarExpert wins CommBank Entrepreneur of the Year business award|date=25 May 2023|website=[[Seven News]]}}</ref>
* 2024: Paul Maric, Presenter of the Year; CarTalk, media outlet of the year<ref>{{Cite web |last=Barry |first=Robert |date=2024-04-23 |title=Nissan’s Emily Fadayev voted PR Person of the Year |url=https://autotalk.com.au/industry-news/nissans-emily-fadayev-voted-pr-person-of-the-year |access-date=2026-09-09 |website=Autotalk Australia |language=en-US}}</ref>

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
*{{Official website|https://www.carexpert.com.au/}}

[[Category:Australian websites]]
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