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{{Infobox website
| name                = CarExpert
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| website_type        = [[Automotive]]-related news and car reviews
| language            = English
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| headquarters_country = Australia
| area_served          = Australia
| founder              = {{ubl|Anthony Crawford|Alborz Fallah|Paul Maric}}
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| industry            = Automotive
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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>
'''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&#8217;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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CarExpert is an Australian website that provides automotive-related news and car reviews.[1][2] It also includes a car marketplace, called the CarExpert Exchange, which connects vehicle buyers to car dealerships.[3][4] As of October 2021, the site attracted 1.4 million Australian visitors, with another 1.5 million views on its YouTube channel.[5]

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.[6][7] They previously founded a similar website named CarAdvice, which was acquired by Nine Entertainment for $30 million.[8] It uses a reverse subscription model in which it charges the car manufacturer for the people that read its car reviews.[9][10]

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.[6][9][11] That same year, CarExpert received the website of the year award.[1] CarExpert also opened its first retail store in 2021, showcasing new cars, in Westfield Warringah Mall in Sydney.[12]

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.[13][6] Since its foundation, it was mostly active on the East Coast of Australia.[13] In 2023, CarExpert launched its new car buying platform using the technology acquired from Price My Car technology, using a pay-per-sale model.[14]

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.[15][16]

In February 2026, CarExpert entered the New Zealand market via a partnership with New Zealand auction site Trade Me.[17]

The website is in process to be publicly listed.[6]

Awards and recognition

  • 2021 and 2022: Website of the year[18][19]
  • 2023: Paul Maric, Commonwealth Bank, Entrepreneur of the Year[20][21]
  • 2024: Paul Maric, Presenter of the Year; CarTalk, media outlet of the year[22]

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "CarExpert.com.au snaps up Website of the Year Award". https://cyprus-mail.com/2021/10/26/carexpert-com-au-snaps-up-website-of-the-year-award/. 
  2. ↑ "CarExpert recuts equity raising, Rich Lister tips in". 13 September 2022. https://www.afr.com/street-talk/carexpert-recuts-equity-raising-rich-lister-tips-in-20220913-p5bhq0. 
  3. ↑ Palmer-Derrien, Stephanie (2020-10-21). "“An entrepreneur at heart”: CarAdvice co-founder Alborz Fallah raises $3 million for new motor media venture" (in en-AU). https://www.smartcompany.com.au/startupsmart/news/carexpert-funding-alborz-fallah-caradvice-co-founder/. 
  4. ↑ "CarExpert launches Australia’s first large-scale car buying service" (in en-US). 2025-10-20. https://autotalk.com.au/industry-news/carexpert-launches-australias-first-large-scale-car-buying-service. 
  5. ↑ Shepherd, Emma (2021-10-28). "Seven's stake in CarExpert more than just a traffic play, says Alborz Fallah" (in en-US). https://mumbrella.com.au/sevens-stake-in-carexpert-more-than-just-a-traffic-play-says-alborz-fallah-710481. 
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3 Macdonald, Anthony; Thompson, Sarah; Sood, Kanika (April 22, 2022). "CarExpert raising $10m to buy Price My Car; IPO next". https://www.afr.com/street-talk/carexpert-raising-10m-to-buy-price-my-car-ipo-in-2024-20220422-p5afhj. 
  7. ↑ "Coronavirus border closures 'creating ghost flights'". https://www.couriermail.com.au/business/coronavirus-border-closures-creating-ghost-flights/news-story/a9119329f5a28c1d72470f9b02f3fb14. 
  8. ↑ "CarAdvice to be sold to Nine for a reported $30 million". 2 September 2016. https://www.afr.com/companies/media-and-marketing/caradvice-to-be-sold-to-nine-for-a-reported-30-million-20160902-gr7ulx. 
  9. ↑ 9.0 9.1 "CarExpert gears up as Seven West Media takes strategic stake". https://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/companies/carexpert-gears-up-as-seven-west-media-takes-strategic-stake/news-story/38380b2d0e9a3a8959b02809ceddaf05. 
  10. ↑ "Cameras, AI drive car sales". https://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/technology/cameras-ai-drive-car-sales/news-story/7e6008fee22779d601b8a5b7a7021ce2. 
  11. ↑ Mellor, John (2024-02-06). "On the road to an IPO" (in en-AU). https://premium.goauto.com.au/on-the-road-to-an-ipo/. 
  12. ↑ Cummins, Carolyn (12 August 2022). "Car dealerships hit top gear as the new tenants in town". https://www.smh.com.au/business/companies/car-dealerships-hit-top-gear-as-the-new-tenants-in-town-20220811-p5b93z.html. 
  13. ↑ 13.0 13.1 "Escalante-backed car website revs up for WA expansion". 14 October 2022. https://thewest.com.au/business/automotive/laurence-escalante-backed-carexpert-revs-up-for-wa-expansion-c-8545256. 
  14. ↑ Mellor, John (2023-10-17). "CarExpert reinvents itself" (in en-AU). https://premium.goauto.com.au/carexpert-reinvents-itself/. 
  15. ↑ "Online new-car classified site CarExpert's valuation hits $50m on capital raising". 22 October 2023. https://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/online-newcar-classified-site-carexperts-valuation-hits-50m-on-capital-raising/news-story/0d17c403015b9f0a251b9e89b6a60158. 
  16. ↑ "Ten Aussie startups that raised $39 million this week". 27 October 2023. https://www.smartcompany.com.au/startupsmart/news/ten-aussie-startups-raised-39-million-week/. 
  17. ↑ "CarExpert to enter NZ with listing partner" (in en-US). 2025-11-20. https://autotalk.com.au/news/carexpert-to-enter-nz-with-listing-partner. 
  18. ↑ "CarExpert wins Brand and Website of the Year at Publish Awards". 9 September 2022. https://7news.com.au/lifestyle/motoring/carexpert-wins-brand-and-website-of-the-year-at-publish-awards-c-8180120. 
  19. ↑ "CarExpert wins Brand and Website of the Year at Publish Awards". 9 September 2022. https://www.perthnow.com.au/lifestyle/motoring/carexpert-wins-brand-and-website-of-the-year-at-publish-awards-c-8180116. 
  20. ↑ "Winners and Finalists". 9 September 2023. https://smallbizweek.com.au/2023events/awards/. 
  21. ↑ "CarExpert wins CommBank Entrepreneur of the Year business award". 25 May 2023. https://7news.com.au/lifestyle/motoring/carexpert-wins-commbank-entrepreneur-of-the-year-business-award-c-10763360. 
  22. ↑ Barry, Robert (2024-04-23). "Nissan’s Emily Fadayev voted PR Person of the Year" (in en-US). https://autotalk.com.au/industry-news/nissans-emily-fadayev-voted-pr-person-of-the-year. 

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