At Carscoop.com.au, we are committed to maintaining accuracy, integrity, and transparency in all our content. Trust from our readers is critical, and we take strong measures to ensure that the information we publish is fact-based and responsibly sourced.
Our Fact-Checking Standards
a) We strive to publish only accurate, well-researched, and verified information across all our articles and media. Our team approaches claims with healthy skepticism, challenges assumptions, and thoroughly investigates all angles before publication.
b) We are committed to due accuracy, meaning that the level of accuracy will be appropriate to the content's purpose, nature, and context. Any limitations or constraints (such as evolving news situations) will be clearly acknowledged.
c) Our content is always based on available evidence and corroborated by reliable sources. We avoid speculation and are transparent about uncertainties or unconfirmed information.
d) Our writers and editors never intentionally plagiarize or distort facts, visuals, or context. We value truth and integrity above all else.
e) Independent verification is essential, especially for claims from public figures, organizations, or sources that may have interests beyond factual reporting. If we are unable to verify a piece of information, we make that clear by attribution or disclaimer.
f) Carscoop.com.au stands by the content we publish. If a mistake is identified, we are committed to correcting it quickly, clearly, and openly. We do not mislead our audience or present fabricated information.
g) Every published article includes a "Suggest a Correction" section to give our readers a transparent way to report potential errors.
Our Editorial Process
All articles undergo a multi-step fact-checking and editorial review.
Editors are assigned based on the complexity and sensitivity of the topic.
Our editorial workflow includes verifying data, cross-checking with reputable sources, and ensuring clarity, neutrality, and fairness in all content.
Corrections Policy
While we strive for complete accuracy, we acknowledge that occasional errors may occur. When they do, Carscoop.com.au takes full responsibility and works promptly to issue corrections across all platforms.
For Readers: How to Report an Error
If you spot a factual error or misrepresentation:
Email us at: contact@carscoop.com.au
Subject Line: Correction Needed
Please include:
The article title and link
The error you identified
Where and when you accessed the content
Supporting evidence or a credible source (if applicable)
Your contact details so we can follow up if necessary
Note: Corrections sent to other team members may not be processed promptly. Contacting the editorial team directly ensures your report is addressed properly.
How We Handle Corrections
Once notified, our editor-in-chief will:
Review the content in question using original sources, recordings, and notes.
Determine the validity of the correction request.
Take appropriate action, which may include:
On Carscoop.com.au:
The article will be updated.
A correction note will be added at the bottom, explaining what was changed and when.
On Social Media:
If the original content was shared on social platforms (Facebook, Instagram, etc.), we will post a correction update linking to the revised article.
For the Reader:
The person who submitted the correction will be contacted with a summary of what was changed.
Our Promise to You
At Carscoop.com.au, we value your trust. By maintaining a rigorous fact-checking process and transparent corrections system, we ensure that our content remains reliable, ethical, and credible for all readers across Australia and beyond.