
Why I won't recommend the 2023 Nissan Pathfinder to you
Nissan has announced the new, sleep-inducing 2023 Pathfinder. If you’re shopping for a 7-seat SUV, this is your official warning about buying two tonnes of boring, uninspiring disappointment…
Don't Buy Nissan in 2022: Here's why…
If it weren’t for Honda’s trajectory, Nissan Australia’s future would be more predictable than the sun setting, based on the new product range. Here’s why 2022 could be Nissan’s beginning of the end…
The Worst Thing About Owning a Modern Car: Bad Customer Service
When you have a problem with your late-model car today, the single most infuriating and soul destroying part of the relationship is the experience after purchase. Here’s why…
Lemon List 2022: Worst car brands to avoid at all costs
Australia’s car market currently has 49 brands competing for your money. If you find yourself parked outside one of the following 20 dealerships, ready to buy: Run away and don't look back.
Bad Car of the Year (2022)
Wheels magazine keeps hitting itself in the head. Imagine awarding Car of the Year to a vehicle that you can’t actually buy…
2022 Honda HR-V SUV: Price Pumped Up, Sales Continue to Plummet
Honda Australia bravely announces driveaway fixed pricing for their new small SUV, the HR-V. It's the cheapest Honda you can buy. Surprisingly, sales have flopped…
Mercedes brilliantly roasted by Senator Deb O'Neill over dubious evidence
Poor old Mercedes-Benz, always the sad story. The German autogiant could probably be seen hobbling out of parliament house recently, after a ferocious reaming by senator Deb O'Neill. Here's what happened...
Polestar: The truth about depreciation and sneaky finance offers
Polestar, Volvo's nearly-Swedish Chinese EV brand, seems terrified of your future resale value, should you buy one, in Australia. Here's how the finance trap was laid...
Mercedes sales plummet to 10-year low after eliminating dealer network
Australian Mercedes-Benz sales have fallen to their lowest level in a decade, after the price-fixing agency model switch. According to them, it's not their fault...
A Jeep History Lesson, plus 2022 Grand Cherokee problems
Jeep Australia cancels existing orders; imposes price hikes, while Jeep USA orders urgent 'stop sale order’ on sleepy 2022 Grand Cherokee. Here’s what’s happening…
Ford Australia botches new Ranger ute marketing
Ford Australia keeps misrepresenting its product to consumers, over and over. This time it’s with the heroic all-new Ranger ute. At least they’re consistent…
Mazda Australia found guilty of misleading & deceptive conduct in Federal Court
Mazda Australia has been caught out for ‘false’ and ‘misleading conduct’ towards customers, by the consumer regulator, the ACCC. Here’s what really happened and why it matters to you…
Honda Australia's Epic Price Fail: Over $47K for New 2022 Civic
Honda Australia thinks you’re going to pay much more for the new Civic, in 2022. In this report, the real reason consumers like you probably won’t bother buying one…
Volkswagen loses battle over $125M fine in High Court
The world's most inhuman and anti-environmental carmaker loses its High Court fight and gets a $125 million bill, again. 2021 hasn't been such a bad year after all...
Honda's epic price-fixing tantrum
Honda Australia is having a price-fixing tantrum in Tullamarine, hitting back at critics. Here’s what it means for consumers like you...
Mercedes-Benz Discounts are Dead: Price Negotiating Terminated from 2022
Mercedes-Benz Australia has confirmed your ability to negotiate a better price is dead. Here’s why the agency retail model is bad for consumers, but even worse for brands dumb enough to try it on...
New car lemon protection: This free consumer hack could save you
If you buy a new car in the near future, one simple tactic could protect you when challenging a carmaker or dealership. And it’s free…
DON'T BUY WARNING: Why owning an LDV in Australia is a mistake
Buying an LDV is the same as buying a Japanese or South Korean vehicle, only cheaper, right? Let’s end that fantasy right now, thanks to an uplifting Queensland Consumer Court ruling...
New car warranty doesn't matter: Only customer support does
Warranty is not important when buying a car in 2021 and beyond. Let’s discuss why customer support is the key buying criteria…
Another Fiat Chrysler spare parts fiasco and what to do about it
An unsolicited e-mail from a typical, ripped-off Chrysler 300C owner shows why the Fiat Chrysler / Stellantis brand is in trouble. Here's what happened...