Ford Focus Transmission Problems
ACCC will sue Ford over dodgy Powershift transmission in Focus, Fiesta and Ecosport, alleging unconscionable conduct by Ford
The truth about oil consumption in modern cars
Does your car have a drinking problem with engine oil? Is the manufacturer brushing you off? Plenty of people complain about this. Here are the facts.
Australia's Deadly Diesel Truck Emissions Disgrace
Fully one third of Australia's heavy trucks have no exhaust emissions controls - and you're sucking on the consequences right now
The Truth About Automatic Engine Stop-start Systems
It's the most glaring way carmakers cook the books on official fuel tests … and also make that shiny new car a lot less pleasant to drive
Top 8 Reasons Why Aftermarket Fuel Savers Don't Work
Before you click ‘buy now’ with your credit card handy, there’s just one small problem: Fuel savers don’t work. And they don’t work because actual science says they can’t actually work.
How To Beat Speeding Fines
The definitive interview with traffic defence specialist lawyer Adam Ly (20yrs experience) - a legal first aid kit: Driving, the law & you.
How to use a car broker to save thousands on a new car
If you want to save thousands on a new car, here’s how to use a brokerage and avoid the stress of face-to-face negotiation with a car dealer
Top 20 Ways to Beat a Car Dealer
You wouldn’t take a toothpick to a knife fight. So don’t set foot inside a car dealership without knowing these 20 surefire dealer-beating tips
Top Six Things New Car Buyers Don't Check
You’ve fallen in love with a new car. It’s time to get the details right - otherwise, it might just turn into Glenn Close and boil your bunny
How to Test Drive a New Car
The test drive is a vital part of upgrading your car. But most people test driving their next new car get it horribly wrong. Here’s how to get it right.
How to beat a car dealer at the end of the month
If you think going into a dealership at the end of the month is all it takes to save thousands on a new car, it's time to reconsider your approach
Add-on Insurance Scam Warning
ASIC identifies $1.6 billion car dealer insurance scam. Find out who's at risk, and whether you might be entitled to any compensation
2017 Volkswagen 'don't buy' warning
Documents tendered in Federal Court point to illegal, coercive and extortionate behaviour by VW and its dealers in the dieselgate clean-up attempt
Mercedes-Benz CLA Class Don't Buy Warning
In this report: one owner speaks out on what it’s really like to own the Mercedes CLA 250. Such a gap between the marketing and the reality of ownership.
Why didn't my airbag deploy?
You're in a crash and your airbags don't go off. Is your car defective? Is it time to sue the manufacturer? What is the mad science of crash survival?
Crash Test for Dummies
Is an official crash test at 64km/h (40mph) more like a head-on between two cars each doing 32, or each doing 64? Let's find out.
Why is injection pressure for diesel engines so high?
Modern diesel fuel rails operate at around 3000 atmospheres. Have you ever wondered why they pump the pressure up so incredibly high?
How to break your shiny new SUV
A lot of people think their new SUV is tantamount to indestructible. Au contraire. Here's how easy it is to cost yourself thousands
DEATH TRAP DEBUT: Don't buy the 2017 Ford Mustang
The Ford Mustang has scored a disgraceful two stars in the latest independent ANCAP safety assessment - if looks could kill...
Mercedes-Benz Launches BS-Class
When you fly first class, they make you feel special for the duration, not just on boarding. How would you expect to be treated, as a Mercedes-Benz luxury flagship S-Class owner?