Why the Holden Factory Really Closed
There’s a tremendous amount of uninformed speculation about why Holden closed its factory. If you want to know the truth, keep reading
Hyundai Kona Towing with the Dual Clutch Transmission
Will towing a trailer with a dual clutch transmission compromise the vehicle's reliability, and how do you drive a DCT to prolong clutch life>
Should I Get My Car Windows Tinted?
Melanoma kills roughly 50% more Australians than car crashes. Can tinting help? How much UV does automotive glass block? Find out here.
Top 10 Tips for Used Car Buyers in Australia
Don't get ripped off for thousands of dollars - these tips will help you sidestep the one in four used cars currently hiding a problem in Australia
ULTIMATE FORD POWERSHIFT FAIR GO FAIL
If this doesn’t convince you of our urgent need for an independent car industry ombudsman to protect ordinary consumers - nothing will
Mercedes-Benz GLE 'Don't Buy' Warning
If this customer's account of GLE ownership doesn’t convince you we need better lemon laws, or at least an ACCC with balls, nothing will
2WD vs AWD - How to choose the right SUV
Do you really need SUV in your next new SUV? It's certainly going to pump up the cost - but will it add real benefit to your driving?
Why are so many Fords catching fire?
If spontaneous combustion were an Olympic sport, Ford will go for gold in Tokyo. But why do they catch fire so damn often?
ACCC Investigation Into New Car Industry Reveals Staggering Breadth of Consumer Law Violations
Corporate watchdog releases draft report detailing depths of consumer mistreatment, to which the car industry has stooped, in Australia.
Holden 'Don't Buy' Warning - ACCC Investigation Update
Good news for you, if you own a defective Holden: There's never been a better time to advocate for some proper customer support, for a change.
Maximum Acceleration: Peak Power Vs Peak Torque
For maximum acceleration at any speed do you want your engine making peak power or peak torque? Let's find out.
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