Using cruise control in the wet: Is this a good idea, or a good way to summon a demon from the pit of hell? I get this question a lot...
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Has fuel diluted your engine oil? Is this a real thing in engines? Is it wreaking havoc? How would you even know, and what can you do?
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If there's an easier way to void your factory warranty, I haven't found it - and yet an increasing number of people seem to think servicing is optional
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Does premium fuel make your car go better? Is it worth running the 'good' stuff? Or are you really just pumping cash out the exhaust pipe?
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Your warranty does not depend on genuine parts and authorised dealers. Aftermarket alternatives will save you cash without voiding your warranty
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The all-important new-car test drive is part of every purchase decision: Don’t make these classic mistakes, if you know what's good for you.
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Premium diesel versus the standard stuff … is there a real benefit here, with the good stuff, or is it overwhelmingly marketing BS?
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Re-chipping, re-flashing and re-mapping your engine control ECU: Many people queue up to do it - and often it ends in tears
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In these increasingly speed-obsessed times, how accurate is your car's speedo, really? What are the rules? And how can you possibly check it?
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When automotive engineering goes off the rails, we end up with the wrong names for vital components. Here are the 3 worst offenders
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If you are on the not-so merry-go-round of DPF near-death experiences, here’s everything you need to know to get you - and your vehicle - back on track
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If you don't know a GTM from a GCM, here's everything you need to know to get started towing a trailer in Australia
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Your car is part of the Takata airbag recall. A replacement is months away. Your first instinct is to disconnect the airbags. Is this smart, or deadset dumb?
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AdBlue reduces toxic diesel emissions. But can the carmaker compel you to use their own brand of AdBlue in your diesel car?
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Will cargo down the back become lethal projectiles and guillotine you in a crash? Why don’t all wagons and hatches come standard with cargo barriers?
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There’s a tremendous amount of uninformed speculation about why Holden closed its factory. If you want to know the truth, keep reading
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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>
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Melanoma kills roughly 50% more Australians than car crashes. Can tinting help? How much UV does automotive glass block? Find out here.
Read MoreDon'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
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If this doesn’t convince you of our urgent need for an independent car industry ombudsman to protect ordinary consumers - nothing will
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