This one servicing mistake can cost you thousands
It’s very tempting to let those services slide - especially if you don’t drive very much. But this short-term expediency can result in epic financial disaster. Here’s how
Build date Vs model year (MY) Vs compliance date and 1st rego: How old is your car?
How can a 2017, 2018 or 2019 car also be a 2020 model? How can this bite you on the arse at trade-in time? Let’s crack the kooky code of the car-making calendar
2019 Lexus LC 500 review & road test
Owning a car like the Lexus LC 500 is about bragging rights. You can get a Mercedes C63 S or BMW M4 CS for the same price - so how does it compare with them?
Hyundai i30 Fastback N
Hyundai’s i30 Fastback N delivers track-spec performance on the street, and the fastback body is a head-turner. But can you live day-to-day with this car?
2020 Lexus RX Review and Buyer's Guide
RX, and in particular the RX 350 I spent a week in, is the vehicle I'll always think of as 'the other Kluger'. Which isn’t necessarily a bad thing.
2019 Lexus LX570 S review and buyer's guide
Premium large SUV buyers need performance, customer service and reliability because time is money. Yet some still buy Range Rovers…
Your DPF warning light just came on: What should you do?
It’s unsettling, but if your diesel particulate filter warning light comes on, don’t panic, keep calm. Here’s what you do…
Tyre Pressure Monitoring Systems for Dummies: How they work
Do tyre pressure monitoring systems actually need calibration? Is the dealership ripping you off if you’re forced to seek help?
Engine stop-start -vs- idling in traffic: How much can you save?
How much fuel and therefore money can you actually save using engine stop-start systems? How much use do you suppose stop-start needs in order to barely break even? Here’s the answer…
Hack your speedo for greater accuracy - free
A simple tweak that will stop your speedo under-achieving and ensuring you get to drive at the actual posted limit - accurately
The complete guide to owning tyres
The top 10 tyre tech things most car owners don’t know about grippy goodness (and their $800 investment in safety ‘down there’), but should
SUV reliability & critical tyre replacement advice
Here’s one of the easiest ways to break your shiny new SUV, and be left completely out in the cold on warranty. (So easy to prevent.)
Top 10 facts about octane rating every car owner should know
e10, 91, 95 or 98: Which ‘flavour’ of petrol is right for your car - and how does the underlying tech actually affect your engine? Plus, what happens if you get this wrong…
Engine tech: What are knock sensors?
Knock is literally a case of bad timing. A combustion event that can destroy your engine. Here’s how the propeller-heads keep that from happening
Top 3 essential vehicle checks most car owners don't do, but should
Just five minutes once a fortnight can save you hundreds in premature wear, and (potentially) thousands in big-ticket repairs. What have you got to lose?
The truth about the proliferation of 5-year warranties
The great 5yr warranty tsunami of 2019 has washed up on Australia shores earlier than expected. What does it mean for you?
The truth about cars & CO2
Cars are demonised increasingly, but exactly how big - as a proportion of the overall greenhouse problem - are the carbon dioxide emissions from cars, according to official data?
How to get out of a new car purchase contract - with minimal pain
Coming up, the contract killer’s guide to backing out of buying a car, once you’ve stupidly, shamefully signed a contract and paid a deposit. A lot of people do that…
Should I use premium petrol (gasoline)?
What you need to know when the dealer tells you to run premium petrol to prevent your engine from ‘clogging up’: Classic misinformation…
What is overboost and how does it work?
VW, Ford, Hyundai, etc., are pumping themselves up, literally, with the hi-tech miracle of so-called overboost - but what exactly is it?