Dealers often claim their ‘delivery’ charge is high because it includes the cost of shipping from Europe, the US or Asia to Australia - but the reality is very different
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After multiple repairs, ongoing problems and weeks off the road, does Consumer Law give me any rights? What can I do?
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You could argue that Nissan has done the minimum required to refresh the ‘old girl’ - and pumped up the price, again. But on economic grounds, the case for Patrol remains compelling…
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Owners often come to the conclusion their vehicles are consuming excess fuel - but they are generally and overwhelmingly mistaken on this issue. What gives?
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BMW says: Stop driving our cars. Right now. Literally: Put down the keys and walk to the nearest taxi, and we’ll pick up the tab - incredibly enough
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It’s a Prius hybrid - only with the Prime, you can plug it in to the grid to recharge the bigger battery, and operate it for longer in ‘EV-only’ mode. So how come we can’t get it in Australia?
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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
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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
Read MoreOwning 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?
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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?
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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.
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Premium large SUV buyers need performance, customer service and reliability because time is money. Yet some still buy Range Rovers…
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It’s unsettling, but if your diesel particulate filter warning light comes on, don’t panic, keep calm. Here’s what you do…
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Do tyre pressure monitoring systems actually need calibration? Is the dealership ripping you off if you’re forced to seek help?
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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…
Read MoreA simple tweak that will stop your speedo under-achieving and ensuring you get to drive at the actual posted limit - accurately
Read MoreThe top 10 tyre tech things most car owners don’t know about grippy goodness (and their $800 investment in safety ‘down there’), but should
Read MoreHere’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.)
Read Moree10, 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…
Read MoreKnock 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
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