Can I convert a standard hybrid car to plug-in hybrid (PHEV)?
DIY PHEV - can you upgrade a standard hybrid to plug-in, perhaps in the shed at home, or are you (literally) playing with fire?
Starting a family: Do you really need an SUV?
About to spit out a child and deliver humanity a higher population count? Buying an SUV is seen as the price of admission to Club Breeder. Be smart and you’ll save as much as $10k - here’s how…
Do you really need to upgrade to an SUV when you start a family?
If you’re about to start a family, buying an SUV is seen (by many couples) as a price of admission to the new club. Keep reading, though, because this report will save you $5-$10k
Does the dealer delivery charge really include international shipping costs?
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
Multiple repairs to lemon-scented Mercedes-Benz C 350
After multiple repairs, ongoing problems and weeks off the road, does Consumer Law give me any rights? What can I do?
6th Generation Nissan Patrol 4X4: Is it still worth buying one in 2020?
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…
Mitsubishi Triton excessive fuel consumption
Owners often come to the conclusion their vehicles are consuming excess fuel - but they are generally and overwhelmingly mistaken on this issue. What gives?
BMW says 'stop driving our cars immediately'. (New Takata airbag scandal)
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
Why don't we get the Toyota Prius Prime in Australia?
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?
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