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Hybrid battery upgrades: converting a standard hybrid to plug-in
Hybrid battery upgrades: converting a standard hybrid to plug-in

Can I convert a standard hybrid to plug-in (PHEV)? Backyard mods for hybrids and EVs… Is this the next big thing in aftermarket tuning? What could possibly go wrong?

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John Cadogan27 December 2019tech, diy, eco car Comments
Can a defective EGR valve cause coolant loss?
Can a defective EGR valve cause coolant loss?

How the hell can a defective EGR valve cause coolant loss? Surely the dealer is bullshitting you over that. But maybe not…

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John Cadogan26 December 2019tech, diy, diesel tech Comments
Caltex rebrands to Ampol
Caltex rebrands to Ampol

American petro-giant, Chevron, tells Australia, “No more Caltex for you.” Apparently ‘merry Christmas’ seemed trite somehow…

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John Cadogan24 December 2019 Comment
Jeep blames trolls for sales plunge
Jeep blames trolls for sales plunge

Senior executive Jeep adventurers have travelled to Sheepshaggistan and discovered El Mierda - the fabled lost city of bullshit. Get the full story…

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lemonJohn Cadogan24 December 2019jeep, newsComment
How to fight the service department (and win)
How to fight the service department (and win)

If your car has a problem and you're not getting it resolved at the dealership, here are the essential steps you must take…

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John Cadogan22 November 2019consumer, servicingComment
Can I convert a standard hybrid car to plug-in hybrid (PHEV)?
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?

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John Cadogan21 November 2019 Comment
Starting a family: Do you really need an SUV?
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…

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John Cadogan20 November 2019 Comment
Do you really need to upgrade to an SUV when you start a family?
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

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John Cadogan19 November 2019Comment
Does the dealer delivery charge really include international shipping costs?
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

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John Cadogan18 November 2019 Comment
Multiple repairs to lemon-scented Mercedes-Benz C 350
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?

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John Cadogan18 November 2019Comment
6th Generation Nissan Patrol 4X4: Is it still worth buying one in 2020?
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…

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John Cadogan18 November 2019Comment
Mitsubishi Triton excessive fuel consumption
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?

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John Cadogan13 November 2019 Comments
BMW says 'stop driving our cars immediately'. (New Takata airbag scandal)
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

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John Cadogan10 November 2019bmw, safety Comments
Why don't we get the Toyota Prius Prime in Australia?
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?

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John Cadogan8 November 2019 Comments
This one servicing mistake can cost you thousands
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

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John Cadogan6 November 2019consumer, servicing Comments
Build date Vs model year (MY) Vs compliance date and 1st rego: How old is your car?
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

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John Cadogan14 October 2019consumer Comments
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?

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Reviews, LexusScott Murray3 August 2019Comment
Hyundai i30 Fastback N
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?

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HyundaiJohn Cadogan18 July 2019 Comments
2020 Lexus RX Review and Buyer's Guide
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.

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John Cadogan8 July 2019Lexus, suv, toyota Comment
2019 Lexus LX570 S review and buyer's guide
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…

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ReviewsJohn Cadogan27 June 2019large suv, LexusComment
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