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Practical engine run-in advice for tradies in utes
Practical engine run-in advice for tradies in utes

Do you really need to run in your shiny new ute before towing a trailer daily for work? Here’s what to do…

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John Cadogan28 April 2020diy, techComment
Performance driving hand repositioning
Performance driving hand repositioning

Controversy over the Jedi mastery of holding the steering wheel continues. Are you still doing it wrong?

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John Cadogan26 April 2020driving, safetyComment
Aftermarket ute trays: safety concern or industry smear campaign?
Aftermarket ute trays: safety concern or industry smear campaign?

The car industry’s grubby little anti-consumer lobby group is at it again. So incredibly dependable…

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John Cadogan25 April 2020ute, news Comments
Dead battery pandemic: DIY in lockdown
Dead battery pandemic: DIY in lockdown

A dead car battery pandemic is sweeping the western world: such a soul-crushing experience. Here’s how to avoid it…

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John Cadogan22 April 2020diy, tech Comment
Oil price plunges below zero for the first time in history
Oil price plunges below zero for the first time in history

In entertainment news, the zombie pandemic is presently rat-fucking the entire global oil industry. And you thought it was all bad news.

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John Cadogan21 April 2020fuel tech, newsComment
Holden V dealers: an epic Mexican stand-off
Holden V dealers: an epic Mexican stand-off

Detroit V Holden dealers: GM remains confident of securing gold in the rat-humping and back-stabbing events at the rescheduled Tokyo Olympics, kicking off in just 459 days…

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John Cadogan20 April 2020Comment
Car servicing on lockdown: should you skip it?
Car servicing on lockdown: should you skip it?

Not using your car that much on lockdown? You’re not actually thinking about letting the servicing slide, are you? Bad idea…

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John Cadogan18 April 2020servicing Comments
The sins and corruption of criminal Aussie speed camera company Redflex
The sins and corruption of criminal Aussie speed camera company Redflex

The zombie apocalypse is about to claim another victim, only this time it’s a happy story. Put the champagne on ice and warm up the Ming Molls, or your closest equivalent...

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John Cadogan17 April 2020safety Comments
Lockdown just made the roads safer
Lockdown just made the roads safer

Finally, some good news: fewer people have died on Australian roads this Easter. Talk about blessings in disguise…

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John Cadogan15 April 2020safety, newsComment
ACCC investigates GM’s conduct in closing down Holden
ACCC investigates GM’s conduct in closing down Holden

As Holden dealers run out of stock early, at least you can count on GM to continue behaving like zero-ethics arseholes, right to the bitter end. Entertainingly so...

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John Cadogan12 April 2020consumer, news, holden Comment
Disinfecting your car is car industry fear-mongering
Disinfecting your car is car industry fear-mongering

The car industry weighs in on sanitation during zombie apocalypse, apparently without doing basic research…

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John Cadogan10 April 2020newsComment
Factory warranty doesn't matter when buying your next new car
Factory warranty doesn't matter when buying your next new car

Warranty is a pivotal consideration for many new car buyers - but if you're one such person, you're mistaken. Here’s why…

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John Cadogan9 April 2020consumer, warrantyComment
Struggling car dealers beg for government assistance
Struggling car dealers beg for government assistance

Car dealers have started begging for government bail-outs thanks to the zombie apocalypse. This significant group of arseholes are, apparently, running out of toilet paper…

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John Cadogan6 April 2020newsComment
Consumer Law protection after warranty: knowledge is power
Consumer Law protection after warranty: knowledge is power

The major failure, just out of warranty: a chilling scenario for any car owner. Dealers and carmakers often prey on consumers ignorant of basic consumer law. So don’t be…

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John Cadogan5 April 2020warranty, consumer Comments
March new car sales collapse
March new car sales collapse

The zombie apocalypse has flatlined new car sales here in Shitsville. It’s the perfect storm if you’re in a position to buy a new car right now.

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John Cadogan3 April 2020car buying, news Comment
How dangerous is driving, really?
How dangerous is driving, really?

Safe roads versus safe cars, inspired by an excellent question from you. So, exactly how risky is driving in this world of ours?

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John Cadogan1 April 2020safetyComment
Honda backfoot: fixed-pricing, fewer dealers, new business model
Honda backfoot: fixed-pricing, fewer dealers, new business model

Honda says it’s gonna get profitable here in Australia again, by slashing dealers and halving its sales. Yeah, good plan.

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John Cadogan25 March 2020honda, news Comment
The truth: When your airbags don't deploy
The truth: When your airbags don't deploy

Hundreds of people have apparently serious crashes in modern cars - and their life-saving airbags do not deploy. What gives?

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John Cadogan21 March 2020safety, techComment
Choosing the right vehicle for long distance driving
Choosing the right vehicle for long distance driving

Here in Australia, many people drive long distances, from time to time. Sometimes it’s touring, other times it’s towing - and occasionally neither. How do you choose the best vehicle for that?

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John Cadogan20 March 2020safety, driving Comments
Think like an engineer before modifying your vehicle (or caravan)
Think like an engineer before modifying your vehicle (or caravan)

Nut psychology versus engineering: it’s a fair fight. This is one of the best nut questions ever, highlighting the nuance of the modern automotive nut…

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John Cadogan17 March 2020towing, warranty, consumer, safety Comments
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