Sometimes I can't save you thousands on a new car
(Not clickbait) It’s simple - when manufacturers slash their margins you’re already saving thousands, and it’s a walk-up start. Massive savings are already on the table.
Heavy lubrication and wheel nut torque
Bolt manufacturers recommend a reduction in assembly torque when studs are ‘heavily lubricated’ - but what, exactly, does that even mean, if you’re the guy doing the lubrication?
Petrol Vs Temperature: Is heat ripping you off by expanding your fuel at the pump?
Does temperature really affect the amount of fuel you get at the pump? Are you ripping yourself off in summer, and paying it back in winter?
Ultimate anti-seize guide: copper aluminium, nickle & graphite
Once and for all, let’s bust the myths and get the facts straight about applying anti-seize grease to your wheel nuts, thanks to feedback from you…
Nissan Patrol Y62 (Armada) VS Toyota LandCruiser
LandCruiser 200 versus Y62 Patrol on heavy tow capacity, plus some interesting feedback from you, in the comments. The education system really does leave some people behind. Tragically…
Nissan Patrol Y62 review and buyer’s guide
Heavy towing with a Nissan Patrol. Apparently this is responsible for more intracranial bleeds than planning a moonshot. Perhaps we can stem the bleeding here…
Reacting to your wheel nut anti-seize feedback
Feedback from a bona-fide bolt-on genius. I’m humbled. It’s real ‘Mensa’ material, straight from the desk of Dunning and Kruger…
Q&A: How does fuel octane rating effect performance driving?
It’s a cardinal sin to use regular unleaded petrol in your performance car at the track, right? Let’s talk about that…
Holden prepares for war with its dealers
Holden boardroom butt-hurt reached 1000 incredible degrees C the other day: that’s hot enough to normalise even the hardest steel. Predictably enough, to let off some steam, they issued a press release…
Wheel nuts: how to anti-seize without over-tightening
The beer garden physics of high-tensile fasteners and some driveway therapy on lockdown: a pre-emptive strike against the pain-in-the-arse that is changing a spare tyre at the roadside…
Jeep Wrangler rollover: epic crash test failure
A shitbox Wrangler has parked on its side after flipping out twice during crash testing in the US. Are you dumb enough to buy this so-called iconic and rugged coffin-on-wheels?
April 2020 new car sales plunge
Perfect storm for Australian new car buyers as sales plunge to their lowest levels in 30 years. Meanwhile, car industry lobby group shitheads prepare a medieval assault on the Aussie taxpayer…
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…
Performance driving hand repositioning
Controversy over the Jedi mastery of holding the steering wheel continues. Are you still doing it wrong?
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…
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…
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.
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…
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…
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...