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Mitsubishi plans 10-year/200,000km warranty (with strings attached)
Mitsubishi plans 10-year/200,000km warranty (with strings attached)

Mitsubishi Motors Australia wants to give you a decade or 200,000km warranty on your future new triple-diamond-badged whatever. But there’s a catch, and you might not like it…

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John Cadogan18 September 2020warranty, servicing Comments
2021 Kia Sorento towing capacity: What went wrong?
2021 Kia Sorento towing capacity: What went wrong?

New Kia Sorento has just been released with 500kg less towing capacity than originally teased. It’s the WonderBra tow capacity reveal of 2020. Let’s unclasp this conundrum and uncover what went wrong...

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car advice, Reviews, TowingJohn Cadogan16 September 2020towing, large suv Comments
Buying New Vs Used Cars: Which is better?
Buying New Vs Used Cars: Which is better?

Unsure whether you should buy a brand new car or stick with a used one? Jason is in this pickle, but has ideas of modifying, tuning and adding extras.

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John Cadogan13 September 2020Comment
Ex-Volkswagen boss Martin Winterkorn to stand trial over diesel scandal
Ex-Volkswagen boss Martin Winterkorn to stand trial over diesel scandal

The albatross around Volkswagen’s neck, which we know and love as ‘Dieselgate’, is certainly not flying away any time soon. Here’s the latest uplifting development…

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John Cadogan12 September 2020diesel techComment
How not to buy your next new car: Don't do this at the dealership
How not to buy your next new car: Don't do this at the dealership

Sometimes you just can’t be completely unreasonable at the dealership, especially when the dealer is doing right by you. Here’s a textbook example of how not to try buying your next new car…

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John Cadogan12 September 2020Comment
Who is at fault when my car leaks diff oil?
Who is at fault when my car leaks diff oil?

If you’ve had a serious post-service oil leak problem like Wendy, it can be hard for some to determine who’s at fault. It can be easy to only see symptoms and not the root cause. I can help you with that…

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John Cadogan11 September 2020techComment
Does Australia have a vehicle defect register?
Does Australia have a vehicle defect register?

While a national vehicle faults and defects register sounds like an excellent idea for offering consumers a resource when shopping for their next car, in practise, it has some basic problems. Here they are…

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John Cadogan8 September 2020Comment
Which new car suits long-distance rural driving?
Which new car suits long-distance rural driving?

How do you choose the right vehicle suitable for rural extremes, long-distance driving and getting around in the big smoke? Does such a perfectly well-rounded vehicle exist? Not exactly…

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John Cadogan7 September 2020Comment
Should Luxury Car Tax be charged on a Volkswagen Camper?
Should Luxury Car Tax be charged on a Volkswagen Camper?

Is the Volkswagen Camper classified as a luxury vehicle or a recreational/utility vehicle? Should you be paying Luxury Car Tax on one?

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John Cadogan6 September 2020 Comment
Should I demand a refund on my Mazda CX-30?
Should I demand a refund on my Mazda CX-30?

It’s very easy to feel you deserve a refund when something goes wrong with your new car. But, despite an unfortunate situation, you can’t just spit the dummy. Here’s why…

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John Cadogan5 September 2020tech Comment
Daimler compares S-Class with humankind's greatest achievement
Daimler compares S-Class with humankind's greatest achievement

Daimler’s claims about its robot S-Class being comparable to the moon landing are proof the divorce from reality has settled...

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John Cadogan4 September 2020tech Comments
Why are wheels getting bigger and tyres getting smaller?
Why are wheels getting bigger and tyres getting smaller?

Ever wondered why most cars come with gigantic wheels and thin tyres these days? Greg has. Here’s why you should also never alter your wheel or tyre size from standard…

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John Cadogan2 September 2020techComment
Why do cars with the same engine have different service intervals?
Why do cars with the same engine have different service intervals?

Two different Toyotas with the same engine, but the manufacturer demands two different service intervals. How on earth is that consistent, rational or justifiable?

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John Cadogan1 September 2020Comment
Trump declares war on Goodyear after MAGA hat ban in Kansas tyre factory
Trump declares war on Goodyear after MAGA hat ban in Kansas tyre factory

BAD YEAR FOR GOODYEAR: Insane social justice apparel policy causes media blowout for US tyre giant. Another epic ‘get woke and go broke’ political correctness initiative?

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John Cadogan24 August 2020 Comments
Sorry, Tesla: your Auto Park is rubbish
Sorry, Tesla: your Auto Park is rubbish

Tesla Model S goes 100 per cent ‘bad valet’ in Queensland. Tesla blames the owner... My conclusion: Auto Park is another rubbish Tesla gimmick. Here’s why…

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John Cadogan20 August 2020tesla, tech Comments
Three cylinders versus four: What’s the best engine for you?
Three cylinders versus four: What’s the best engine for you?

In the market for a small-capacity new car? Can’t decide if three-cylinders are the in-thing or if four-cylinders are better? Let’s talk about that…

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John Cadogan17 August 2020engine tech Comments
The energy cost of petrol production (aka gasoline)
The energy cost of petrol production (aka gasoline)

How much energy do we lose, turning crude oil into liquid fuels like petrol (gasoline), diesel and jet fuel? And is this any worse than any other industrial process? Inspired by a question from you…

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John Cadogan16 August 2020tech, fuelComment
The truth about those ‘extra’ Kia Stinger high beams
The truth about those ‘extra’ Kia Stinger high beams

Two strange lights forged in the black of night by the high beams of a Kia Stinger. What the? Let’s go full ‘Area 51’ on these apparent signals to aliens, in space. Let the probing begin...

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John Cadogan14 August 2020tech Comments
Rustproofing rip-off: the truth about rust in modern cars
Rustproofing rip-off: the truth about rust in modern cars

The latest new car rust-busting must-have, being promoted to a dealership near you. It’s true what they say: Leopards really don’t change their spots. Even the rusty ones.

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John Cadogan14 August 2020rust, tech Comments
Protecting a dead industry: Luxury Car Tax & Import Duty
Protecting a dead industry: Luxury Car Tax & Import Duty

Greed, power and incompetence - the three horsemen of Australian government. So why are we still paying import duty and Luxury Car Tax when local car-making died years ago?

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John Cadogan13 August 2020taxComment
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