Ford in Australia is out of touch and systematically vulnerable to commercial forces beyond its control. Could it do a 'Holden' in the foreseeable future?
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How to get out of a (relatively minor) traffic fine (in Australia). I deal with interacting with the cops at the roadside, getting legal advice, and maybe even making an application under Section 10 of the Crimes (Sentencing Procedure) Act 1999
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Join me as I answer your questions live on YouTube every Thursday night @ 8:30pm Sydney time (subscribe and hit the bell to be notified). This report is episode #2
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Ditching the soft SUV and going hardcore, with the family. Getting out there, beyond the WiFi, with a boat. It’s almost as depressing as owning a caravan...
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You’ve just bought your first off-road tractor. What are the best tyre pressures and operating guidelines for maximising mobility for people starting out with 4X4 driving.
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Here’s a clear example of when you might have a solid consumer law case against a carmaker for a critical or major failure. Sometimes you may have to go full lawyers at dawn…
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How do you know when to take a fight to the carmaker or dealer? At what point should you accept that your car will wear out and needs to be repaired? Let me help you out there…
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The new Toyota Fortuner is just a Hilux with a box on the back. So is the premium you’ll pay for that badge really worth it? Or do you want to save thousands on a better value option?
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Have you locked eyes on a compelling deal to buy a dealer’s cancelled order? What are the pitfalls of that? Are you taking a salient risk or are you reasonably safe? Let’s talk about that…
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Join me as I answer your questions live on YouTube every Thursday night @ 8:30pm Sydney time (subscribe and hit the bell to be notified). This report is episode #1
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I’ve discussed shackles for 4WD recovery and tyre pressure basics recently, then it struck me that humanity could probably do with a large dose of hazard reduction. Let’s start at the beginning…
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Need a full-size 4x4 wagon for serious touring and moderate off-roading? Can’t decide between Ford or Toyota? Let’s help you make a rational decision.
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Leading Australian automotive website CarAdvice has been killed off by its adoptive parents, Channel Nine. In its place, a phoenix rises…
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If you’re planning to upgrade the suspension underpinning your heavy towing vehicle, say a Toyota LandCruiser or Nissan Patrol, I have a reality check for you. Think about this…
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Soft shackle versus hard (steel) shackle for 4x4 recovery operations: Which shackle do you use, and where to you use them to maximise safety and reliability?
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What difference will an increased tyre profile mean to your vehicle? How does it improve or detract from your factory-standard workhorse? Let’s find out…
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In a parallel universe there’s a Defender designed by Land Rover but engineered and sold by Toyota - and it is the perfect off-roader. Also, I have a confession to make…
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Jaguar has dropped a steaming sustainability communications commitment about saving the world from plastic. One six-figure F-Pace at a time…
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Could Mercedes buy your silence for $500, or would you leak evidence of their grubby behaviour to me? Let’s see what’s behind door number two…
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Driving enthusiasts rejoice as Hyundai finally releases the dual-clutch performance version of the i30, meaning the wife can no longer deny such a purchase…
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