Lots of people want an electric car but are often duped over by the high price tag. Here’s why they’re so expensive and when they’re likely to be more affordable…

An oxymoronically happy story about dying on the road. Is Australia’s road toll as bad as the government and media would have us believe? Here’s the truth…

When do you concede that wear and tear on your car is inevitable and the manufacturer isn’t responsible for replacing parts? How do you know when you’ve got a case worth fighting? Case in point…

Perhaps you are going to strap your young kid in the front seat of your ute. This is legal (in a single cab, as far as I know). But is it safe?

If you’re looking at the large SUV market right now, you might want to wait because three new models are coming soon, including a hybrid and full-size wagon.

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 #3

Lots of people - for seemingly good reasons - fall in love with the concept of owning a hybrid. But in fact - unless you live in a big city and do a lot of stop-start driving in dense traffic - this kind of vehicle really might not be the best choice for you. Here’s why

How can two engines have similar power and torque but hugely different fuel consumption? Are bigger (capacity) engines intrinsically thirstier?

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?

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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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...

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.

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…

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…

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?

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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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…

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.