If you think changing wheel sizes is going to create some tangible difference to the way your speedo reads, there’s a simple explanation. Hint: There isn’t some whacky conspiracy theory forcing us all to go slow.
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If you’re towing a conservative load but have an overheating problem with your late-model diesel ute, here’s how you can get on the case quickly before something major fails…
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So much for those safe driving campaigns. If you’re guilty of putting your feet on the dashboard of a car as a passenger, or if you’re a driver who allows it, you need a serious reality check…
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People still obsess with buying a perfectly good ute and ‘modifying’ the hell out of it - eviscerating their warranty. Buy a vehicle designed for extreme towing or pack lighter. It’s simple, really…
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There are new brands taking on the bigger, established players like Toyota, Hyundai, Mazda and Mitsubishi. But can you buy confidently from a Chinese carmaker?
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New Santa Fe and Palisade have overtaken new Sorento in the soft SUV heavy tow sweepstakes. Kia must be thrilled they went with the old towbar...
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You know how I always say ‘never modify a new car to do what you want it to do’? Well, I ignored my own advice driving 7000kms in a Hyundai Kona Electric...
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Mazda Australia, launching an allegedly track-ready MX-5 in January, seems to have (hilariously) shot itself in the wedding vegetables…
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If your 4x4 wagon or ute needs an independent transmission oil cooler for serious off-road adventuring, here’s how you do actual research (before dropping the big bucks) and not taking advice from the internets...
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New Defender: damn sexy and lemon of the year 2020 contender. Plus: Land Rover Australia with a grubby attack on the freedom of speech...
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Hyundai-Kia-Genesis has announced an all-new EV architecture - platform, drivetrain tech and modular battery system. Plus Live Q&A with you…
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That EV you just bought? Perhaps that EV you test-drove? It handled awesome, right? Chances are it actually didn't. It’s not 'awesome', but relax, it’s not all bad…
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Olight Warrior X Pro and Olight Warrior Mini flashlight review: From the point of view of enhancing your personal security in, and around your car. Get my exclusive Auto Expert discount here…
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The car industry continues bending you over and telling you (with a straight face) how fixed pricing is a real benefit for you, the consumer.
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Australia's sky-high sulphur level in petrol. Will it wear your engine out early? Why is it so bad? What about pollution, which kills more people than the road toll?
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Where do you draw the line at reasonable expectations for a car’s durability? Cars don’t live forever. They suffer wear and tear. Like all things. Are you expecting too much from the manufacturer?
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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 #6
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Cheap cars like the Suzuki Swift Sport and Toyota C-HR demand premium unleaded. This is a common trap for mainstream car buyers who don’t check.
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If you’re a tasteless, rich and compulsive American, someone recently left the gate open in Hell, allowing demons to possess your Mercedes...
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Should you indulge your inner ‘boy racer’ and buy Toyota’s GR Yaris? Associating ‘Yaris’ with anything vaguely desirable does feel odd. Will it be a decent investment?
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