Should I buy a new car before my warranty runs out?
Are you considering moving onto your next new car before the warranty runs out, lest it breaks down? You don’t actually need to because you’re covered by consumer law. Here’s how that works…
How long is the warranty on my faulty car: Is it a demo or new car?
If you’re in dispute with a carmaker and the dealership over your warranty status because of an administrative error between it being a demo or brand-new, here’s what you should do…
Why are new and used car prices so high right now?
If you’re like most consumers right now, tossing up between buying new and used, but find both kinds are asking high prices - there’s a very good reason for that. Here’s why…
How do I know if my speedo is accurate?
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.
What should I do about my ute overheating while towing?
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…
What happens during a crash with feet on the dashboard?
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…
Should I get a GVM upgrade for my D-Max ute?
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…
Should I Buy a Chinese Car in Australia?
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?
New Hyundai Palisade vs Santa Fe vs Kia Sorento: Best tow capacity?
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...
Kona EV and fat Michelin tyres: A sub-$1000 bang-for-buck dynamics hack
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...
Mazda to launch 2021 MX-5 GT RS track special (but there’s a problem)
Mazda Australia, launching an allegedly track-ready MX-5 in January, seems to have (hilariously) shot itself in the wedding vegetables…
How should I fit a transmission oil cooler to my Toyota Prado?
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...
Don't Buy: 2022 Land Rover Defender (and here's why)
New Defender: damn sexy and lemon of the year 2020 contender. Plus: Land Rover Australia with a grubby attack on the freedom of speech...
Hyundai announces E-GMP dedicated EV platform (plus Q&A)
Hyundai-Kia-Genesis has announced an all-new EV architecture - platform, drivetrain tech and modular battery system. Plus Live Q&A with you…
EV -Vs- ICE: What really handles better?
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…
Olight Warrior: Best flashlights for personal security around your car
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…
Discounting dead: Is this the end for negotiating on a new car?
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.
Sulphur in petrol: Australia's dirty secret (plus your Q&A)
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?
Is my Hyundai i30 reasonably durable?
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?
Livestream Q&A podcast #6 - ask me anything
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