When you fix the symptom of a modern diesel engine by modifying it, instead of treating the core illness, you’re bound to end up like this poor chap, caught in a dispute where nobody wins…
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Buying a car today isn’t the same as two years ago, when a flooded market made it a buyer's paradise. Here's what you need to know…
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Isuzu Ute is intelligence testing you. Will consumers pay full price for the mid-spec MU-X 4WD wagon? If you do: Fail.
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Volkswagen claims the new 2023 Amarok will be 100 per cent Volkswagen, despite being developed with, built by and running powertrains from Ford Ranger…
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Riding the clutch is such a bad idea. You probably don’t even know the full extent of the problems this might cause. Let me explain why…
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In this report, 91 RON petrol versus premium in your engine, and the questionable ‘advice’ you might get from the dealer’s service department. Also, does sulphur content matter?
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It seems Isuzu Ute is about to have a lend of you if this new 4WD seven-seater is getting your attention. Here’s why the hastily converted D-Max ute isn’t all it claims to be...
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Goodness, Hyundai has just overtaken Tesla in the green eco-truck stakes. The XCIENT hydrogen truck has, apparently, fired shots at the Semi, in California.
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Roadtripping across Australia is potentially hazardous. It’s over 2600km from Adelaide to Perth, via the Nullarbor Plain. So, is it a good idea to carry spare fuel?
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If you still think that ‘German engineering’ catchphrase rings true in 2021, here’s an example of how Volkswagen continues to mistreat its customers and itself in dealing with failures and consumer law…
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You’re not seriously thinking about towing something with a Land Rover Discovery Sport are you? If you’re aspiring to the green oval legacy, I have some historical precedent to rescue you with...
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Toyota’s fake PR agency, the Australian car industry lobby group, recently jumped in the hot tub with the Australian Border Force for high-stakes tactical warfare against an enemy of the state: fake parts.
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If your only consideration for buying a new vehicle is price, then Chinese vehicles are a compelling offer. But owning a vehicle in the real world goes far beyond just outright cost. Here’s why…
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How many problems does your Mercedes need to inflict upon you before demanding a refund? When you would declare war on the brand and their respective dealers? This is why I warn against big bad Benz…
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Choosing the right 4WD towing vehicle does not mean taking advice from Wheels magazine. Fortunately, Roger wanted the truth when comparing Ford Everest with Mitsubishi Pajero Sport. Here it is…
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Honda Australia has officially killed your ability to get a better deal. If you were shopping for a Honda in the near future, this is a consumer warning: That could be a bad idea…
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If your late model car is going thump in the night, or in traffic, if you haven’t abused it, here’s how you handle the dealership’s service department and the carmaker…
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You might think it’s a simple swap to put different springs in your performance-focused car, even if they’re from a similar vehicle. But a million reasons, known as ‘data’, suggest that’s a bad idea…
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It’s common for people to get stitched with small extra charges on their servicing bill, for additional items you probably don’t need. Here’s how you avoid getting stung in the service department…
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Simply turning off your engine doesn’t mean the battery stops working in a modern vehicle. Battery life depends on a long list of factors, unlike the old days. Here’s why your battery never sleeps…
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