After my chassis-bending report recently, the dynamics of heavy towing continue to confuse some people. Here’s a simplification of how chassis bending does and doesn’t happen while towing.
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Eight out of 10 dealers are suing Mercedes Australia, saying the fixed price agency model is an ethical, consumer violation. This could set a new legal precedent for retailers…
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Honda Australia memorably boned its dealers on July 1st. Three months later, Honda sales have collapsed to a record low. If you’re a carmaker looking to fail, this is the roadmap…
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Mercedes-Benz Australia has confirmed your ability to negotiate a better price is dead. Here’s why the agency retail model is bad for consumers, but even worse for brands dumb enough to try it on...
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Tyre pressures are important when off-roading, but that doesn’t mean you need to over-think it. Then, when you engage four-wheel drive, make sure it’s because you actually need it. Here’s why…
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Toyota Australia still can’t tell you when, or if, you can finally have that new 300 Series LandCruiser you’re dreaming of. Here’s why…
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Paying for a so-called ‘GVM upgrade’ does not allow you to dangerously overload your vehicle, no matter how tough you think it is. Modifying does not make you lighter…
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If your modern diesel engine takes AdBlue, should you also be using various aftermarket additives to make it ‘go better’? Or should you just leave it alone…
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If you buy a new car in the near future, one simple tactic could protect you when challenging a carmaker or dealership. And it’s free…
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If you’ve just signed a contract and paid a deposit on a new car, but you’ve suddenly realised you need to back out of it, here’s how you can do that…
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Buying an LDV is the same as buying a Japanese or South Korean vehicle, only cheaper, right? Let’s end that fantasy right now, thanks to an uplifting Queensland Consumer Court ruling...
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If you’re in a contract to buy a new car with the option to get out, but you’re facing a wait into 2022 due to the supply shortage, should you get out now?
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If you’ve signed a contract and need to cancel the deal, there’s a good chance you’ll lose your deposit. Unless you take right next step…
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Think it’s smart maxing-out your ute’s payload, hitching a trailer and hitting the bush tracks? Here's why your ute chassis might go ping…
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Warranty is not important when buying a car in 2021 and beyond. Let’s discuss why customer support is the key buying criteria…
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The aftermarket accessories brands will give you 1000 reasons to fit your four-wheel drive or ute with yet another piece of unnecessary garnish. Here’s why underbody protection is a waste of your time and cash…
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There are better options than towing a big, heavy caravan into the bush with a Toyota LandCruiser. It might be worth shopping for a vehicle designed for going off-road and housing you semi-permanently.
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If you’re itching to put some shiny, custom aftermarket wheels on your beloved ute, you might wind up scratching your head trying to get a perfect fit. Here’s how you solve the problem of size..
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It’s easy to feel frustrated when the dealer service department takes a long time to diagnose a problem. But it’s important to accept reality and be grateful things aren’t any worse.
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Here’s a problem effecting millions of cars right now, borne by the nature of working from home, restricted travel and short-distance driving. Happily, there are countermeasures you can take…
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