The most common V6 petrol engines are terrible. Toyota Kluger, Hyundai Santa Fe & Kia Sorento, I'm looking at you. But why are they bad?
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Tradies, off-roaders, outdoor enthusiasts, or tech fiends: here's what I think of the Bluetti AC200P - a 2kWh 240V/12V & USB remote power station … and/or at-home emergency power supply
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The RAV4 is a popular SUV for families, but is it any good as a long distance bus for families? And how do you choose the right powertrain - do you go hybrid or standard petrol?
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Honda Australia is having a price-fixing tantrum in Tullamarine, hitting back at critics. Here’s what it means for consumers like you...
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Buying a new car is a big deal for most people, and it's very hard to get honest, good quality, independent advice. Here are the biggest car buying mistakes I see people about to make, and how to do it right…
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Here are the top 10 things you need to know about buying a hybrid vehicle in 2022. If you’re in the market for any hybrid vehicle, this applies in particular to Toyotas, and other types generally...
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Here’s an example of how over-eager Australian ute buyers are to give in to the aftermarket industry’s relentless push to sell you vehicle modifications you don’t need. It all starts with money…
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It’s very hard to resist the urge to modify your 4WD, and it’s certainly fun to do it on an old one, but are you trying to solve a problem that doesn’t exist?
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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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