If you’re starting a business that relies heavily on a hard working van, you might find yourself struggling to find the right one. More important is finding a good one, especially buying used…

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?

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

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?

Honda Australia is having a price-fixing tantrum in Tullamarine, hitting back at critics. Here’s what it means for consumers like you...

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…

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...

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…

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?

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.

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…

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…

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...

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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...