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Read MoreIf you believe the hype, oil ‘catch cans’ protect your engine and clean up a factory design deficiency - the reality is very different
Read MoreFord Australia keeps misrepresenting its product to consumers, over and over. This time it’s with the heroic all-new Ranger ute. At least they’re consistent…
Read MoreMazda Australia has been caught out for ‘false’ and ‘misleading conduct’ towards customers, by the consumer regulator, the ACCC. Here’s what really happened and why it matters to you…
Read MoreMitsubishi Australia has been caught in the ultimate carmaker catch-22. They’ve potentially broken the law by complying with another law. Now, they’re being sued. Here’s why…
Read MoreHonda Australia thinks you’re going to pay much more for the new Civic, in 2022. In this report, the real reason consumers like you probably won’t bother buying one…
Read MoreElectric cars and crash testing: How safe are electric vehicles and how would anyone actually know? EV buyers think they’re safe, but are they?
Read MoreIf you test your car's engine oil with a lab and they say there could be a problem, let us talk about what might really be going on, thanks to lockdown…
Read MoreIf you've got comprehensive car insurance, address this problem now, before you’re faced with a financial blackhole should your car get written off in a crash…
Read MoreAn Australian caravan enthusiast attempts to modify their big, heavy camper. Here's why your DIY caravan accessory won't solve your aerodynamic drag problem...
Read MoreAnswering your questions, responding to your feedback on everything from warming up modern cars, the car supply shortage, welding and metalwork, and electric vehicles…
Read MoreBuying a van is a crucial step for your business. It has to work hard every day for the rest of its life, and your livelihood relies on its bulletproof build quality. Does a complex dual-clutch transmission make sense?
Read MoreScotty From Marketing woke up and proposed 1.7 million electric vehicles on Australian roads, by 2030. Just like that. Here’s why he’s wrong…
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