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Should you pay for diagnosis when your car breaks down, under warranty?
Should you pay for diagnosis when your car breaks down, under warranty?

If your car starts making noises and you're forced to take it to the dealership, where do you stand under Australian Consumer Law if asked to pay a fee to diagnose the problem? Is this fair, and should you pay?

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John Cadogan18 October 2022servicing, used car, warranty, consumerComment
2023 IONIQ 5 EV announced: bigger battery, more models
2023 IONIQ 5 EV announced: bigger battery, more models

You'll have to be quick to snag yourself one of the three new flavours of Ioniq 5. That’s right, stock is coming. So, what's coming on the new model and why do you want one? Let's have a look…

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John Cadogan17 October 2022eco car, ev, hyundaiComment
Nissan X-Trail e-POWER e-4ORCE: Why it's their most ridiculous hybrid ever
Nissan X-Trail e-POWER e-4ORCE: Why it's their most ridiculous hybrid ever

Nissan Australia has pulled the covers off its new but poorly-named hybrid SUV. New X-Trail will come as a hybrid, courtesy of a tiny battery. Let's talk about what it's going to offer and see if you should even bother...

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lemon, lemon 2022John Cadogan14 October 2022 Comment
Inside the latest Toyota electric vehicle tantrum
Inside the latest Toyota electric vehicle tantrum

Toyota just went so far off the reservation at a recent press event when asked about the brand's lacklustre attempts to produce an EV. Here's the epic tantrum and the fact-based rebuttal...

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John Cadogan13 October 2022toyota, eco car, evComment
GET JACKED Part 2: How safe are jack stands really? Their weakest link revealed
GET JACKED Part 2: How safe are jack stands really? Their weakest link revealed

How strong exactly are jack stands and do you need to worry? Short answer: Yeah, they're pretty strong, but yeah, you do need to worry. However, not for the reason you might think…

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John Cadogan12 October 2022diy, workshop, 4wd, ute Comment
Nissan Patrol defective 'peeling paint from hell' problem
Nissan Patrol defective 'peeling paint from hell' problem

If you buy an expensive new car, it's under warranty, then the paint degrades on basically every panel, in addition to the run-around from the dealer, what do you do? Is a full refund on the cards?

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John Cadogan10 October 2022consumer, dealer, nissan, Nissan PatrolComment
Polestar 2 EV loses Space race: But does anyone care?
Polestar 2 EV loses Space race: But does anyone care?

Coming this summer: Australia's fakest automotive brand, Polestar, is all cheer after recently announcing that its new flagship fake dealership will open, deep in the rectum of a Melbourne shopping mall. Here's why you probably don't care...

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John Cadogan7 October 2022eco car, ev, consumer, news Comment
Hyundai IONIQ 6 review and buyer’s guide
Hyundai IONIQ 6 review and buyer’s guide

Here's why your prospective new Hyundai IONIQ 6 electric vehicle won't be all it's cracked-up to be in the company’s latest press release...

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John Cadogan5 October 2022hyundai, ev, eco car Comment
How to choose the right new car in 2023 (full details)
How to choose the right new car in 2023 (full details)

How do you sort through a market with 60 different brands, 300 different models on sale, with 15 options in all the popular segments? How do you find that Goldilocks new car for you?

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John Cadogan4 October 2022car buying, consumerComment
Will diesel fuel be banned in Australia?
Will diesel fuel be banned in Australia?

Should you 'invest' in a new big heavy diesel 4x4 for example given the regulatory focus on the environment and the fact that they might just whip the rug out from under the sale of diesel anytime? What's going to happen to the value of your vehicle if they do that?

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John Cadogan4 October 2022fuel, 4WD, ute Comments
Reverse-engineering the LDV eT60: Australia's first electric ute
Reverse-engineering the LDV eT60: Australia's first electric ute

LDV is the first car company to officially sell an electric ute in Australia. Let's reverse engineer exactly what LDV has revealed about the eT60 - the better for you to know if it’s any good...

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John Cadogan3 October 2022ev, ute, tech, LDV Comment
Electric vehicle prices will soar. Here's why…
Electric vehicle prices will soar. Here's why…

That EV you're lusting after is not going to get cheaper anytime soon. A bunch of mining industry insiders are in the position to offer some sobering facts. Brace for impact, EV nuts…

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John Cadogan1 October 2022ev, eco car, teslaComment
Isuzu 'Don't Buy' Part 2: Responding to your feedback & comments
Isuzu 'Don't Buy' Part 2: Responding to your feedback & comments

When a brand refuses to help its customers, word spreads. Here’s your response to recent news that Isuzu Ute Australia declined to fix a failed D-Max fuel pump under Consumer Law...

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lemonJohn Cadogan26 September 2022isuzu, ute, consumer Comments
4WD high-range and low-range: Should you use it or lose it?
4WD high-range and low-range: Should you use it or lose it?

If you own a four-wheel drive, how often should you actually engage four-wheel drive or low range in the transfer case, down there? Is it necessary to keep the whole system in good working order or waste of time?

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John Cadogan25 September 20224WD, Mitsubishi, ute Comment
Isuzu D-MAX and MU-X: DON'T BUY in 2023
Isuzu D-MAX and MU-X: DON'T BUY in 2023

Seems if you have a legitimate problem which Isuzu Ute Australia can weasel out of, they’re likely to throw your consumer rights under the bus. This is exactly why I do not recommend you buy an Isuzu D-Max or an MU-X…

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lemonJohn Cadogan24 September 2022isuzu, ute, consumer Comments
Should you buy a 2023 BYD Atto 3 electric car in Australia?
Should you buy a 2023 BYD Atto 3 electric car in Australia?

Let’s discuss buying a new BYD ATTO 3 electric SUV. Then filling the boot with a generator with endless Jerry cans of petrol in order to hit the road and visit Dingo Piss Creek. Should you bother with either...?

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John Cadogan23 September 2022EV, suv Comments
Can crashed cars be repaired without re-fitting the airbags?
Can crashed cars be repaired without re-fitting the airbags?

This just in from the Department of Problems that Don't Exist. What if you buy a used car which has been repaired and some dodgy backyard mechanic hasn't replaced an airbag that's been deployed...?

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John Cadogan23 September 2022safetyComment
V2L: DO NOT buy an EV without considering this!
V2L: DO NOT buy an EV without considering this!

Buying an electric car today without vehicle-to-load functionality is one of the worst financial decisions you could possibly make with an EV. In this report, I'll show you exactly why and how much this feature can save you…

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John Cadogan22 September 2022ev, eco car, tech, consumerComment
Subaru Outback: Is the 'new' turbo 2.4 engine really good enough?
Subaru Outback: Is the 'new' turbo 2.4 engine really good enough?

Subaru’s new turbocharged Outback XT is finally here after two long years. The burning question now is whether it's an improvement or a disappointment. And is it any better than the old 3.6R?

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John Cadogan21 September 2022subaru outback, suv, engine tech, transmission tech Comment
Toyota Australia increase prices by up to $3800: Existing orders not protected
Toyota Australia increase prices by up to $3800: Existing orders not protected

If you've got a 300 Series LandCruiser, a Kluger, RAV4, Corolla or a Hilux on order, bad news: prices are about to rise. Even if you're already in the queue with a contracted price, chances are you're not protected.

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John Cadogan20 September 2022toyota, toyota landcruiser, toyota corolla, toyota rav4, consumer Comments
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