A lot of people think they need an SUV, when a people mover is perfect. But then there’s this bloke, expecting kid #4 - clearly they found the secret to surviving a pandemic…
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Turns out there are still off-roading and outback touring enthusiasts whom can have a rational discussion about which big, heavy-towing four-wheel drive to buy - that isn’t an overpriced LandCruiser.
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Car companies love talking up how much local testing and tuning they perform on our cracked, corrugated broken-arse roads. But is it all just marketing bullshit, or is there truth in it?
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Grey Nomads wanting to haul a three-tonne caravan across our wide, brown land need to choose a chariot. But first, you need to know how much everything is allowed to weigh. Here’s how to do that…
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Is your car insurance policy at risk if the wrong speed-rated tyres are fitted to your SUV? This is how you decipher the kooky tyre speed-rating code and stop short of voiding your insurance policy…
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If you’re looking for the perfect SUV for towing heavy trailers, touring the outback long-term and being a rockstar at commuting in dense city traffic, you might be sorely disappointed…
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Need a ute but not a hardcore bush-bashing machine? You don’t always need 4WD if moving big things down a gravel track is all you do. Two-wheel drive might be all you need…
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Do you think you have a legitimate warranty claim on a wear-and-tear part? You can try, but sometimes you need to ask if it’s worth the fight...
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If you didn’t believe me that fitting performance tyres to an EV is a dynamics hack, here’s some testimony and an interesting query about possible ramifications for doing that…
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It’s normal to take a cautionary approach at the dealership, in every respect, but there are times when they do actually go above and beyond. This is one of those stories…
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If you’re thinking of fitting semi-slick high performance tyres to your speed machine, that’s fine, but there are compromises. Generally, the main brands all make good quality performance tyres…
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Have you ever tried to find out the maximum permitted weight of your large SUV and trailer? You’ll be relieved to know you’re not going crazy - there is a reason you can’t find it in the brochure…
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Are you considering moving onto your next new car before the warranty runs out, lest it breaks down? You don’t actually need to because you’re covered by consumer law. Here’s how that works…
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If you’re in dispute with a carmaker and the dealership over your warranty status because of an administrative error between it being a demo or brand-new, here’s what you should do…
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If you’re like most consumers right now, tossing up between buying new and used, but find both kinds are asking high prices - there’s a very good reason for that. Here’s why…
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If you think changing wheel sizes is going to create some tangible difference to the way your speedo reads, there’s a simple explanation. Hint: There isn’t some whacky conspiracy theory forcing us all to go slow.
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If you’re towing a conservative load but have an overheating problem with your late-model diesel ute, here’s how you can get on the case quickly before something major fails…
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So much for those safe driving campaigns. If you’re guilty of putting your feet on the dashboard of a car as a passenger, or if you’re a driver who allows it, you need a serious reality check…
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If you’re shopping for an affordable dual-cab 4x4 ute and the sharp price offered by Chinese brands like LDV and Great Wall are enticing, here’s my two cents on that…
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People still obsess with buying a perfectly good ute and ‘modifying’ the hell out of it - eviscerating their warranty. Buy a vehicle designed for extreme towing or pack lighter. It’s simple, really…
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