Is the SUV really going to be that much safer ‘out there’ in the real world, or is that just presumption and hype?
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Water and exhaust don’t mix - right? That’s correct - in theory, but if your EGR valve unit is defective - water can leak into your engine (and that’s bad)
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GM Holden has never looked shakier in its 71-year history - but what happens to your warranty and support if you buy one, and the company shuts up shop?
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Late-model used cars seem like a deadset bargain compared with the price of brand new - but there are numerous pitfalls against which you need to do considerable legwork to insulate yourself
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What’s the superior proposition in terms of value, features, customer support and performance … of should you wait until the 2020 Hyundai i30 facelift to arrive?
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Despite the protocols for service intervals being as old as the hills - and servicing never being cheaper than ever before, in real terms - some consumers still fail to get the point
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Dealers often try to negotiate you ‘down’ from your true entitlements under Australian Consumer Law. Here’s how your rights really work
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If I order a new car through AutoExpert, how long will it take to arrive? What’s the general delivery timeframe at dealerships?
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Brakes and tyres - so critical to the safe operation of any vehicle. And yet, when it comes to replacement, owners are often terribly resentful of spending any cash, at any point in time
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This VZ Commodore owner approached four businesses to repair an electrical fault in his VZ Commodore. It cost him $1200, and none of them could fix it. The culprit was the battery…
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DIY PHEV - can you upgrade a standard hybrid to plug-in, perhaps in the shed at home, or are you (literally) playing with fire?
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They’re roughly equivalent on paper and price, but which of these two vehicles is the better ownership proposition?
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Turbochargers are complex installations conventionally driven by hot exhaust flow. They add power and boost efficiency - but why not drive them with electricity?
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If you’re about to start a family, buying an SUV is seen (by many couples) as a price of admission to the new club. Keep reading, though, because this report will save you $5-$10k
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Is the big-engined Subaru Outback the best bet for long-distance towing for a medium van? And when will the current Outback be replaced?
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Dealers often claim their ‘delivery’ charge is high because it includes the cost of shipping from Europe, the US or Asia to Australia - but the reality is very different
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How international fuel economy standards became the insurmountable hurdle that means we won’t be seeing Kia’s groundbreaking e-Niro EV Down Under any time soon
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It’s the time or the distance - whichever comes first. But when does the service countdown clock really reset?
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How can you tell - really tell - that the car you are buying is bona-fide brand new, and not a demonstrator being sold to you under entirely false pretences?
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After multiple repairs, ongoing problems and weeks off the road, does Consumer Law give me any rights? What can I do?
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