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ULTIMATE FORD POWERSHIFT FAIR GO FAIL
ULTIMATE FORD POWERSHIFT FAIR GO FAIL

If this doesn’t convince you of our urgent need for an independent car industry ombudsman to protect ordinary consumers - nothing will

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John Cadogan18 September 2017 Comments
Mercedes-Benz GLE 'Don't Buy' Warning
Mercedes-Benz GLE 'Don't Buy' Warning

If this customer's account of GLE ownership doesn’t convince you we need better lemon laws, or at least an ACCC with balls, nothing will

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John Cadogan14 September 2017 Comments
2WD vs AWD - How to choose the right SUV
2WD vs AWD - How to choose the right SUV

Do you really need SUV in your next new SUV? It's certainly going to pump up the cost - but will it add real benefit to your driving?

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John Cadogan13 September 2017 Comments
Why are so many Fords catching fire?
Why are so many Fords catching fire?

If spontaneous combustion were an Olympic sport, Ford will go for gold in Tokyo. But why do they catch fire so damn often?

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John Cadogan24 August 2017 Comments
ACCC Investigation Into New Car Industry Reveals Staggering Breadth of Consumer Law Violations
ACCC Investigation Into New Car Industry Reveals Staggering Breadth of Consumer Law Violations

Corporate watchdog releases draft report detailing depths of consumer mistreatment, to which the car industry has stooped, in Australia.

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John Cadogan11 August 2017 Comments
Holden 'Don't Buy' Warning - ACCC Investigation Update
Holden 'Don't Buy' Warning - ACCC Investigation Update

Good news for you, if you own a defective Holden: There's never been a better time to advocate for some proper customer support, for a change.

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John Cadogan9 August 2017 Comments
Maximum Acceleration: Peak Power Vs Peak Torque
Maximum Acceleration: Peak Power Vs Peak Torque

For maximum acceleration at any speed do you want your engine making peak power or peak torque? Let's find out.

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John Cadogan2 August 2017 Comments
Ford Focus Transmission Problems
Ford Focus Transmission Problems

ACCC will sue Ford over dodgy Powershift transmission in Focus, Fiesta and Ecosport, alleging unconscionable conduct by Ford

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The truth about oil consumption in modern cars
The truth about oil consumption in modern cars

Does your car have a drinking problem with engine oil? Is the manufacturer brushing you off? Plenty of people complain about this. Here are the facts.

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John Cadogan17 June 2017 Comments
Australia's Deadly Diesel Truck Emissions Disgrace
Australia's Deadly Diesel Truck Emissions Disgrace

Fully one third of Australia's heavy trucks have no exhaust emissions controls - and you're sucking on the consequences right now

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John Cadogan24 May 2017 Comments
The Truth About Automatic Engine Stop-start Systems
The Truth About Automatic Engine Stop-start Systems

It's the most glaring way carmakers cook the books on official fuel tests … and also make that shiny new car a lot less pleasant to drive

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John Cadogan11 April 2017 Comments
Top 8 Reasons Why Aftermarket Fuel Savers Don't Work
Top 8 Reasons Why Aftermarket Fuel Savers Don't Work

Before you click ‘buy now’ with your credit card handy, there’s just one small problem: Fuel savers don’t work. And they don’t work because actual science says they can’t actually work.

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John Cadogan10 April 2017 Comments
How To Beat Speeding Fines
How To Beat Speeding Fines

The definitive interview with traffic defence specialist lawyer Adam Ly (20yrs experience) - a legal first aid kit: Driving, the law & you.

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John Cadogan9 April 2017 Comments
How to use a car broker to save thousands on a new car
How to use a car broker to save thousands on a new car

If you want to save thousands on a new car, here’s how to use a brokerage and avoid the stress of face-to-face negotiation with a car dealer

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John Cadogan26 March 2017 Comment
Top 20 Ways to Beat a Car Dealer
Top 20 Ways to Beat a Car Dealer

You wouldn’t take a toothpick to a knife fight. So don’t set foot inside a car dealership without knowing these 20 surefire dealer-beating tips

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John Cadogan26 March 2017 Comments
Top Six Things New Car Buyers Don't Check
Top Six Things New Car Buyers Don't Check

You’ve fallen in love with a new car. It’s time to get the details right - otherwise, it might just turn into Glenn Close and boil your bunny

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John Cadogan26 March 2017 Comments
How to Test Drive a New Car
How to Test Drive a New Car

The test drive is a vital part of upgrading your car. But most people test driving their next new car get it horribly wrong. Here’s how to get it right. 

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John Cadogan26 March 2017 Comments
How to beat a car dealer at the end of the month
How to beat a car dealer at the end of the month

If you think going into a dealership at the end of the month is all it takes to save thousands on a new car, it's time to reconsider your approach

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John Cadogan26 March 2017 Comments
Add-on Insurance Scam Warning
Add-on Insurance Scam Warning

ASIC identifies $1.6 billion car dealer insurance scam. Find out who's at risk, and whether you might be entitled to any compensation

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John Cadogan13 March 2017 Comments
2017 Volkswagen 'don't buy' warning
2017 Volkswagen 'don't buy' warning

Documents tendered in Federal Court point to illegal, coercive and extortionate behaviour by VW and its dealers in the dieselgate clean-up attempt

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John Cadogan28 February 2017 Comments
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