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How to bend your ute: The truth about Mistubishi Triton chassis snapping
How to bend your ute: The truth about Mistubishi Triton chassis snapping

The internet is full of information and, unfortunately, plenty of uninformed opinion. Let’s get to the bottom of this alleged chassis-snapping pandemic.

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TowingJohn Cadogan5 August 2020ute, towing Comments
Should I buy a Volvo (or any other niche brand)?
Should I buy a Volvo (or any other niche brand)?

Is it really a viable relationship, getting involved with one of the niche brands? Like any long-term commitment, machine or otherwise, you have to make a rational assessment. Let’s help Denis do that…

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John Cadogan4 August 2020 Comments
Should I buy a Toyota RAV4 Hybrid or another SUV?
Should I buy a Toyota RAV4 Hybrid or another SUV?

Can the Toyota RAV4 actually save you money on fuel? Is it worth waiting six months for your next new car? It might get rave reviews, but should you bother?

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John Cadogan1 August 2020 Comments
Should I be concerned the dealer hasn't serviced my car?
Should I be concerned the dealer hasn't serviced my car?

If the dealership service department hasn’t done the jobs you asked for, should you be raising the alarm? Not necessarily. Here’s why…

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John Cadogan30 July 2020Comment
Mitsubishi to leave Europe and UK (and what this means for Australia)
Mitsubishi to leave Europe and UK (and what this means for Australia)

Mitsubishi has just done a ‘Holden’ and pulled out of the UK and Europe. Just like that - and nobody saw this coming. What does this mean for Australia, and future Mitsubishis generally?

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John Cadogan29 July 2020mitsubishi Comments
Should I buy the Mazda CX-30 or Mazda CX-3?
Should I buy the Mazda CX-30 or Mazda CX-3?

Shopping for a small-ish Mazda SUV? How do they stack up against each other and your old SUV? Here’s how you make the definitive choice and move on with life…

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John Cadogan28 July 2020 Comment
Should the manufacturer pay for my faulty used car repairs?
Should the manufacturer pay for my faulty used car repairs?

There’s a reason buying used cars carries a ‘buyer beware’ warning. If your used car has a fault, it’s not automatically the manufacturer’s problem. Here’s why…

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John Cadogan22 July 2020 Comments
What should I do about my crabbing Mercedes-Benz?
What should I do about my crabbing Mercedes-Benz?

Does your Mercedes-Benz have crabs? What can you do about it? Don’t buy one, for a start. Unfortunately, Cameron’s dearly-beloved did just that…

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John Cadogan21 July 2020 Comments
Should I tow in sport or manual mode, or using cruise control?
Should I tow in sport or manual mode, or using cruise control?

Is it okay to tow using sport or manual transmission modes? Is cruise control a no-no while heavy towing?

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John Cadogan20 July 2020 Comments
The truth about Mercedes-Benz ownership in Australia
The truth about Mercedes-Benz ownership in Australia

The three-pointed star is once again doing a poor job with customer care. There’s a reason why this company is on my ‘don’t buy’ list - and it has nothing to do with the cars themselves, which are typically excellent.

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John Cadogan17 July 2020 Comments
Should You Risk Buying Ssangyong in 2020?
Should You Risk Buying Ssangyong in 2020?

Despite a strong return to market just over two years ago with a decent ute and nice SUVs, the other-other Korean brand is in a pickle. Should you take a chance on SsangYong?

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John Cadogan14 July 2020ssangyong, ute Comments
Left-foot braking in a modern car: What you need to know
Left-foot braking in a modern car: What you need to know

Left-foot braking: how not to do it, and what to do when it all goes totally ‘Skynet’ down there. I hate when that happens…

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car adviceJohn Cadogan7 July 2020driving, performance car, safety Comments
Does diesel engine capacity really matter?
Does diesel engine capacity really matter?

Does engine size actually matter? Time for a reality check, so brace for impact, you beard-stroking, scientifically illiterate sons and daughters of outback-conquering, bogans…

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TowingJohn Cadogan6 July 20204wd, diesel tech, towing Comments
Earth to Mercedes F1 race team: Black liveries DON'T matter
Earth to Mercedes F1 race team: Black liveries DON'T matter

If you think painting a couple of cars black is a pathway to diversity and inclusiveness, I have to ask: What colour is the sky on your world?

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John Cadogan5 July 2020 Comments
Lewis Hamilton loses a race ... with reality
Lewis Hamilton loses a race ... with reality

Formula One legend Lewis Hamilton has lost a race with reality - against the statue of a dude who’s been dead for 300 years

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John Cadogan27 June 2020 Comments
What's the best affordable city car?
What's the best affordable city car?

Is a brand new sub-$20k micro car like a Kia Picanto or Mazda2 worth considering in 2020, or is it perhaps better to buy a late-model used car one step up in size?

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John Cadogan17 June 2020 Comment
Mods vs Warranty: How modifications affect your new car warranty
Mods vs Warranty: How modifications affect your new car warranty

Do modifications affect your new vehicle warranty? Easy answer: Yes, and of course, no. If you’re considering modifying your next new car, grab a pen…

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John Cadogan17 June 2020warranty, consumer Comment
Mitsubishi Pajero Sport -vs- Isuzu MU-X on towing and touring
Mitsubishi Pajero Sport -vs- Isuzu MU-X on towing and touring

How to choose the right all-terrain SUV for heavy towing - a serious analysis based on the numbers. If you intend to tow like this, you need to use this technique to assess your loads

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John Cadogan16 June 2020 Comments
The truth about alloy wheel repairs
The truth about alloy wheel repairs

Is gutter rash terminal for modern alloy wheels, or can you repair it without weakening the wheel? And how about powder coating - does baking a wheel affect its durability?

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John Cadogan15 June 2020 Comments
Sometimes I can't save you thousands on a new car
Sometimes I can't save you thousands on a new car

(Not clickbait) It’s simple - when manufacturers slash their margins you’re already saving thousands, and it’s a walk-up start. Massive savings are already on the table.

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John Cadogan13 June 2020car buying Comments
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