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Don't buy a new Honda in 2021 or 2022. Here's why...
Don't buy a new Honda in 2021 or 2022. Here's why...

Honda Australia has officially killed your ability to get a better deal. If you were shopping for a Honda in the near future, this is a consumer warning: That could be a bad idea…

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car adviceJohn Cadogan9 July 2021honda, car buying, consumer Comments
Does the dealership need to repair my transmission under warranty?
Does the dealership need to repair my transmission under warranty?

If your late model car is going thump in the night, or in traffic, if you haven’t abused it, here’s how you handle the dealership’s service department and the carmaker…

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John Cadogan9 July 2021Comment
Can I change the factory suspension on my performance car?
Can I change the factory suspension on my performance car?

You might think it’s a simple swap to put different springs in your performance-focused car, even if they’re from a similar vehicle. But a million reasons, known as ‘data’, suggest that’s a bad idea…

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John Cadogan8 July 2021tech, warranty, consumer Comment
When should my car’s cabin filter be replaced?
When should my car’s cabin filter be replaced?

It’s common for people to get stitched with small extra charges on their servicing bill, for additional items you probably don’t need. Here’s how you avoid getting stung in the service department…

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John Cadogan5 July 2021consumer, dealerComment
Why does my car battery drain when turned off?
Why does my car battery drain when turned off?

Simply turning off your engine doesn’t mean the battery stops working in a modern vehicle. Battery life depends on a long list of factors, unlike the old days. Here’s why your battery never sleeps…

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John Cadogan3 July 2021tech, uteComment
Toyota LandCruiser 300 diesel V6: Is the twin-turbo a lemon?
Toyota LandCruiser 300 diesel V6: Is the twin-turbo a lemon?

The new Landcruiser 300 V6 diesel engine will feature an engine where the exhaust is in the vee, between the cylinder banks, and this could be problematic. Here’s why…

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car adviceJohn Cadogan2 July 20214wd, toyota landcruiser Comments
Cylinder deactivation: How, why and should you own a car with this tech?
Cylinder deactivation: How, why and should you own a car with this tech?

Should you avoid buying a recalled engine like Mazda’s SkyActiv 2.5 simply because it has cylinder shutdown tech?

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car adviceJohn Cadogan2 July 2021engine tech, mazda3, mazda cx-5, mazda Comments
Toyota LandCruiser 300: Why the media is so wrong about this vehicle
Toyota LandCruiser 300: Why the media is so wrong about this vehicle

The motoring media is gushing over the new LandCruiser, trying to keep Toyota happy. But as a consumer, this means you’re not getting the full story...

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car adviceJohn Cadogan26 June 2021toyota landcruiser, 4wd Comments
Do electric cars lose range with performance tyres?
Do electric cars lose range with performance tyres?

If you own or are buying an EV with the plan to fit performance tyres, but you’re worried about the hit to driving range, you’ll be glad to know I’ve tested this concern and the results were good…

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John Cadogan25 June 2021EV, tyresComment
Should my vehicle be updated with Apple CarPlay?
Should my vehicle be updated with Apple CarPlay?

New cars are always better than the old one. Hence it’s good to research your next new car, so you know what you’re missing out on before paying a deposit or buying. Otherwise, this happens…

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John Cadogan24 June 2021consumer, techComment
Basic Suspension Dynamics: What is a roll moment?
Basic Suspension Dynamics: What is a roll moment?

Roll moments, roll centres, inertial loads, mass centres, roll axes - let’s step into the Ghetto Engineering lecture theatre. Please, take your seats, buckle in...

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John Cadogan22 June 2021techComment
Should I fit my SUV with a bullbar?
Should I fit my SUV with a bullbar?

If you live in rural Australia and have plans to install a shiny new bullbar to your SUV to fight against kangaroo strikes, you may not like what I have to say about that idea…

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John Cadogan19 June 2021kia, suv Comments
Another Fiat Chrysler spare parts fiasco and what to do about it
Another Fiat Chrysler spare parts fiasco and what to do about it

An unsolicited e-mail from a typical, ripped-off Chrysler 300C owner shows why the Fiat Chrysler / Stellantis brand is in trouble. Here's what happened...

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lemon, car adviceJohn Cadogan19 June 2021consumerComment
Everything wrong with the new Toyota LandCruiser 300
Everything wrong with the new Toyota LandCruiser 300

Toyota has had 14 long years to get the new 300 Series LandCruiser right. But once again, they're still the king of automotive mediocrity. And the media just laps it up…

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car adviceJohn Cadogan16 June 2021toyota landcruiser, 4wd Comments
How green is an electric vehicle?
How green is an electric vehicle?

Is there any merit to the idea electric vehicles are in some way ‘green’? The answers are not binary and there’s legitimate arguments for and against. So how should you decide where you stand?

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John Cadogan15 June 2021EVComment
Is my faulty Honda a lemon?
Is my faulty Honda a lemon?

Honda’s reputation as an innovator is gone, and apparently, they aren’t as reliable or well built anymore, either. Here’s how you deal with a seemingly possessed and leaky Honda…

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John Cadogan10 June 2021suvComment
Interview: Vehicle dynamics and suspension tech deep-dive
Interview: Vehicle dynamics and suspension tech deep-dive

This is the definitive vehicle dynamics deep-dive with an industry expert. Ever wondered why local, Australian suspension tuning is so important? Here’s why…

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John Cadogan8 June 2021interview, kia, kia stinger, kia carnival, kia sportage Comments
The Great EV Rip-Off: Australia confirmed as world's worst environmental joke
The Great EV Rip-Off: Australia confirmed as world's worst environmental joke

Politician versus environment: Victoria's unjust EV tax has passed through the upper house. Let’s meet one of the people who was critical in supported this bill and getting it passed.

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John Cadogan2 June 2021ev, consumer Comment
Politician Vs Your Car: How your personal mobility is under attack
Politician Vs Your Car: How your personal mobility is under attack

The NSW Planning Minister has officially said our personal cars enslave us, and EVs are ‘not the answer’. 12th Century, here we come…

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John Cadogan27 May 2021consumerComment
Ford in-car advertising is just around the corner. Welcome to Hell.
Ford in-car advertising is just around the corner. Welcome to Hell.

Ford has been trying diligently, for decades now, to engineer automotive hell on earth. They’ve finally succeeded…

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John Cadogan26 May 2021ford, consumer, safety Comments
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