This just in from the Department of Problems that Don't Exist. What if you buy a used car which has been repaired and some dodgy backyard mechanic hasn't replaced an airbag that's been deployed...?
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Driving in Australia is fraught with risk and hitting a kangaroo is a high likelihood. So how do you give yourself the best possible chance of not crashing into this iconic rodent? It’s (mostly) all in your head…
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If you're in the market for new tyres anytime over the next 12 to 18 months, here's something you need to know - but probably haven't considered - before paying for the most fundamental safety aspect on your car…
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ANCAP gave Hyundai’s 8-seat Palisade SUV a 4-star rating under false pretences. But on the verge of an update, why spend on a soon-to-be-redundant crash test? The answer will make you mad…
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Thinking of buying a 4WD capable of keeping your young-adult children safe as they venture out into the world? Here’s how the deathtrap Jeep Wrangler rolls…
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Australasia's so-called safety authority continues to augment reality, rating the Hyundai Palisade SUV four stars amongst old five-star company. Here’s how they got it wrong…
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Nissan has announced the new, sleep-inducing 2023 Pathfinder. If you’re shopping for a 7-seat SUV, this is your official warning about buying two tonnes of boring, uninspiring disappointment…
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The shiny brand new Ford Ranger ute is here in all its glory! It’ll tow 3.5 tonnes according to the marketing. But let’s look at what that means for practicality in the real world, shall we?
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Here's everything you need to understand when it comes to doing-up and undoing your wheel nuts: the rules, the mistakes, tips and tricks. Plus, how they actually work…
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Let’s answer your questions and correct some misguided comments from my recent reports, while shining the light on an electric vehicle compliance & safety mistake…
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If you’ve just rigged up your precious four-wheel-drive with thousands of dollars worth of aftermarket dual-battery system to power your dreams of venturing into the outback, here’s a much more elegant solution…
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Reacting to your awesome, interesting, misguided and absurd comments about the thermal runaway in EV batteries which probably sunk the Felicity Ace cargo ship...
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Jeep Australia cancels existing orders; imposes price hikes, while Jeep USA orders urgent 'stop sale order’ on sleepy 2022 Grand Cherokee. Here’s what’s happening…
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Safety systems designed to save your life are far from perfect. But does that mean you have a solid consumer law case when these computer-based features get it wrong? Let’s unpack that…
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When it comes to bullbars and crash safety, it’s a total desert of information from reliable, accredited sources. Here’s why you need to think carefully before buying a bullbar for your ute, 4WD or SUV…
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Countermeasures for 10 ways people commonly blow themselves up, and wake up in the burns unit. Here’s how to not become a fireball...
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You versus gravity. How to use a ladder without visiting your local hospital's overworked emergency department. A public service announcement…
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Electric cars and crash testing: How safe are electric vehicles and how would anyone actually know? EV buyers think they’re safe, but are they?
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You can hate a people mover all you want, but when it comes to fitting lots of kids in bulky restraints into an SUV, you really do need to research for the best solution to your breeding problem.
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Here’s an example of how over-eager Australian ute buyers are to give in to the aftermarket industry’s relentless push to sell you vehicle modifications you don’t need. It all starts with money…
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