John Cadogan

AutoExpert

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AutoExpert is all about cars from Australian automotive expert, journalist and engineer John Cadogan

Author

John Cadogan

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Leisure

Podcast website

autoexpert.com.au

Latest episode

Apr 8, 2026

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Episodes

How to stick weld (at home) - my complete guide 30.10.2023

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GWM Tank 300 (Wrangler clone): Terrible towing; even worse brakes 27.10.2023

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Elon Musk 'near tears' as Cybertruck digs Tesla's 'own grave' 26.10.2023

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How to fix a stripped thread at home - like a pro! 24.10.2023

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Reacting to your Nissan e-Power feedback & criticism 20.10.2023

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Nissan e-Power hybrid: UK ads banned; Worst hybrid system here 19.10.2023

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Let's roast: Land Rover Defender plug-in hybrid EV! 18.10.2023

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Luton Airport car park fire: What the media is not saying 13.10.2023

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Science -Vs- your Lithium-ion & EV firefighting feedback 11.10.2023

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Apparently we're experimenting on truck drivers now... 10.10.2023

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Another lithium-ion battery fire proves we're not ready for EVs 03.10.2023

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Best EV firefighting technique yet! Stopping thermal runaway... 30.09.2023

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Cheap DIY welding table from scrap steel (under $200) 29.09.2023

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A giant Tesla battery caught fire ... and they just let it burn 27.09.2023

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5 more excellent ways to DIE while welding at home 24.09.2023

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Can a 4WD bullbar cause a $20k engine failure? 22.09.2023

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EV battery vapour explosions: Nobody will admit it's a problem 22.09.2023

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Get started welding at home (part 1): Equipment, protective gear & safety tips 21.09.2023

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4WD Tech: A sanity check on recovery points (aftermarket vs standard) 19.09.2023

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Is your new car actually spying on you? (The unpalatable truth.) 17.09.2023

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Hyundai N-car updates: new i20 & i30 N, plus outrageous IONIQ 5 N & Kona N 16.09.2023

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Sydney Airport EV fire: 1 battery just incinerated 5 parked cars 14.09.2023

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The Golden Age of Bullsh!t: Why Australia cannot quit fossil fuels 12.09.2023

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CO2 is the most immediately dangerous gas in car exhaust. (Or is it?) 11.09.2023

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How 4x4 modifications can kill your factory warranty protection 06.09.2023

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