John Cadogan

AutoExpert

Leisure EN ↓ 940 episodes

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

Author

John Cadogan

Category

Leisure

Podcast website

autoexpert.com.au

Latest episode

Apr 8, 2026

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Episodes

The most common car dealer service department rip-off, and how to beat it 17.05.2023

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How to drill steel without any special tools (dead easy solution) 14.05.2023

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Budget black hole: Why the $7.4M fuel efficiency standard should've been free 10.05.2023

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Why I hate weight distribution hitches (and why you should, too) 01.05.2023

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Another epic heavy towing failure (with twist and pike) 29.04.2023

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Reacting to your comments & criticism (Season 2 Episode 5) 27.04.2023

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The V6 turbo diesel Landcruiser 300 oil consumption problem 26.04.2023

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The ultimate guide to drill chucks: replacement, disassembly & rebuilding 24.04.2023

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I screwed up about EVs - big time 21.04.2023

EXPLANATION & CORRECTION: In the original report (yesterday: EV versus diesel ute: what's REALLY really greener? >> ) , I made a small mathematical error at 19 minutes in. This is my blatant correction on that, with a distinctly different outcome to the original result. I value integrity, unlike politicians and CEO types, so make sure you watch the below video to get the full underst...

EV versus diesel ute: what's REALLY really greener? 21.04.2023

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The engine valve clearance adjustment 'problem' 20.04.2023

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Reacting to your comments & criticism (Season 2 Episode 4, April 2023) 18.04.2023

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How safe is Tesla's Autopilot? 14.04.2023

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Another Nissan customer support 'FAIL' 12.04.2023

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Major change to EV & PHEV tax cuts coming on June 30 09.04.2023

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True lies about bogus towing capacity claims (feat. Subaru Outback XT) 06.04.2023

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Toyota Loses Dodgy Diesel DPF Appeal (Compensation Update) 03.04.2023

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Reacting to your comments & criticism (Season 2 Episode 3, April 2023) 03.04.2023

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Fun with batteries: How not to burn your house down this weekend 31.03.2023

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The inconvenient truth about biofuel: it's just greenwashing bullshit 29.03.2023

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Anti-car Green politician joins Volkswagen Supervisory Board 27.03.2023

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Workshop review: Vevor BS-85 bandsaw is a better way to cut metal in your home shop 25.03.2023

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Subaru Hybrid: Top 6 reasons why you shouldn't buy one 25.03.2023

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True lies about green car sales in Australia 20.03.2023

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ROAD USER TAX: 7 reasons why the Victorian EV & PHEV driving distance tax is BULLSHIT 17.03.2023

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