John Cadogan

AutoExpert

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

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John Cadogan

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autoexpert.com.au

Latest episode

Apr 8, 2026

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Episodes

Does Subaru have a serious CVT reliability problem? 21.02.2022

A 2016 Subaru Outback CVT has a failure out on the highway, which becomes an $11,000 problem, suddenly. However, I'd suggest that's not how consumer law works. This is how relationships with brands get destroyed in the service department... On Bullshit by Harry G Frankfurt >> OLIGHT DISCOUNT! (These are awesome.) Get 12% off here >> Use code AEJC Baton 3 Winter kit: Link here >>...

Buying a new car in 2022: You Vs the computer chip shortage 14.02.2022

Let us discuss the pesky semiconductor shortage which is set to continue throughout 2022 - just what we all wanted I'm sure. So, what should you do if the car maker de-specs the car you have just ordered... On Bullshit by Harry G Frankfurt >> OLIGHT DISCOUNT! (These are awesome.) Get 12% off here >> Use code AEJC Baton 3 Winter kit: Link here >> Obulb: Link here >> Save tho...

Hyundai issues hilarious 'dash upside-down' vehicle safety recall 08.02.2022

Hyundai R&D might have a little egg on its face after issuing a hilarious safety recall with the National Institute of Highway Traffic Safety for an LCD software glitch which you certainly wouldn't want happening on a passenger plane... On Bullshit by Harry G Frankfurt >> OLIGHT DISCOUNT! (These are awesome.) Get 12% off here >> Use code AEJC Baton 3 Winter kit: Link here >>...

New CEO; same train wreck: The lingering death of Wheels 03.02.2022

Another nail in the coffin for Wheels media this week the brand prepares to throw you in the audience even further under the bus, potentially, thanks to the installation of a new ringmaster. How long can this automotive advertising ship stay afloat? On Bullshit by Harry G Frankfurt >> OLIGHT DISCOUNT! (These are awesome.) Get 12% off here >> Use code AEJC Baton 3 Winter kit: Link here...

How to deal with a continuously defective Volkswagen Amarok 01.02.2022

Volkswagen ownership hell, part 1765: Here's a dude whose Amarok has had 10 replacement A/C compressors in 11 years!!! When is 'enough' enough? On Bullshit by Harry G Frankfurt >> OLIGHT DISCOUNT! (These are awesome.) Get 12% off here >> Use code AEJC Baton 3 Winter kit: Link here >> Obulb: Link here >> Save thousands on any new car (Australia-only) by contacting me via Aut...

RUMOUR MILL: Australia's 'almost' automotive news update, January 30, 2022 30.01.2022

In this report: Stock shortages appear to be tightening for Mazda and Toyota, and a whistleblower/insider chimes in on the recent Polestar 'chip fat' PR stunt. Check out my Polestar crosses the Nullabor report here >> and Greenwashing the car industry report here >> On Bullshit by Harry G Frankfurt >> OLIGHT DISCOUNT! (These are awesome.) Get 12% off here >> Use code AEJC B...

Hyundai hydrogen upgrade highlights the real problem with climate action 28.01.2022

Big business like carmakers, governments and corporates all struggle being green. Sounding green is dead easy, but accountants don’t get it… On Bullshit by Harry G Frankfurt >> OLIGHT DISCOUNT! (These are awesome.) Get 12% off here >> Use code AEJC Baton 3 Winter kit: Link here >> Obulb: Link here >> Save thousands on any new car (Australia-only) by contacting me via AutoEx...

Greenwashing is the new black for the car industry 26.01.2022

In this report: It's a lot easier sounding green than it is actually being green. Here's how the car industry does it, and how basic scientific literacy can help you spot it. On Bullshit by Harry G Frankfurt >> OLIGHT DISCOUNT! (These are awesome.) Get 12% off here >> Use code AEJC Baton 3 Winter kit: Link here >> Obulb: Link here >> Save thousands on any new car (Australia...

Making sense of Australia in 2022, with special guest Michael West in the Fat Cave 24.01.2022

Australia’s leading independent investigative journalist Michael West talks to me unscripted and honestly about the Australia we find ourselves in… More channels for Mike:   https://www.michaelwest.com.au/ https://www.patreon.com/TheWestReport https://twitter.com/MichaelWestBiz https://www.instagram.com/michaelwest... On Bullshit by Harry G Frankfurt >> OLIGHT DISCOUNT! (These are aweso...

About Polestar 2 crossing the Nullabor, running on chip fat power 19.01.2022

This week's malignant green washing goes to Australia's newest and most irrelevant electric car brand, Polestar (AKA electric Volvo) and this one really is export grade. Here's the latest publicity stunt which tries to spin the inconvenient CO2 facts. On Bullshit by Harry G Frankfurt >> OLIGHT DISCOUNT! (These are awesome.) Get 12% off here >> Use code AEJC Baton 3 Winter kit: Link her...

Hyundai i20 N review, track thrash & buyer's guide 17.01.2022

The new Hyundai i20 N is the baby performance car in the range, so it's not quite as quick on the limit as an i30 N, but hey, $10K cheaper by the time you get it on the road. It's less of a computer game, and more of a pure mechanical driving experience. Let's see if I can't break it... On Bullshit by Harry G Frankfurt >> OLIGHT DISCOUNT! (These are awesome.) Get 12% off here >> Use co...

How to avoid blowing yourself up around your car 13.01.2022

Countermeasures for 10 ways people commonly blow themselves up, and wake up in the burns unit. Here’s how to not become a fireball... On Bullshit by Harry G Frankfurt >> OLIGHT DISCOUNT! (These are awesome.) Get 12% off here >> Use code AEJC Baton 3 Winter kit: Link here >> Obulb: Link here >> Save thousands on any new car (Australia-only) by contacting me via AutoExpert.co...

Omicron, Australia and the incompetence of leadership and the mainstream media 12.01.2022

Our country has turned to shit thanks to a gross failure of leadership. Here's why... On Bullshit by Harry G Frankfurt >> OLIGHT DISCOUNT! (These are awesome.) Get 12% off here >> Use code AEJC Baton 3 Winter kit: Link here >> Obulb: Link here >> Save thousands on any new car (Australia-only) by contacting me via AutoExpert.com.au here >> Help support my independent r...

SsangYong Musso 2022: The problem with towing 3500kg 10.01.2022

Ssanyong versus the truth: Towing three and a half tons with a new SsanYong Musso. Spoiler alert: it's an unacceptably bad idea. Here's why... On Bullshit by Harry G Frankfurt >> OLIGHT DISCOUNT! (These are awesome.) Get 12% off here >> Use code AEJC Baton 3 Winter kit: Link here >> Obulb: Link here >> Save thousands on any new car (Australia-only) by contacting me via Auto...

Do fuel trucks stir up sediment in underground service station tanks? 09.01.2022

When a fuel tanker is refuelling a service station's underground tanks, does it actually stir up water and sediment? Should you steer clear of that filling station forecourt to avoid sucking all of that contaminants into your engine? Let's talk about that... On Bullshit by Harry G Frankfurt >> OLIGHT DISCOUNT! (These are awesome.) Get 12% off here >> Use code AEJC Baton 3 Winter kit: L...

Honda's alleged new momentum is bullshit 07.01.2022

Reality and Honda Australia have finally parted ways, officially. Here's what happens when the facts don't matter in corporate communications and marketing... On Bullshit by Harry G Frankfurt >> OLIGHT DISCOUNT! (These are awesome.) Get 12% off here >> Use code AEJC Baton 3 Winter kit: Link here >> Obulb: Link here >> Save thousands on any new car (Australia-only) by contac...

Everything wrong with Mazda in a single press release 07.01.2022

If you're in the market for a new car, there's a good chance you're considering a Mazda CX-5 mid-size SUV, or something similar. Here's how Mazda's most recent 'update' to the model has been depicted to you, the consumer. Sadly, they've been highly efficient achievement at being out of touch... Download the Mazda CX-5 press release here >> OLIGHT DISCOUNT! (These are awesome.) Get 12% off he...

How to use a ladder safely (PSA) 04.01.2022

You versus gravity. How to have fun in your very own fat cave without becoming a sideshow in your local hospital's currently overworked emergency department. This report is a PSA. Get a Beam clamp like this one >> OLIGHT DISCOUNT! (These are awesome.) Get 12% off here >> Use code AEJC Baton 3 Winter kit: Link here >> Obulb: Link here >> Save thousands on any new car (Austra...

Everything wrong with the car industry in 2021: The anti-awards ceremony 01.01.2022

In case you missed it, here's a flashback to all the fun and antics the Australian car industry got up to during 2021. Remember this list when you consider buying a new car in 2022. OLIGHT DISCOUNT! (These are awesome.) Get 12% off here >> Use code AEJC Baton 3 Winter kit: Link here >> Obulb: Link here >> Save thousands on any new car (Australia-only) by contacting me via AutoExp...

BMW 420i review: Should you buy the base model? Plus: Fat Cave upgrade! 31.12.2021

Coming up the BMW 420i: I'm going to try my hardest to save you about 10 or 15 grand on the entry-level BMW sedan if you're in the market for a luxury new car. Plus a critical fat cave upgrade. OLIGHT DISCOUNT! (These are awesome.) Get 12% off here >> Use code AEJC Baton 3 Winter kit: Link here >> Obulb: Link here >> Save thousands on any new car (Australia-only) by contacting me...

Why 'Zero Emissions Vehicle' will be the great auto industry lie of 2022 28.12.2021

It's pretty hard to imagine a more insidious bullshit buzzword in 2021 than 'Zero Emissions'. This catchphrase rolls off the tongues of every politician, marketing and public relations employee, and every so-called journalist. The problem is scientific illiteracy. Here's why zero emissions is a lie... OLIGHT DISCOUNT! (These are awesome.) Get 12% off here >> Use code AEJC Baton 3 Winter kit:...

Why is Tesla selling 2021 cars with 2017 batteries? 23.12.2021

Did Electric Jesus (Elon Musk) just admit that Tesla batteries were just as imperfect as every other carmaker, losing range over time? OLIGHT DISCOUNT! (These are awesome.) Get 12% off here >> Use code AEJC Baton 3 Winter kit: Link here >> Obulb: Link here >> Save thousands on any new car (Australia-only) by contacting me via AutoExpert.com.au here >> Help support my indepe...

Measuring cargo volume: Hyundai Staria Load VS Toyota Hiace van comparison 18.12.2021

How do they actually measure cargo volumes? The boot space, the ute tray, the volume in the van. Are manufacturer claims trustworthy? OLIGHT DISCOUNT! (These are awesome.) Get 12% off here >> Use code AEJC Baton 3 Winter kit: Link here >> Obulb: Link here >> Save thousands on any new car (Australia-only) by contacting me via AutoExpert.com.au here >> Help support my indepen...

Hyundai Staria LOAD van review: Buy this or a Toyota Hiace? 17.12.2021

Here's everything you need to know about Hyundai's new workhorse, and how it compares to the Toyota Hiace, so you can make the informed choice about your business's next new van... OLIGHT DISCOUNT! (These are awesome.) Get 12% off here >> Use code AEJC Baton 3 Winter kit: Link here >> Obulb: Link here >> Save thousands on any new car (Australia-only) by contacting me via AutoExpe...

The national Adblue shortage and crisis explained using facts 15.12.2021

The so-called AdBlue crisis has been blown out of proportion by the mainstream media and the politicians in charge haven't got a clue how to solve it. Here's the trucking truth behind the AdBlue shortage... OLIGHT DISCOUNT! (These are awesome.) Get 12% off here >> Use code AEJC Baton 3 Winter kit: Link here >> Obulb: Link here >> Save thousands on any new car (Australia-only) by...

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