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Modern cars clog up on the inlet side - the inlets clog up, commonly. Not every car, but some. This is a symptom - not a disease. Simply cleaning the inlet doesn’t cure the underlying problem. Save thousands on any new car (Australia-only): https://autoexpert.com.au/contact AutoExpert discount roadside assistance package: https://247roadservices.com.au/autoexpert/ Did you like this report? You can...

Modern cars are galvanized, which explains the huge reduction in automotive rust over the past 30 years. Modern cars still rust, but they rust a lot slower than older cars, which were not galvanized.  They don’t rust because of the cathodic protection. Rust is chemically impossible. (There might be the smallest amount of inconsequential surface corrosion, in places, like near scratches, but i...

In today’s hilarious twist, Volkswagen has lost its appeal against a record $125 million Australian fine for lying to the public in respect of its hyper-polluting diesels. It emerged from court once again with its reputation in tatters. Save thousands on any new car (Australia-only): https://autoexpert.com.au/contact AutoExpert discount roadside assistance package: https://247roadservices.com.au/a...

If you want to get out of a new car purchasing deal, here's how.   People want to get out of this situation for all kinds of reasons - because they got stitched up too early at the dealership and committed to the wrong car, because they get offered a better deal, lose their jobs, reconsider their options, etc.   In this situation the dealer often makes it very hard to back out. Here's ho...

Let’s say you’re in the market for a new car, and you’ve heard about all those stock shortages at new car dealership. What should you do? Can you still get a discount? Save thousands on any new car (Australia-only): https://autoexpert.com.au/contact AutoExpert discount roadside assistance package: https://247roadservices.com.au/autoexpert/ Did you like this report? You can help support the channel...

If a full battery EV is too scary (or impractical) for you, and internal combustion is too philosophically filthy, then maybe the BMW 330 e plug-in hybrid can bridge the gap. Save thousands on any new car (Australia-only): https://autoexpert.com.au/contact AutoExpert discount roadside assistance package: https://247roadservices.com.au/autoexpert/ Did you like this report? You can help support the...

Full details: Subaru formal recall for the 2021 Outback & ‘stop delivery’ order information for pending owners. Save thousands on any new car (Australia-only): https://autoexpert.com.au/contact AutoExpert discount roadside assistance package: https://247roadservices.com.au/autoexpert/ Did you like this report? You can help support the channel, securely via PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bi...

After two weeks test-driving the 2021 Kia Carnival (AKA Sedona) - the V6 petrol and the diesel - here’s everything I loved, and everything I hated  about this vehicle. Save thousands on any new car (Australia-only): https://autoexpert.com.au/contact AutoExpert discount roadside assistance package: https://247roadservices.com.au/autoexpert/ Did you like this report? You can help support the ch...

Mercedes-Benz green-lights the new all-electric EQA EV for Australia.  Hilariously, after all of Volkswagen’s recent poorly considered protestation concerning its inability to sell EVs here, thanks to our backward regulatory environment, Mercedes-Benz only just now says it’s rather looking forward to the new EQA coming here later this year. Save thousands on any new car (Australia-only): http...

Volkswagen says it probably can't sell EVs and other fuel efficient/zero emissions vehicles in Australia because our emissions regulations are wrong. That's not, like, totally ironic at all, is it? Save thousands on any new car (Australia-only): https://autoexpert.com.au/contact AutoExpert discount roadside assistance package: https://247roadservices.com.au/autoexpert/ Did you like this report? Yo...

That 4X4 ute you’re thinking of ‘building’ for that big adventure? Yeah, sorry to say but 80 per cent of your plans in that respect are probably really dumb ideas… Save thousands on any new car (Australia-only): https://autoexpert.com.au/contact AutoExpert discount roadside assistance package: https://247roadservices.com.au/autoexpert/ Did you like this report? You can help support the channel, se...

Subaru Australia has just placed a ‘stop delivery’ order on all new model Subaru Outbacks. The ‘stop delivery’ mandate was issued late yesterday. Save thousands on any new car (Australia-only): https://autoexpert.com.au/contact AutoExpert discount roadside assistance package: https://247roadservices.com.au/autoexpert/ Did you like this report? You can help support the channel, securely via PayPal:...

Running your tyres at the correct pressure is guaranteed to extend their life. That’s an $800 investment (or more) for most people. Plus it makes a huge difference to your safety in an emergency. The only problem is: What’s the Goldilocks pressure for your car? Save thousands on any new car (Australia-only): https://autoexpert.com.au/contact AutoExpert discount roadside assistance package: https:/...

This report is a full review and buyer's guide for the new 2021 Kia Carnival (which is called a Sedona in North America). To prove a point on versatility, I jammed a full-sized refrigerator in the back and moved it to the new Fat Cave. Save thousands on any new car (Australia-only): https://autoexpert.com.au/contact AutoExpert discount roadside assistance package: https://247roadservices.com.au/au...

Elon Musk has just crowned himself "Technoking of Tesla". Seriously. He did. I could not make this up. Save thousands on any new car (Australia-only): https://autoexpert.com.au/contact AutoExpert discount roadside assistance package: https://247roadservices.com.au/autoexpert/ Did you like this report? You can help support the channel, securely via PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=...

Do you remember, a year ago, when the boss of Jeep Australia boldly told us all he was revising parts prices, in the spirit (I’m paraphrasing) of being less extortionate? I don’t think this worked out all that well. Save thousands on any new car (Australia-only): https://autoexpert.com.au/contact AutoExpert discount roadside assistance package: https://247roadservices.com.au/autoexpert/ Did you li...

In this report, I answer the following question: “I was sitting around the campfire just next to Dingo Piss Creek talking to a guy about his LS powered GU Patrol. He explained that it was making around 200kw at the wheels on a dyno, but mentioned that he had to replace the regular 'Safari' style snorkel with a custom 4" stainless steel snorkel so that he could gain more air flow to make those numb...

If a MOTOR Performance Car of the Year 2021 falls in a forest, and nobody watches … did it actually happen? Save thousands on any new car (Australia-only): https://autoexpert.com.au/contact AutoExpert discount roadside assistance package: https://247roadservices.com.au/autoexpert/ Did you like this report? You can help support the channel, securely via PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr...

Here's a perfect example of why you should never employ engine tuners to fiddle with the ECU mapping on your shiny diesel off-road wanking chariot. Unless you enjoy providing endless entertainment to the likes of me... Save thousands on any new car (Australia-only): https://autoexpert.com.au/contact AutoExpert discount roadside assistance package: https://247roadservices.com.au/autoexpert/ Did you...

As if you need any more reasons to buy an enormous off-road wanking tractor upon which to hitch your biggest, heaviest aluminium deluxe suppository with adjacent kitchenette and cramped prison-esque shower. Then I was sent an email... Save thousands on any new car (Australia-only): https://autoexpert.com.au/contact AutoExpert discount roadside assistance package: https://247roadservices.com.au/aut...

The deep-dive into your questions about the Kona Electric and EV ownership generally in Australia. After 10,000km in the Hyundai Kona Electric, let’s have a civilised conversation…  Save thousands on any new car (Australia-only): https://autoexpert.com.au/contact AutoExpert discount roadside assistance package: https://247roadservices.com.au/autoexpert/ Did you like this report? You can help...

Doubtless you’ve seen the mainstream media headlines. Zero stars - sounds pretty dire, right? But this is really just another ANCAP botch. The Mitsubishi Express is fine - for a van. In the context of contemporary vans you can buy, it’s neither excellent nor terrible. I’d call it about average. Save thousands on any new car (Australia-only): https://autoexpert.com.au/contact AutoExpert discount ro...

If you’re thinking about buying a Rhino Rack for your 4X4, I suggest you don’t. I certainly didn’t, and I was going to. Here’s why... Save thousands on any new car (Australia-only): https://autoexpert.com.au/contact AutoExpert discount roadside assistance package: https://247roadservices.com.au/autoexpert/ Did you like this report? You can help support the channel, securely via PayPal: https://www...

Wheels magazine highlights the true cost of bad incentives in the automotive media landscape, with Car of the Year 2021. This is what happens when you kick your audience under the bus... Save thousands on any new car (Australia-only): https://autoexpert.com.au/contact AutoExpert discount roadside assistance package: https://247roadservices.com.au/autoexpert/ Did you like this report? You can help...

If recalling EVs were an Olympic sport, the Hyundai Kona Electric just went for gold. In the worst possible way. Hyundai is recalling 82,000 EVs globally to replace the LG Chem battery packs inside because there’s a potential fire risk. Oops a daisy. It’s kind of a bad look for the world’s fifth-largest carmaker - especially as the company pivots heavily towards EVs with brand Ioniq. Save thousand...