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AutoExpertChinese PHEV - under $50K! (Jaecoo J7 SHS) | Auto Expert John CadoganThe new Jaecoo J7 SHS plug-in hybrid is under $50k, drive-away - and it's fully loaded. For comparison:Kia SPortage hybrid GT-Line: $60k...* Equivalent-spec Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV (Exceed Tourer): $80k.The advent of Chinese automotive brands in Australia will invert the established market, and it's going to be a bloodbath.Save thousands on any new car (Australia-only): https://autoexpert.com.au/contactGet a great deal on home solar (or add a quality battery to your existing setup): https://autoexpert.com.au/solar 2025-04-0137 min

AutoExpertFederal Election: a perfect storm for new car buyers | Auto Expert John CadoganIf you plan on buying a new car in coming months, it’s a perfect storm, right now. All the ducks are in a row. The market is commercially crap, dealers are ready to roll. Established brands are getting bent over by the upstart Chinese brands, money is tight. And now there’s an election in five weeks (on May 3). There really hasn’t been a better time in years to stride purposefully into a dealership and negotiate as hard as you can. Show no mercy.Save thousands on any new car (Australia-only): https://autoexpert.com.au/contactGet a great...2025-03-3118 min

AutoExpertGWM is about to go 'Boss Level' on ride & handling in Australia | Auto Expert John CadoganChinese car brand GWM just installed a dude named Rob Trubiani as their head of engineering. He's the guy who spent 15 years making Holden's ride and handling so damn excellent. Oh, and he set the lap record for a commercial vehicle at the Nurburgring, in a VF SS-V Redline Commodore Ute. So there's that. His mission is A) fix the ride & handling, and B) fix the intrusive, ineffective ADAS. GWM is on a roll. This cannot possibly end badly.Check out Brett Davis's channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@drivingenthusiastaustraliaSave thousands on any new...2025-03-3119 min

AutoExpertBYD's 1 megawatt charger: EV charging solved? | Auto Expert John CadoganBYD just announced 1MW (one million watts, 1000 kilowatts) of recharging capability. The inferences are: It's as fast as refilling on gasoline/petrol, and EV charging problems are now solved. Survey says: Still slower, and recharging is just as problematic as ever.Save thousands on any new car (Australia-only): https://autoexpert.com.au/contactGet a great deal on home solar (or add a quality battery to your existing setup): https://autoexpert.com.au/solar 2025-03-3115 min

The ReDriven PodcastEp 3: John Cadogan | Auto ExpertWe sit down with Aussie motoring journalist and YouTuber, John Cadogan. For those who know the name, he needs little introduction, but if you're a fan of ReDriven, we think you'll love this episode. John is known for his no-nonsense approach to motoring commentary, never shying away from saying what needs to be said. We chat about everything from his background, modern motoring media, EVs and where the industry is going. Sit back and enjoy. Check out John's YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/@AutoExpertJC 2024-03-3051 min $The Driver\'s Show$ The Driver's ShowJohn Cadogan on EV fires & the Cybertruck...our Christmas specialThe Driver's Show Christmas special, with the return of John Cadogan! John Cadogan is an Automotive journalist, founder of AutoExpert.com.au, YouTuber and lover of ball deoderang. This episode John goes into his thoughts on the launch of Tesla's Cybertruck, EV fires and even drops off some pressies for the boys!! Please rate, subscribe and send carrots for Pavle's horse Gunter, he's starving!! We'd love to hear from you.. contact@thedriversshow.com.au or find us on Insta @thedriversshow.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2023-12-171h 22 $The Driver\'s Show$ The Driver's ShowJohn Cadogan joins the panel! Plus...Paul's HumveeJohn Cadogan is one of Australia’s leading automotive journalists (and shit stirrers). He's also the owner of AutoExpert.com.au, and a popular YouTuber. John is smart, opinionated, and brash (this is beginning to sound like a eulogy...). Agree or disagree with him, love or hate him…let’s just say there’s a good argument for listening. Plus Paul chats about the huge amount of money he has wasted on a car he's likely to never drive! Big episode, enjoy!! Please rate, subscr...2023-07-031h 34

AutoExpertPolitician versus YouTuber: The attempt to silence FriendlyJordiesThis one is not about cars - but this is an important video with far-reaching implications in the public interest. The FriendlyJordies YouTube channel is under attack - bizarrely - by the NSW deputy premier, John Barilaro. If you think we have a 'free speech' society, you need to watch this. Here's what happens if you say what you really think in this country. All I want to know is: Who's next? Watch the full FriendlyJordies 'Arrested' video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OXtq4... The legal fund: Legal...2021-06-2113 min

AutoExpertTesla fan boys destroyed: Part 3 - about this allegedly superior techTesla fan-boys routinely claim these cars are superior, technically. Vastly so. Unfortunately, the facts don’t concur. 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=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=DSL9A3MWEMNBW&source=url A Model S P100D - the Tesla flagship - weighs 2241 kilos, has an EPA range of 507 kilometres and uses a 100kWh bat...2020-12-3007 min

AutoExpertWhy Tesla is doomed in 2021 | Auto Expert John CadoganI know Tesla stock is sky high. Higher even than Electric Jesus himself thinks is reasonable. But the world’s leading EV kit car company is doomed, ultimately. Here are the top reasons 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.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=DSL9A3MWEMNBW&source=url Tesla has had essentially zero co...2020-12-2217 min

AutoExpertDon't Buy: 2022 Land Rover Defender (& here's why)New Land Rover Defender - so damn sexy. Also, lemon of the year 2020 contender. Yessssss! And Land Rover ‘Straya - one of the more low-rent automotive brands in the country. Again. Still. Grubby attack on the freedom of speech, too. IMPORTANT: Olight torch 10% off AutoExpert discount: Link: https://bit.ly/3pA9nYi then use the code AEJC10 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 P...2020-12-0324 min

AutoExpertThe extreme beer garden physics episode (total nerd)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=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=DSL9A3MWEMNBW&source=url This report is inspired by the following question from Mike Bristow: Hi John, Great report and fantastic clarity. No one else goes to such lengths to explain things like this the way you do. Great job. During your video, y...2020-11-0325 min

AutoExpertHow to get out of a (relatively minor) traffic fine (in Australia)In this report: How to get out of a (relatively minor) traffic fine (in Australia). I deal with interacting with the cops at the roadside, as well as getting legal advice, and maybe even making an application under Section 10 of the Crimes (Sentencing Procedure) Act 1999. (Section 10 essentially gives the court the power to record a conviction without penalty if the circumstances of the offence warrant it.) AutoExpert discount roadside assistance package Did you like this report? You can help support the channel, securely via PayPal This report was inspired by the following question...2020-10-2636 min

AutoExpertNew Isuzu D-MAX & Mazda BT-50 - How to save thousands nowNew D-MAX. New BT-50. So exciting - but (of course) fools rush in where angels fear to tread. So, here’s how you can save thousands on these newly-released vehicles. 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=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=DSL9A3MWEMNBW&source=url New D-MAX and BT-50 utes. Impossibly stimulating. Finally here, kind of...2020-09-3010 min

AutoExpertSorry Tesla, but your Auto Park system is rubbish ... and here's whyA Tesla Model S has gone 100 per cent ‘bad valet’ in Queensland. I’m John Cadogan from AutoExpert.com.au, and I get new cars cheap for buyers here in ‘Straya. https://autoexpert.com.au/contact Some would say Tesla is (at least in part) a religion. Therefore, this report is tantamount to ‘heresy’. I do apologise (almost) for what I am about to say, and beg forgiveness from Pope Elon the First and (of course) Electric Jesus. (And isn’t it funny how they’ve never been seen in the same room together. Just sa...2020-08-2013 min

AutoExpert3-cylinder Vs 4-cylinder engines: Which is best?Increased efficiency means more manufacturers are moving from four cylinders to three in their smallest, most fuel-efficient cars. Is the time right for you to switch from four to three cylinders and what a re the relative merits and weaknesses of each engine type?2020-08-1824 min

AutoExpertThe energy cost of producing petrol (a.k.a. 'gasoline')How much energy is 'wasted' producing the liquid fuels? (With all due respect to the universal application of the second law of thermodynamics). This podcast answers a question from you.2020-08-1613 min

AutoExpertSame engines, but different service intervals: Huh?A question from you: Two different Toyotas with the same engine, but the manufacturer demands two different service intervals. How on earth is that consistent, rational or justifiable?2020-08-1505 min

AutoExpertUltimate rip-off: Paying to 'rustproof' a modern carModern cars just don't rust - and yet, despite recent consumer protection intervention, some companies still attempt to sell electronic corrosion protection devices. Sexed up with pseudo-science, they sound quite compelling (provided you never paid attention at school). Find out about the latest rust preventative 'miracle': the OBDOI, or Onboard Diagnostic Oxidation Interface... Time to wake up, ACCC.2020-08-1515 min

AutoExpertBeam me up, StingerKia Stinger headlamp high beams ... sending signals into space (seemingly). The big question is: Why?2020-08-1508 min

AutoExpertProtecting a dead industry: Luxury Car Tax & Import DutyThe local car manufacturing industry is long dead, yet the taxes designed to protect it remain. Government exists at the intersection of incompetence and greed...2020-08-1511 min

AutoExpertThe ethics of automotive design defects: Who should pay?Not everyone agreed with my assessment of responsibility in the previous episode. In this one I lay out the reasoning, using one of the more rational disagreements for counterpoints. Decide for yourself who is right.2020-08-1518 min

AutoExpertAnother Nissan LEAF owner is looking at an outrageous battery replacement billIs it fair to expect owners to foot the bill for an inherent design defect? This particular owner followed all the charging instructions, and lost 75 per cent of the car's cruising range over the first seven years of LEAF ownership - and now Nissan thinks it's a bargain expecting him to pay $5k for the repair.2020-08-1514 min

AutoExpertHave you trashed your car's 'free' roadside assistance?A lot of 'free' roadside assistance policies are leveraged against getting your car serviced by the authorised dealer. Find out how servicing affects roadside assistance, warranty and support.2020-08-1508 min

AutoExpertTorque to yield bolts - how they workTorque to yield is a type of threaded fastener that provides much more clamping force than a conventional high-tensile bolt. Unfortunately, once you undo them, you have to throw them away...2020-08-1523 min

AutoExpertThe truth about oil consumption in a modern engineEngine oil consumption used to be the harbinger of death for your engine (in the olden days, shortly after the age of the dinosaurs but before Twitter). This is no longer the case. Find out why.2020-08-1509 min

AutoExpertAugust 2020 new car buyer's market updateStock shortages are a plague imposed upon the market right now - thanks very much, COVID-19. Discounts are still out there, just don't expect to take delivery of that car of your dreams next week. There are currently extended delivery timeframes on many of my popular and recommended new models.2020-08-1517 min

AutoExpertHow to bend the chassis of your ute. (Just add dickhead.)There is a small but significant (and increasing) epidemic of ute owners bending the chassis if their utes. Bananarama-fication. Yessssssssssssss! Find out why, and how to avoid doing this.2020-08-1535 min

AutoExpertWarranty, servicing & roadside assistance: understanding the fine print | Auto Expert John CadoganIf you don't get your car serviced at the authorised dealer, you might lose your 'free' roadside assistance. (Even if you got it serviced on time by an authorised mechanic.) This report is based on the recent real-life experience of an AutoExpert viewer who suffered a dead battery at the roadside, and found his roadside assistance had been cancelled. Kia's roadside assist T&Cs: https://www.kia.com/au/owners/roadside-assist.html Save thousands on any new car (Australia-only): https://autoexpert.com.au/contact AutoExpert discount roadside assistance package: https://247roadservices.com.au...2020-08-1008 min

AutoExpertMazda Skyactiv-X 2.0-litre petrol engine: is it worth buying today?New Mazda engine tech in the Mazda3 and coming next month in the CX-30: Should you pay the big bucks and actually buy one? That's next... AutoExpert discount roadside assistance (Australia-only): https://247roadservices.com.au/autoex... Save thousands on any new car (Australia-only): https://autoexpert.com.au/contact Did you like this report? You can help support the channel, securely via PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?token=ERSJ6t2Vu2Xckrq370DlnWHQ4jZ-gV5RPAbzm_-qoVhE90nEHeEUy5UgqnwiJULxmhjiEG&country.x=AU&locale.x=AU 2020-08-0613 min

AutoExpertThe truth about Volvo & other niche brands - for mainstream new car buyersListen to this podcast before deluding yourself that Volvo is Scandinavian Mercedes-Benz (or that Land Rover is British Audi - etc.) Find out the real-world implications of buying a niche brand when you really need mainstream mobility and support.2020-08-0222 min

AutoExpertMitsubishi Motors to leave UK & Europe Mitsubishi Motors has announced a 'desperation' business plan - which involves (in part) commencing to pull out of the UK and Europe, with immediate effect. Find out what this means for the brand in this report.2020-07-2915 min

AutoExpertWhy I (still) don't recommend you buy a Mercedes-BenzThis report concerns the conduct of Mercedes-Benz in Australia, in respect of the retrospective deletion of features on one customer's C 200. It's fully supported by the documentation from both sides and provides a fascinating window into the difference in treatment between prospective customers and actual owners. If I were a potential Mercedes-Benz buyer I would carefully consider the issues raised before parting with my cash.2020-07-1723 min

AutoExpertMercedes F1 racing paints its car black - but who really cares?Mercedes F1 cars - the legendary ‘silver arrows’ - are no longer silver. They’re painted black this year. A symbolic gesture of support for the ‘Black Lives Matter’ movement, at Mr Hamilton’s behest. They will race for the very first time in this new, emblematic non-color this weekend. Mr Hamilton and his team-mate will race in corresponding black overalls this year, as well, and the ‘End Racism’ message will be displayed on both cars. Mr Hamilton said: "It’s so important that we seize this moment and use it to educate ourselves whether you are an individ...2020-07-0508 min

AutoExpertLeft foot braking in a modern car? (What you need to know...)Left-foot braking: how not to do it, and what to do when it all goes totally ‘Skynet’ down there. I hate when that happens… AutoExpert discount roadside assistance (Australia-only): https://247roadservices.com.au/autoex... Save thousands on any new car (Australia-only): https://autoexpert.com.au/contact Did you like this report? You can help support the channel, securely via PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?token=ERSJ6t2Vu2Xckrq370DlnWHQ4jZ-gV5RPAbzm_-qoVhE90nEHeEUy5UgqnwiJULxmhjiEG&country.x=AU&locale.x=AU Imagine you’re driving along and five years down the trac...2020-07-0310 min

AutoExpertEverything wrong with dual-cab 4x4 utes in 2020There’s big money in dual-cab 4X4 pickups. In total, 170,000 4X4 pickups were sold here in Shitsville last year. I’ve got a ‘pop quiz’ for you in just a sec, to see how well you really understand the ute market. After that - at the end of this video I will share with you one vital (and potentially lifesaving) tip that a lot of ute buyers overlook - which is potentially a matter of life and death, and which the manufacturer will never tell you. Keep watching for that. Pop quiz: Of the top 10 utes, I can only...2020-07-0133 min

AutoExpert2020 best mainstream new cars - market update for intending buyersI just wanted to make you aware of some upcoming imminent developments in some of my recommended new vehicles. That’s next. I’m John Cadogan from AutoExpert.com.au … and I get new cars cheap for buyers here in ‘Straya. You can enquire here >> for that. AutoExpert discount roadside assistance package: https://247roadservices.com.au/autoexpert/ * Kia Sorento update: https://autoexpert.com.au/posts/2021-kia-sorento-details-leaked-dealer * 4x4 ute developments: https://autoexpert.com.au/posts/2020-ute-market-buyers-guide * New BT-50: https://autoexpert.com.au/posts/2021-mazda-bt-50-is-it-really-worth-buying * Lewis Hamilton's incredible race with a...2020-06-2813 min

AutoExpertHow Lewis Hamilton lost a race with reality - against a dude who died 300 years agoLewis Hamilton is - by any measure - a driving legend, blessed with incredible skill and on the cusp of F1 immortality in the manner of a Senna or Fangio. #Respect. As a driver - Lewis Hamilton is awesome. I would love to hear him talk us all through a lap of Brands Hatch, or the Nurburgring. But - to be perfectly frank - I don’t actually give a shit what he thinks about anything else. I understand, therefore, why an angry mob would vandalise the statue of a dude who’s (at best) an h...2020-06-2719 min

AutoExpertResponding to your new Mazda BT 50 & Isuzu D MAX feedbackAn extended conversation, down at the virtual pub, regarding the new BT-50 and what you thought of it. ICYMI: My exclusive report: https://autoexpert.com.au/posts/2021-mazda-bt-50-is-it-really-worth-buying AutoExpert discount roadside assistance (Australia-only): https://247roadservices.com.au/autoex... Save thousands on any new car (Australia-only): https://autoexpert.com.au/contact Did you like this report? You can help support the channel, securely via PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?token=ERSJ6t2Vu2Xckrq370DlnWHQ4jZ-gV5RPAbzm_-qoVhE90nEHeEUy5UgqnwiJULxmhjiEG&country.x=AU&locale.x=AU 2020-06-2321 min

AutoExpertNew 2021 Mazda BT-50: Is it really worth buying?All this gushing for the new Mazda BT-50 in the motoring media - it really needs to stop. Here's why... My exclusive report: https://autoexpert.com.au/posts/2021-mazda-bt-50-is-it-really-worth-buying AutoExpert discount roadside assistance (Australia-only): https://247roadservices.com.au/autoex... Save thousands on any new car (Australia-only): https://autoexpert.com.au/contact Did you like this report? You can help support the channel, securely via PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?token=ERSJ6t2Vu2Xckrq370DlnWHQ4jZ-gV5RPAbzm_-qoVhE90nEHeEUy5UgqnwiJULxmhjiEG&country.x=AU&locale.x=AU 2020-06-1905 min

AutoExpert2020 Subaru Impreza review & buyer's guideSubaru has given Impreza a light sex-up for 2020 - nothing outrageous, just incremental improvements. It's still one of my recommended small cars... AutoExpert discount roadside assistance (Australia-only): https://247roadservices.com.au/autoex... Save thousands on any new car (Australia-only): https://autoexpert.com.au/contact Did you like this report? You can help support the channel, securely via PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?token=ERSJ6t2Vu2Xckrq370DlnWHQ4jZ-gV5RPAbzm_-qoVhE90nEHeEUy5UgqnwiJULxmhjiEG&country.x=AU&locale.x=AU 2020-06-1521 min

AutoExpertSometimes I just can't save you thousands on a new car (not clickbait)It’s simple - when manufacturers slash their margins you’re already saving thousands, and it’s a walk-up start. Massive savings are already on the table... AutoExpert discount roadside assistance (Australia-only): https://247roadservices.com.au/autoex... Save thousands on any new car (Australia-only): https://autoexpert.com.au/contact Did you like this report? You can help support the channel, securely via PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?token=ERSJ6t2Vu2Xckrq370DlnWHQ4jZ-gV5RPAbzm_-qoVhE90nEHeEUy5UgqnwiJULxmhjiEG&country.x=AU&locale.x=AU 2020-06-1409 min

AutoExpertHow to save thousands on a brand new car in AustraliaComing up, how I save you thousands on your next new car - I get them cheap for Australian buyers and all you have to do is fill in a form... Autoexpert discount roadside assistance (Australia-only): https://247roadservices.com.au/autoex... Save thousands on any new car (Australia-only): https://autoexpert.com.au/contact Did you like this report? You can help support the channel, securely via PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?token=ERSJ6t2Vu2Xckrq370DlnWHQ4jZ-gV5RPAbzm_-qoVhE90nEHeEUy5UgqnwiJULxmhjiEG&country.x=AU&locale.x=AU 2020-06-1307 min

AutoExpertMods vs Warranty: How vehicle modifications affect your new car warrantyDo modifications affect your new vehicle warranty? Easy answer: Yes - and of course, no. Kooky code-cracking details next... Autoexpert discount roadside assistance (Australia-only): https://247roadservices.com.au/autoex... Save thousands on any new car (Australia-only): https://autoexpert.com.au/contact Did you like this report? You can help support the channel, securely via PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?token=ERSJ6t2Vu2Xckrq370DlnWHQ4jZ-gV5RPAbzm_-qoVhE90nEHeEUy5UgqnwiJULxmhjiEG&country.x=AU&locale.x=AU 2020-06-1011 min

AutoExpertQ&A How much does fuel expand with temperature?Autoexpert discount roadside assistance (Australia-only): https://247roadservices.com.au/autoex... Save thousands on any new car (Australia-only): https://autoexpert.com.au/contact Did you like this report? You can help support the channel, securely via PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?token=ERSJ6t2Vu2Xckrq370DlnWHQ4jZ-gV5RPAbzm_-qoVhE90nEHeEUy5UgqnwiJULxmhjiEG&country.x=AU&locale.x=AU 2020-06-0410 min

AutoExpertUltimate guide to anti-seize (copper, aluminium, nickel & graphite)An emphatically not-nutty Q&A about high-tensile fasteners. Everything you've ever wanted to know about anti-seize: the ultimate pub argument-ender, right there... Autoexpert discount roadside assistance (Australia-only): https://247roadservices.com.au/autoex... Save thousands on any new car (Australia-only): https://autoexpert.com.au/contact Did you like this report? You can help support the channel, securely via PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?token=ERSJ6t2Vu2Xckrq370DlnWHQ4jZ-gV5RPAbzm_-qoVhE90nEHeEUy5UgqnwiJULxmhjiEG&country.x=AU&locale.x=AU 2020-06-0111 min

AutoExpertNissan slashes billions and axes 20,000 jobs (& says it's good news)Nissan spin doctors have brilliantly turned into a positive the recent boning of 20,000 workers and the company generally gutting itself in a desperate bid for profitability. Unfortunately, Nissan's terminally ill operation in Australia remains open. Hopefully, not for much longer... Autoexpert discount roadside assistance (Australia-only): https://247roadservices.com.au/autoex... Save thousands on any new car (Australia-only): https://autoexpert.com.au/contact Did you like this report? You can help support the channel, securely via PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?token=ERSJ6t2Vu2Xckrq370DlnWHQ4jZ-gV5RPAbzm_-qoVhE90nEHeEUy5UgqnwiJULxmhjiEG&country...2020-05-3112 min

AutoExpertVW loses landmark high court case, faces billions more in penaltiesVolkswagen has tripped over its wedding vegetables, again. This time in public. So that's nice. Autoexpert discount roadside assistance (Australia-only): https://247roadservices.com.au/autoex... Save thousands on any new car (Australia-only): https://autoexpert.com.au/contact Did you like this report? You can help support the channel, securely via PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?token=ERSJ6t2Vu2Xckrq370DlnWHQ4jZ-gV5RPAbzm_-qoVhE90nEHeEUy5UgqnwiJULxmhjiEG&country.x=AU&locale.x=AU 2020-05-2913 min

AutoExpertNissan Patrol Y62 (Armada) Vs Toyota LandCruiser 200 on max tow capacityAutoexpert discount roadside assistance (Australia-only): https://247roadservices.com.au/autoex... Save thousands on any new car (Australia-only): https://autoexpert.com.au/contact Did you like this report? You can help support the channel, securely via PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?token=ERSJ6t2Vu2Xckrq370DlnWHQ4jZ-gV5RPAbzm_-qoVhE90nEHeEUy5UgqnwiJULxmhjiEG&country.x=AU&locale.x=AU 2020-05-2613 min

AutoExpertNissan Patrol Y62 (Armada) & heavy towing payload limitation: the factsHeavy towing with a Nissan Patrol - apparently this is responsible for more intracranial bleeds than planning a moonshot. Perhaps we can stem the bleeding here. Autoexpert discount roadside assistance (Australia-only): https://247roadservices.com.au/autoex... Save thousands on any new car (Australia-only): https://autoexpert.com.au/contact Did you like this report? You can help support the channel, securely via PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?token=ERSJ6t2Vu2Xckrq370DlnWHQ4jZ-gV5RPAbzm_-qoVhE90nEHeEUy5UgqnwiJULxmhjiEG&country.x=AU&locale.x=AU 2020-05-2518 min

AutoExpertAutomotive BS Academy Award winners (this month)Honda, Jeep and Nissan win bronze, silver and gold, respectively, in the May 2020 Bullshit Olympics. Thankfully, not even a zombie pandemic can put a dent in humanity's significant resilience to bullshit. Autoexpert discount roadside assistance (Australia-only): https://247roadservices.com.au/autoex... Save thousands on any new car (Australia-only): https://autoexpert.com.au/contact Did you like this report? You can help support the channel, securely via PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?token=ERSJ6t2Vu2Xckrq370DlnWHQ4jZ-gV5RPAbzm_-qoVhE90nEHeEUy5UgqnwiJULxmhjiEG&country.x=AU&locale.x=AU 2020-05-2320 min

AutoExpertReacting to your wheel nut anti-seize feedback (epic nut)Autoexpert discount roadside assistance (Australia-only): https://247roadservices.com.au/autoex... Save thousands on any new car (Australia-only): https://autoexpert.com.au/contact Did you like this report? You can help support the channel, securely via PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?token=ERSJ6t2Vu2Xckrq370DlnWHQ4jZ-gV5RPAbzm_-qoVhE90nEHeEUy5UgqnwiJULxmhjiEG&country.x=AU&locale.x=AU 2020-05-1607 min

AutoExpert2020 Kia Sorento tech details leaked by dealerConfidential details of new Kia Sorento leaked to the press by arsehole dealer: I love this industry. Spoiler alert: Don’t buy the current Sorento. The new one’s gonna be so much better… Autoexpert discount roadside assistance (Australia-only): https://247roadservices.com.au/autoex... Save thousands on any new car (Australia-only): https://autoexpert.com.au/contact Did you like this report? You can help support the channel, securely via PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?token=ERSJ6t2Vu2Xckrq370DlnWHQ4jZ-gV5RPAbzm_-qoVhE90nEHeEUy5UgqnwiJULxmhjiEG&country.x=AU&locale.x=AU 2020-05-1514 min

AutoExpertJeep Wrangler rollover: twice! An epic independent crash test failA shitbox Wrangler has parked on its side after flipping out twice during crash testing in the US. Is there no end to the recreational capability of this iconic coffin on wheels? Autoexpert discount roadside assistance (Australia-only): https://247roadservices.com.au/autoex... Save thousands on any new car (Australia-only): https://autoexpert.com.au/contact Did you like this report? You can help support the channel, securely via PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?token=ERSJ6t2Vu2Xckrq370DlnWHQ4jZ-gV5RPAbzm_-qoVhE90nEHeEUy5UgqnwiJULxmhjiEG&country.x=AU&locale.x=AU 2020-05-1112 min

AutoExpertHolden prepares for all-out war ... with its dealersButt-hurt in the Holden boardroom reached 1000 incredible degrees C the other day - that’s hot enough to normalise even the hardest steel. Predictably enough, they boiled the jug and issued a press release, just to let off some steam. Save thousands on any new car (Australia-only): https://autoexpert.com.au/contact Did you like this report? You can help support the channel, securely via PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?token=ERSJ6t2Vu2Xckrq370DlnWHQ4jZ-gV5RPAbzm_-qoVhE90nEHeEUy5UgqnwiJULxmhjiEG&country.x=AU&locale.x=AU 2020-05-0817 min

AutoExpertNew car sales plunge, while lobby groups queue for taxpayer handoutsNew car sales have fallen by their lowest amount in 30 years. It's a perfect storm of opportunity if you've got cash and you need a new car now... Save thousands on any new car (Australia-only): https://autoexpert.com.au/contact Did you like this report? You can help support the channel, securely via PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?token=ERSJ6t2Vu2Xckrq370DlnWHQ4jZ-gV5RPAbzm_-qoVhE90nEHeEUy5UgqnwiJULxmhjiEG&country.x=AU&locale.x=AU 2020-05-0716 min

AutoExpertShould you buy a Mazda in 2020?Mazda is looking down the barrel of a Federal Court ACCC reaming, if found guilty of unconscionable arsehole conduct. So, should you buy one? Save thousands on any new car (Australia-only): https://autoexpert.com.au/contact Did you like this report? You can help support the channel, securely via PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?token=ERSJ6t2Vu2Xckrq370DlnWHQ4jZ-gV5RPAbzm_-qoVhE90nEHeEUy5UgqnwiJULxmhjiEG&country.x=AU&locale.x=AU 2020-04-2810 min

AutoExpertPractical engine run-in advice for tradies in utesDo you really need to run in your shiny new ute before towing a trailer daily for work? Here’s what to do… Garage Blitz: http://www.garageblitz.com.au/ Save thousands on any new car (Australia-only): https://autoexpert.com.au/contact Did you like this report? You can help support the channel, securely via PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?token=HJ5ZBWKTWN0WZVc1qZX_oXl1n6lT6k2Ytao3nnLTG0WWbq0zOaJf3bQoo0yzIHSolu5Ej0&country.x=AU&locale.x=AU 2020-04-2808 min

AutoExpertPerformance driving hand repositioningControversy over the Jedi mastery of holding the steering wheel continues. Are you still doing it wrong? Save thousands on any new car (Australia-only): https://autoexpert.com.au/contact Did you like this report? You can help support the channel, securely via PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?token=ERSJ6t2Vu2Xckrq370DlnWHQ4jZ-gV5RPAbzm_-qoVhE90nEHeEUy5UgqnwiJULxmhjiEG&country.x=AU&locale.x=AU 2020-04-2609 min

AutoExpertAftermarket ute trays: safety concern or industry smear campaign?The car industry’s grubby little anti-consumer lobby group is at it again. So incredibly dependable… Save thousands on any new car (Australia-only): https://autoexpert.com.au/contact Did you like this report? You can help support the channel, securely via PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?token=ERSJ6t2Vu2Xckrq370DlnWHQ4jZ-gV5RPAbzm_-qoVhE90nEHeEUy5UgqnwiJULxmhjiEG&country.x=AU&locale.x=AU 2020-04-2515 min

AutoExpertDead battery pandemic: DIY in lockdownA dead car battery pandemic is sweeping the western world: such a soul-crushing experience. Here’s how to avoid it… Save thousands on any new car (Australia-only): https://autoexpert.com.au/contact Did you like this report? You can help support the channel, securely via PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?token=ERSJ6t2Vu2Xckrq370DlnWHQ4jZ-gV5RPAbzm_-qoVhE90nEHeEUy5UgqnwiJULxmhjiEG&country.x=AU&locale.x=AU 2020-04-2216 min

AutoExpertOil price plunges below zero for the first time in historyIn entertainment news, the zombie pandemic is presently rat-fucking the entire global oil industry. And you thought it was all bad news... Save thousands on any new car (Australia-only): https://autoexpert.com.au/contact Did you like this report? You can help support the channel, securely via PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?token=ERSJ6t2Vu2Xckrq370DlnWHQ4jZ-gV5RPAbzm_-qoVhE90nEHeEUy5UgqnwiJULxmhjiEG&country.x=AU&locale.x=AU 2020-04-2114 min

AutoExpertHolden V dealers: an epic Mexican stand-offGeneral Motors says it remains confident of securing gold in the 100, 200 and 400-metres rat humper events when the rescheduled Tokyo Olympics kicks off in just 459 days… Save thousands on any new car (Australia-only): https://autoexpert.com.au/contact Did you like this report? You can help support the channel, securely via PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?token=ERSJ6t2Vu2Xckrq370DlnWHQ4jZ-gV5RPAbzm_-qoVhE90nEHeEUy5UgqnwiJULxmhjiEG&country.x=AU&locale.x=AU 2020-04-2015 min

AutoExpertCar servicing on lockdown: should you skip it?Not using your car that much on lockdown? You’re not actually thinking about letting the servicing slide, are you? Bad idea… Save thousands on any new car (Australia-only): https://autoexpert.com.au/contact Did you like this report? You can help support the channel, securely via PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?token=HJ5ZBWKTWN0WZVc1qZX_oXl1n6lT6k2Ytao3nnLTG0WWbq0zOaJf3bQoo0yzIHSolu5Ej0&country.x=AU&locale.x=AU 2020-04-1809 min

AutoExpertHeavy towing: manual selection with auto transmissionsTowing and manually selecting gears in an auto: Generally a bad idea. Not everyone agrees, because the world is full of geniuses: Just ask Dunning and Kruger. Save thousands on any new car (Australia-only): https://autoexpert.com.au/contact Did you like this report? You can help support the channel, securely via PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?token=HJ5ZBWKTWN0WZVc1qZX_oXl1n6lT6k2Ytao3nnLTG0WWbq0zOaJf3bQoo0yzIHSolu5Ej0&country.x=AU&locale.x=AU 2020-04-1613 min

AutoExpertSpeed camera company Redflex: the latest lockdown casualtyThe zombie apocalypse is about to claim another victim. Only this time, it's a happy story. Warm up the Ming Molls and put the champagne on ice because my heart is as heavy as butterflies in spring. Australian-based speed camera operator Redflex is in trouble. Oh dear. Save thousands on any new car (Australia-only): https://autoexpert.com.au/contact Did you like this report? You can help support the channel, securely via PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?token=ERSJ6t2Vu2Xckrq370DlnWHQ4jZ-gV5RPAbzm_-qoVhE90nEHeEUy5UgqnwiJULxmhjiEG&country.x=AU&locale.x=AU 2020-04-1618 min

AutoExpertLockdown just made the roads saferFinally, some good news: fewer people have died on Australian roads this Easter. Talk about blessings in disguise… Save thousands on any new car (Australia-only): https://autoexpert.com.au/contact Did you like this report? You can help support the channel, securely via PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?token=ERSJ6t2Vu2Xckrq370DlnWHQ4jZ-gV5RPAbzm_-qoVhE90nEHeEUy5UgqnwiJULxmhjiEG&country.x=AU&locale.x=AU 2020-04-1507 min

AutoExpertACCC investigates GM’s conduct in closing down HoldenAs Holden dealers run out of stock early at least you can count on GM to continue to behave like zero-ethics arseholes, right to the bitter end. But entertainingly so... Save thousands on any new car (Australia-only): https://autoexpert.com.au/contact Did you like this report? You can help support the channel, securely via PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?token=ERSJ6t2Vu2Xckrq370DlnWHQ4jZ-gV5RPAbzm_-qoVhE90nEHeEUy5UgqnwiJULxmhjiEG&country.x=AU&locale.x=AU 2020-04-1211 min

AutoExpertDisinfecting your car is car industry fear-mongeringI dunno about you, but I’m getting kinda sick of bullshit (let’s call it) ‘advice’ from arsehole lobby groups about the best ways to mitigate infection from the zombie apocalypse. Imagine my delight when, out of the ether, a vital press release created a disturbance in The Force. Save thousands on any new car (Australia-only): https://autoexpert.com.au/contact Did you like this report? You can help support the channel, securely via PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?token=ERSJ6t2Vu2Xckrq370DlnWHQ4jZ-gV5RPAbzm_-qoVhE90nEHeEUy5UgqnwiJULxmhjiEG&country...2020-04-1017 min

AutoExpertFactory warranty doesn't matter (any more) | Auto Expert John CadoganWarranty is a pivotal consideration for many new car buyers - but if you're one of them, you're getting it wrong. Because of the way Australian Consumer Law works, warranty is largely irrelevant. What really matters is how well the carmaker complies with their consumer law obligtions. Save thousands on any new car (Australia-only): https://autoexpert.com.au/contact Did you like this report? You can help support the channel, securely via PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?token=jZ06Gw7bd_o1ZGo8eQd92ZKV2zq7FeHpS5a_Wah843la2De5ZuxSU3K3MI...2020-04-0915 min

AutoExpertStruggling car dealers beg for government bailoutCar dealers have just started begging for a government bail-out thanks to the zombie apocalypse. In a dramatic turning of the tables, car dealers are crying poor as the apocalypse sees hordes of the undead sinking their teeth into the necks of Australia’s Armani-suited ankle-grabbers. Upon the other foot, the shoe is. Save thousands on any new car (Australia-only): https://autoexpert.com.au/contact Did you like this report? You can help support the channel, securely via PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?token=ERSJ6t2Vu2Xckrq370DlnWHQ4jZ...2020-04-0612 min

AutoExpertBroken down out of warranty: Here's how you get it fixed - FREEOne of the most chilling scenarios for car owners is a major failure - just out of warranty. Dealerships and carmakers are often quite unhelpful and prey on consumers ignorant of basic consumer law - which protects you in these circumstances. Here's what you need to know in order to exercise your fundamental consumer law rights and (hopefully) get the problem fixed - free. Save thousands on any new car (Australia-only): https://autoexpert.com.au/contact Did you like this report? You can help support the channel, securely via PayPal: https://www.paypal.c...2020-04-0515 min

AutoExpertMarch new car sales collapse: epic discounts on nowThe zombie apocalypse has flatlined new car sales here in Shitsville. March marks two straight years of monthly declines in Australian car sales: it's the perfect storm. Latent commercial pressure and added stress of the zombie apocalypse makes it a perfect time to buy a new car if you've got the cash and the job security. Save thousands on any new car (Australia-only): https://autoexpert.com.au/contact Did you like this report? You can help support the channel, securely via PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?token=ERSJ6t2Vu2Xckrq370DlnWHQ4jZ-gV5RPAbzm...2020-04-0317 min

AutoExpertHow dangerous is driving, really?Safe roads versus safe cars: inspired by an excellent question from you. Well, maybe not specifically you. But certainly not a toilet paper hoarder. So, exactly how risky is driving? References Road deaths: https://www.budgetdirect.com.au/car-insurance/research/car-accident-statistics.html Deaths from smoking: https://gas.ctsu.ox.ac.uk/tobacco/C5020.pdf https://www.tobaccoinaustralia.org.au/chapter-3-health-effects/3-30-total-burden-of-death-and-disease-attributable-to-tobacco-by-disease-category Death in Australia: https://www.abs.gov.au/ausstats/abs@.nsf/Lookup/by%20Subject/3303.0~2018~Main%20Features~Australia's%20leading%20causes%20of%20d...2020-04-0216 min

AutoExpert2020 Mazda CX-5 upgrade problems: What were they thinking?Mazda has updated CX-5 for 2020, but unfortunately, two of the top-billed 'upgrades' are fatally flawed. One is useless, and the other is just a really bad idea. Save thousands on any new car (Australia-only): https://autoexpert.com.au/contact Did you like this report? You can help support the channel, securely via PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?token=W6ZgWilMiET1DLxvFCBiup8qAuM87-BFV6fba2t5f0VhrIARneGvc7_mjAaSDtAxEgWwim&country.x=AU&locale.x=AU 2020-03-3113 min

AutoExpertAdvice for couples on buying a used VolkswagenIt's a minefield, right? She wants a used Volkswagen Tiguan; he doesn't want a Volkswagen dealer commencing docking procedures with the matrimonial bank account... Save thousands on any new car (Australia-only): https://autoexpert.com.au/contact Did you like this report? You can help support the channel, securely via PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?token=ERSJ6t2Vu2Xckrq370DlnWHQ4jZ-gV5RPAbzm_-qoVhE90nEHeEUy5UgqnwiJULxmhjiEG&country.x=AU&locale.x=AU 2020-03-2812 min

AutoExpertHonda backfoot: fixed-pricing, fewer dealers, new business modelHonda says it’s gonna get profitable here in Australia again, by slashing dealers and halving its sales. Yeah, good plan... Save thousands on any new car (Australia-only): https://autoexpert.com.au/contact Did you like this report? You can help support the channel, securely via PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?token=ERSJ6t2Vu2Xckrq370DlnWHQ4jZ-gV5RPAbzm_-qoVhE90nEHeEUy5UgqnwiJULxmhjiEG&country.x=AU&locale.x=AU 2020-03-2515 min

AutoExpert2021 Kia Sorento updateNew Kia Sorento debuts on Facebook following cancellation of Geneva Motor Show due to the zombie apocalypse… Save thousands on any new car (Australia-only): https://autoexpert.com.au/contact Did you like this report? You can help support the channel, securely via PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?token=ERSJ6t2Vu2Xckrq370DlnWHQ4jZ-gV5RPAbzm_-qoVhE90nEHeEUy5UgqnwiJULxmhjiEG&country.x=AU&locale.x=AU 2020-03-2414 min

AutoExpertThe truth: When your airbags don't deployHundreds of people have apparently serious crashes in modern cars - and their life-saving airbags do not deploy. What gives? Save thousands on any new car (Australia-only): https://autoexpert.com.au/contact Did you like this report? You can help support the channel, securely via PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?token=ERSJ6t2Vu2Xckrq370DlnWHQ4jZ-gV5RPAbzm_-qoVhE90nEHeEUy5UgqnwiJULxmhjiEG&country.x=AU&locale.x=AU 2020-03-2114 min

AutoExpertHow to choose the right vehicle for long distance travelIn Australia we do tend to drive long distances - at least some of us. There's a lot of open space between urban centres in some regions. Unfortunately, a lot of people choose vehicles optimised for (for example) off-roading and/or heavy towing, when the vast majority of driving they do is on highways and around town. The car they choose is thus intrinsically compromised - most of the time. Autoexpert discount roadside assistance (Australia-only): https://247roadservices.com.au/autoex... Save thousands on any new car (Australia-only): https://autoexpert.com.au/contact 2020-03-1915 min

AutoExpertHow to save thousands at a car dealership new, used or demonstratorThis question (from a viewer) concerns a demonstrator, but this simple process (which you have to be a bit gutsy to do - but it's really not that difficult) can be used to save thousands on brand new and used cars as well. You have nothing to lose, and everything to gain... Autoexpert discount roadside assistance (Australia-only): https://247roadservices.com.au/autoex... Save thousands on any new car (Australia-only): https://autoexpert.com.au/contact Did you like this report? You can help support the channel, securely via PayPal: https://www.paypal.c...2020-03-1413 min

AutoExpertDon't sign that new car contract: You'll lose all leverage...In this report: Big difference between what you might be told when buying a new car, and what goes on the contract. Pro tip: What you're told is likely to be A) persuasive in nature, or B) flat-out coercive, and as a result C) it's highly likely to be bullshit. It's what's in the contract that counts. Save thousands on any new car (Australia-only): https://autoexpert.com.au/contact Did you like this report? You can help support the channel, securely via PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&h...2019-11-2411 min

AutoExpertTesla Cybertruck: Elon Musk finally divorces reality...The world’s most high profile bullshitting billionaire genius, Electric Jesus, sent Tesla shares into a six per cent tailspin when he recently unveiled a stainless steel joke without a punchline, at the Plug-in Scientology cult facility in Freemont, California. Save thousands on any new car (Australia-only): https://autoexpert.com.au/contact Did you like this report? You can help support the channel, securely via PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=DSL9A3MWEMNBW&source=url The world’s most high profile bullshitting billionaire genius, Elec...2019-11-2408 min

AutoExpertConsumer Law Basics: How to fight the service department - and winIf your car has a problem and you're not getting it resolved at the dealership, here are the essential steps you must take. Save thousands on any new car (Australia-only): https://autoexpert.com.au/contact Did this report help you? You can help support the channel, and keep consumers better protected, via PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=DSL9A3MWEMNBW&source=url 2019-11-2215 min

AutoExpertStarting a family: Do you really need an SUV? | Auto Expert John CadoganIf you’re about to spit out a child and deliver just what humanity needs - a higher population count - yessssss! - buying an SUV is seen (by many) as the price of admission to Club Breeder. Keep watching, though, because this report will save you $5-$10k. Save thousands on any new car (Australia-only): https://autoexpert.com.au/contact Did you like this report? You can help support the channel, securely via PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=DSL9A3MWEMNBW&source=url This is al...2019-11-1913 min

AutoExpertDoes the dealer delivery charge on new cars include international shipping?Dealer delivery fee: Just look up at the clock on the wall in the dealership: It’s bullshit o’clock, again. Save thousands on any new car (Australia-only): https://autoexpert.com.au/contact Did you like this report? You can help support the channel, securely via PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=DSL9A3MWEMNBW&source=url Let us bust some entrenched car dealer and car industry bullshit: My Local mini dealership in Brisbane is asking $3990 dealer delivery. MINI Australia suggests $2500. The Local dealer claims the...2019-11-1907 min

AutoExpertHow hybrids really work (dealing with your Q&A)Hybrid technology follow-up - some of you disagree with me on their underlying energy management voodoo. And that’s totally OK Save thousands on any new car (Australia-only): https://autoexpert.com.au/contact Did you like this report? You can help support the channel, securely via PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=DSL9A3MWEMNBW&source=url While I agree that a small diesel is best on the highway, I'd still say hybrids are better than standard petrol cars because they use Atkinson cycle engines. These engines ar...2019-11-1913 min

AutoExpertShould you buy a 6th Generation Nissan Patrol in 2020?Nissan has done the absolute minimum to refresh the 2020 Patrol. (But they have managed to go all-out botching the English language and applied science. So that’s nice.) And yet, the new Patrol might still be actually worth buying - full details next. Save thousands on any new car (Australia-only): https://autoexpert.com.au/contact Did you like this report? You can help support the channel, securely via PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=DSL9A3MWEMNBW&source=url Patrol is like kinda Joan Rivers - ongoing ex...2019-11-1613 min

AutoExpertShould you buy a hybrid car in 2020?Should you buy a hybrid? This obviously depends on you - what you want and how you drive - and this report is inspired by common questions from people like you. Full details next. Save thousands on any new car (Australia-only): https://autoexpert.com.au/contact Did you like this report? You can help support the channel, securely via PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=DSL9A3MWEMNBW&source=url Toyota and to a lesser degree Hyundai have really inspired many mainstream new car buyers right now...2019-11-1513 min

AutoExpertWhat's behind the 2020 Chevy Corvette's sky-high Australian pricetag?Supercar-shaped Corvette headed to Shitsville in 2020. Yesssssss! It'll cost about $170,000. Jesus. Same car in Retardistan: $60 grand US (which is about $90k ‘Strayan). So: Who’s gouging who? Save thousands on any new car (Australia-only): https://autoexpert.com.au/contact Did you like this report? You can help support the channel, securely via PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=DSL9A3MWEMNBW&source=url This report is inspired by a dude named Chris Papa, by e-mail. "Could you detail Luxury Car Tax...2019-11-1116 min

AutoExpertThe problem with Nissan and Mazda in AustraliaNissan and Mazda - dead from the neck up, sadly. Kinda like a cockroach minus its head. Save thousands on any new car (Australia-only): https://autoexpert.com.au/contact Did you like this report? You can help support the channel, securely via PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=DSL9A3MWEMNBW&source=url Five or six weeks ago, I fired a broadside into Nissan when the company - through its local dealer - sought to dodge what I viewed as its consumer law obligations. It...2019-11-1013 min

AutoExpertBMW says 'stop driving our cars immediately' (new Takata airbag scandal)BMW says: Stop driving our cars. Right now. Literally: Put down the keys and walk to the nearest taxi, and we’ll pick up the tab. Full details next. Save thousands on any new car (Australia-only): https://autoexpert.com.au/contact Did you like this report? You can help support the channel, securely via PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=DSL9A3MWEMNBW&source=url Here’s some confronting news for you, if you own an ageing 3 Series BMW: In an unprecedented move, BMW Shitsville is urging the...2019-11-0910 min

AutoExpertQ&A Friday - your automotive questions answeredIn this episode I took my new YouTube live-streaming setup out of the blocks for the first time - properly out of the blocks, and decided to do a whole half-hour segment entirely ad-lib, answering your questions. Save thousands on any new car (Australia-only): https://autoexpert.com.au/contact Did you like this report? You can help support the channel, securely via PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=DSL9A3MWEMNBW&source=url 2019-11-0833 min

AutoExpertThe relative merits of the Kia Cerato GT versus the Hyundai i30 N LineThis episode was an opportunity to test-drive my new live-streaming 3-camera video studio and also get inside the head of the kinds of issues that do new-car buyers' heads in... Save thousands on any new car (Australia-only): https://autoexpert.com.au/contact Did you like this report? You can help support the channel, securely via PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=DSL9A3MWEMNBW&source=url 2019-11-0721 min

AutoExpertThis one car servicing mistake can cost you thousandsVlog-style report today - it's not every day you have to pick up a $350k luxury saloon, and deal with people who seem hell-bent on shooting themselves in the foot in the service department. Save thousands on any new car (Australia-only): https://autoexpert.com.au/contact Did you like this report? You can help support the channel, securely via PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=DSL9A3MWEMNBW&source=url "Regrettably, my 2015 Captiva has a (potentially) blown turbo. I am taking it to Holden next week for...2019-11-0522 min

AutoExpertShould you still consider buying a Mazda in 2020?Should you still buy a new Mazda in light of the ACCC’s unconscionable conduct consumer law court case? Save thousands on any new car (Australia-only): https://autoexpert.com.au/contact Did you like this report? You can help support the channel, securely via PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=DSL9A3MWEMNBW&source=url Lot of response to Friday’s report on the ACCC’s festive Mazda-reaming legal preparations. "Weren’t you recommend...2019-11-0310 min