Research & Advice - Tips And Advice
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- 16 March 2016
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What car should I buy?
Geoff is after a city-friendly SUV that can also play the tow-car/off-roader roles. Details- Published
- 10 March 2016
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- 09 March 2016
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Ask Shorty: Carbon build up
Sometimes prevention can be the best cure, even if it means spending a bit more at the pump. Details- Published
- 02 March 2016
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What used seven-seat SUV should I buy?
Michelle wants to escape her Ford Territory's big fuel bills. Details- Published
- 29 February 2016
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- 24 February 2016
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What manual city car should I buy?
Alex is looking for something that can fill the shoes of his much-loved Benz A-Class. Details- Published
- 24 February 2016
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Ask Shorty: Stretched timing chain
Peter's 2007 Captiva has a stretched timing chain and he's wondering if it should be covered under warranty Details- Published
- 17 February 2016
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What SUV for towing should I buy?
Sarah wants an SUV that's small in stature but big on towing ability. Details- Published
- 16 February 2016
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What safe small car should I buy?
Boyd is after a compact car with a strong safety focus. Details- Published
- 11 February 2016
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Left-field family car choices
Over the course of the last decade or so, SUVs have taken the place of big sedans and wagons as Australia's family car o Details- Published
- 11 February 2016
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Families spoiled for choice
Choosing a family car was once a simple choice of which large sedan you would like parked in your garage, not anymore. Details- Published
- 11 February 2016
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What used wagon should I buy?
Karen can't decide which used high-riding AWD wagon she should buy ? Subaru or Volvo? Details- Published
- 01 February 2016