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Ask Shorty: Is Nitrogen worth it?
Gene wants to know if filling your tyres with Nitrogen is worth the cost Full Story- Published
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Ask Shorty: should I option my car with LED headlights?
Peter wants to know whether or not to spend extra on optional LED headlights Details- 16 June 2016
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- 16 June 2016
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Ask Shorty: Should I leave my battery connected while overseas?
Andy wants to know if he should invest in a trickle charger for his car battery Details- 02 June 2016
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- 02 June 2016
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Ask Shorty: Can I upgrade my old carphone?
Graeme wants to know if he can upgrade his Benz' old in-built analogue phone and the controls Details- 24 May 2016
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- 24 May 2016
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Ask Shorty: Ethanol blended premium fuel
Most cars are able to use ethanol but it can be costly if you use it in a car not prepared for it. Details- 23 May 2016
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- 23 May 2016
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David wants to know if he can fit larger wheels to his Falcon ute. Details- 20 May 2016
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- 20 May 2016
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Ask Shorty: How often should I drive my car?
Jason wants to know how to keep his battery charged without driving his car very often Details- 05 May 2016
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- 05 May 2016
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Ask Shorty: Can I fit smaller tyres?
William wants to know if he can legally fit lower profile and narrower tyres to his car Details- 21 April 2016
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- 21 April 2016
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Q&A;: Servicing extras
Capped price servicing often includes hidden costs. Details- 13 April 2016
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- 13 April 2016
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Ask Shorty: My blinkers are on the blink
Vince has been told the dodgy blinker on his brand-new Jaguar isn't covered by warranty. Is that correct? Details- 06 April 2016
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- 06 April 2016
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Q&A;: Should Holden help fix my Captiva?
Peter wants to know if Holden should help fix the timing chain in his nine-year-old Captiva Details- 23 March 2016
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- 23 March 2016
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Ask Shorty: What is AdBlue?
Our expert answers all your motoring related questions. Details- 24 February 2016
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- 24 February 2016
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Ask Shorty: My gearbox is stuck
Andrew's Fiesta is stuck in third gear and he wants to know if it's something he can check himself Details- 27 January 2016
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- 27 January 2016