Car advice for people whose age and IQ are both over 50.
EVERY NEW CAR (light vehicle) sold in Australia is required to carry a sticker on the front windscreen giving fuel consumption figures. Such figures can help you make an informed choice when buying a new
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YOU’RE A RESPONSIBLE MOTORIST and you want to buy a new car that has a minimal impact on the environment, so how do you go about it? Most people will put environmental concerns a fair
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YOU MAY HAVE READ our review of the new SsangYong models by Ian Crawford and he was mightily impressed. http://www.seniordriveraus.com/ssangyong-makes-a-comeback-ian-crawford-reviews-the-new-range-and-comes-away-impressed/ . Well, it seems he wasn’t the only one. The underdog Korean manufacturer looks like
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WE CAN THANK the Koreans, and especially Hyundai in the first instance and more lately Kia, for the longer warranties now being offered by all of the Top 10 car brands. The last hold-out was
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YOU’VE PROBABLY WONDERED why motoring enthusiasts seem to have a preference for rear-wheel drive vehicles, while most car companies are moving across to front-wheel drive. So, is one better than other? And if so, is
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There’s no magic formula for reducing fuel consumption, just a few simple things you can do. A European survey of 5700 people revealed that 76 percent don’t regularly check their tyre pressures, 38 percent leave
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After years of denial, Australians are embracing diesel-powered cars. But for some buyers, diesel may be a poor choice. Is diesel power right for you? FOR DECADES, AUSTRALIAN CAR BUYERS resisted diesel power in their
Continue readingAfter two years in the Australian motoring wilderness, Korean brand SsangYong has returned to the fray with a vengeance. Buyers looking for quality and value for money should pay close attention. There are four new
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INDEPENDENT SAFETY AUTHORITY, ANCAP, has released its latest round of findings, announcing that the Ford Focus, Hyundai Santa Fe, Genesis G70 and Jaguar I-Pace have all been awarded five stars. The new Ford Focus stood
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Cars you couldn’t afford when they were new are very tempting when they get old, but there’s plenty to consider before you make the leap. MANY, MANY YEARS AGO, I worked with a managing director
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