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Category: Reader enquiries

Reader enquiry: which new Kia is best for me?

February 8, 2021 murrellp@bigpond.com Buying advice, Reader enquiries

Hi, I need to buy a new Car and leaning towards a small KIA. Which model due you think is best. I’m 70 and live in Melbourne and traffic is very heavy, so small is

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Reader enquiry: Can I access speed camera data?

September 3, 2020 murrellp@bigpond.com Reader enquiries

“I am a 63 YO pensioner living in Toowoomba, Qld and have recently received a notice to pay A$177 for apparently driving at 67 km/h in a 60 km/h zone through a red light camera. I

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Reader enquiry: How good is the new Skoda Kamiq?

September 3, 2020 murrellp@bigpond.com Reader enquiries

“I love and trust your reviews. What is your opinion of the new Skoda Kamiq?” WS, Adelaide  Thanks for the vote of confidence, WS. Yes, we’re quite keen to try out the new Skoda Kamiq

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Reader enquiry: What medium size SUV under $30k should I buy?

June 17, 2020 murrellp@bigpond.com Buying advice, Reader enquiries

I am 66 years old working female, single and due to ill health I was unable to drive therefore I sold my car that wasn’t being used.  My main reason to contact you is that

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Reader enquiry: why are car colours so dull

May 6, 2020 murrellp@bigpond.com Reader enquiries

“Whilst ruminating at red traffic lights recently, it dawned on me that there may have been a dastardly conspiracy over the last decade or so to drain the colour out of our National car fleet.

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Reader enquiry: What are those holey things on the Citroen C5 Aircross?

July 29, 2019 murrellp@bigpond.com Reader enquiries

“Are those ‘holey’ things under the doors vent-type thingies or just aesthetics? I wonder if they might also be foot holes, rather than a ledge? if so, presumably they will be able to take the

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Reader enquiry: $100k for Supra? What else can I buy?

May 21, 2019 murrellp@bigpond.com Buying advice, Reader enquiries

“$100k for a Toyota sounds a bit rich to me. Is it worth the money? And what else should I consider for around the same money?” IT’S ALWAYS GOOD SENSE to see what your options

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Is contaminated diesel fuel putting your engine at risk?

March 4, 2019 murrellp@bigpond.com Car care, Need to know, Reader enquiries

We’ve been approached by a number of concerned diesel owners who have heard that contaminated diesel has destroyed more than a few engines, costing their owners thousands of dollars in repair bills. So, what’s the real

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Reader Enquiry: What can my son-in-law buy to fit three car seats?

February 14, 2019 murrellp@bigpond.com Reader enquiries

Reader Enquiry: “My daughter and son-in-law currently own a Skoda Superb. They have twins under two years and another child aged four. Here’s their problem: they can’t fit two child seats plus a bolster seat

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Flashing your headlights to warn about a speed trap.

January 27, 2019 murrellp@bigpond.com Need to know, Reader enquiries

A READER NOTICED how often he was flashed by oncoming traffic to warn him about a speed trap ahead, and asked us about the appropriateness of such behaviour. It’s a great question and comes down

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