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Need to free up the money tied up in your classic cars?

April 18, 2019 murrellp@bigpond.com Buying advice, Classic car news, Need to know

ONE OF THE THINGS that pushes up the value of classic cars is their investment potential, and while this pushes many of them out of the reach of genuine enthusiasts, it’s a fact of life.

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Mazda3 arrives with a hefty new entry price

April 17, 2019 murrellp@bigpond.com New releases

IF YOU’RE ONE of the many buyers who looks for headline prices before preparing your shortlist, the new Mazda3 may have just slipped off your radar. Perhaps more importantly, the new entry level price of

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Local Ram updates, moves to 24-hour local production.

April 17, 2019 murrellp@bigpond.com New releases

PROVING THAT our desire for extremely large, unsubtle and, let’s face it, expensive SUVs shows no signs of declining, Ram Trucks Australia has moved to 24-hour a day, five-day a week production to meet demand

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Jaguar F-Pace 25d R Sport 2019 review

April 15, 2019 murrellp@bigpond.com New car reviews

Paul Murrell tests the 2019 Jaguar F-Pace 25d R Sport with pricing, specs, ride and handling, safety, verdict and everything the over-50 driver needs to know.  Summary: The demand for large SUVs continues unabated. The

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How to get a really clean windscreen.

April 12, 2019 murrellp@bigpond.com Car care

THERE’S NOTHING WORSE than peering through a grubby and smeared windscreen. And while it seems like a simple thing, actually getting your windscreen properly clean is not always easy. I know, because for years I’ve

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How to keep pedestrians safe.

April 10, 2019 murrellp@bigpond.com Aging driver challenges, Need to know

ONE THING IS almost certain: in any collision between a vehicle and a pedestrian, the pedestrian will come off worst. Whenever you’re in a vehicle, you have a responsibility to ensure the safety of pedestrians.

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How to get the best deal on a new car.

April 10, 2019 murrellp@bigpond.com Buying advice

BUYING A NEW CAR is a stressful experience for many people. There’s a lot of money at stake, and you’re dealing with experts who are out to get as much of your money as they

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What’s the real story about that fuel rating on your windscreen?

April 10, 2019 murrellp@bigpond.com Buying advice, Need to know

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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How to adjust and use your mirrors.

April 9, 2019 murrellp@bigpond.com Need to know

FEW THINGS IN A CAR are as vital as your rear-view mirrors. They let you see what is happening around your vehicle, and to identify other vehicles or potential hazards that aren’t in your direct

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Open the bonnet and clean that filthy engine.

April 9, 2019 murrellp@bigpond.com Car care

IT’S A BIT LIKE WEARING YOUR BEST OUTFIT, and wearing a pair of grotty underpants because nobody can see them. If you really want your car to be clean from top to bottom, you need

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