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EV battery vapour explosions: Nobody will admit it's a problem

19 mins; September 22, 2023

Get started welding at home (part 1): Equipment, protective gear & safety tips

17 mins; September 21, 2023

4WD Tech: A sanity check on recovery points (aftermarket vs standard)

19 mins; September 19, 2023

Is your new car actually spying on you? (The unpalatable truth.)

17 mins; September 17, 2023

Hyundai N-car updates: new i20 & i30 N, plus outrageous IONIQ 5 N & Kona N

14 mins; September 16, 2023

Sydney Airport EV fire: 1 battery just incinerated 5 parked cars

21 mins; September 14, 2023

The Golden Age of Bullsh!t: Why Australia cannot quit fossil fuels

24 mins; September 12, 2023

CO2 is the most immediately dangerous gas in car exhaust. (Or is it?)

23 mins; September 11, 2023

How 4x4 modifications can kill your factory warranty protection

18 mins; September 06, 2023

Fremantle Hwy: Mercedes EV battery burns ONE MONTH later

17 mins; September 02, 2023

RIP car dealers? Mercedes-Benz dealers lose $650 million lawsuit

9 mins; August 31, 2023

Time to roast some A-grade pro-EV nuts

22 mins; August 31, 2023

Jaguar builds giant EV mega-battery from 30 dead i-Pace EVs

14 mins; August 30, 2023

EVs are a climate action fraud: Here's why.

23 mins; August 28, 2023

Torque wrench: the real rules of engagement (extensions, support & universal joints)

21 mins; August 25, 2023

Everything DIY mechanics don't understand about bolts

32 mins; August 23, 2023

The ACCC weighs in on the great greenwashing 'zero emissions' lie!

17 mins; August 22, 2023

Is a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) really ready for the Australian Outback?

24 mins; August 21, 2023

Magnetic drill test: Vevor 1300W package - best home fabrication kit

19 mins; August 20, 2023

BILL SHOCK: Staggering $176k Hyundai hydrogen fuel cell repair quote

9 mins; August 19, 2023

LEAKED PHOTO: Proof from the burnt-out EV on Fremantle Hwy cargo ship

22 mins; August 17, 2023

How to die while arc welding at home: the top 5 ways

23 mins; August 16, 2023

The truth about EV battery recycling (it's an eco-nightmare)

18 mins; August 15, 2023

Vevor ultrasonic cleaner test: The best way to clean mechanical parts.

10 mins; August 14, 2023

Reacting to your EV versus ICE criticisms & feedback (contains nuts)

24 mins; August 13, 2023

Will the rise of EVs kill the value of your next combustion car?

9 mins; August 12, 2023

Killer cars that earned five stars (safety ratings 'fail')

19 mins; August 11, 2023

Reacting to your EV battery fire criticisms & feedback (contains nuts)

25 mins; August 04, 2023

The truth about EVs and fire risk in our cities

22 mins; August 03, 2023

The dumbest thing caravanners always say

8 mins; August 01, 2023

Runaway 500 EV meltdown on cargo ship: Proof our cities aren't ready for full EV deployment

16 mins; July 30, 2023

Best affordable DIY metal fabrication chop saw tested (Vevor 355mm)

29 mins; July 29, 2023

Out-of-control EV blaze (thermal runaway) threatens to sink yet another massive car-carrying ship

13 mins; July 26, 2023

Don't make this mistake with your home shop air compressor

24 mins; July 26, 2023

Torque wrench test! (Part 3: Proof that hand position REALLY matters.)

14 mins; July 23, 2023

Am I wrong about torque wrenches & hand position, again? (Part 2: The facts)

19 mins; July 22, 2023

The #1 thing DIY people don't understand about torque wrenches (Part 1)

22 mins; July 21, 2023

How much does air-con (& other powered systems) affect your EV's range?

9 mins; July 20, 2023

2024 Hyundai Santa Fe goes for 'Ugliest SUV' gold!

17 mins; July 20, 2023

We're getting EV implementation wrong (and it's not about the EVs)

7 mins; July 11, 2023

Jaguar goes all-in on 'feminism first'

11 mins; July 08, 2023

MG4 Excite 51 EV: Q&A - responding to your questions & comments

20 mins; July 07, 2023

Reacting to your comments, feedback & criticism (S2 E7)

42 mins; July 07, 2023

BYD Dolphin: Why Australia's cheapest EV is terrible.

17 mins; June 30, 2023

Don't buy an EXTENDED WARRANTY: Here's why they suck.

15 mins; June 29, 2023

21St Century Slob Challenge: Why you should (partially) divorce your car

37 mins; June 28, 2023

Beat the dealer! (How to get your car fixed free using consumer law.)

20 mins; June 26, 2023

Subaru Crosstrek Vs MG HS: What's best?

16 mins; June 23, 2023

Massive Tesla Semi production black hole - new data

10 mins; June 22, 2023

MG4 Excite 51: Australia's new cheapest EV is under $140/wk!

33 mins; June 20, 2023

AVOID the #1 MISTAKE new-car buyers make, up front

24 mins; June 19, 2023

I went to court. I was guilty. I won. (How to beat a traffic fine.)

39 mins; June 13, 2023

Your heavy tow test comments and feedback

36 mins; June 02, 2023

Worst heavy tow test ever: Why the motoring media gets it wrong

30 mins; June 01, 2023

Car dealer diagnostic fees: Just another service department scam?

24 mins; May 25, 2023

Tax Office announces $7800 in new car buying bonuses from July 1

10 mins; May 22, 2023

Ex-Audi boss Rupert Stadler admits Dieselgate dirty deeds

10 mins; May 21, 2023

Electric vehicle deployment is being badly botched - everywhere

26 mins; May 20, 2023

Police car charged! (With aggravated stupidity...)

14 mins; May 19, 2023

The most common car dealer service department rip-off, and how to beat it

22 mins; May 17, 2023

How to drill steel without any special tools (dead easy solution)

20 mins; May 14, 2023

Budget black hole: Why the $7.4M fuel efficiency standard should've been free

18 mins; May 10, 2023

Why I hate weight distribution hitches (and why you should, too)

17 mins; April 30, 2023

Another epic heavy towing failure (with twist and pike)

17 mins; April 29, 2023

Reacting to your comments & criticism (Season 2 Episode 5)

34 mins; April 27, 2023

The V6 turbo diesel Landcruiser 300 oil consumption problem

18 mins; April 26, 2023

The ultimate guide to drill chucks: replacement, disassembly & rebuilding

39 mins; April 24, 2023

I screwed up about EVs - big time

35 mins; April 21, 2023

EV versus diesel ute: what's REALLY really greener?

37 mins; April 20, 2023

The engine valve clearance adjustment 'problem'

24 mins; April 20, 2023

Reacting to your comments & criticism (Season 2 Episode 4, April 2023)

49 mins; April 18, 2023

How safe is Tesla's Autopilot?

24 mins; April 14, 2023

Another Nissan customer support 'FAIL'

26 mins; April 12, 2023

Major change to EV & PHEV tax cuts coming on June 30

7 mins; April 09, 2023

True lies about bogus towing capacity claims (feat. Subaru Outback XT)

28 mins; April 05, 2023

Toyota Loses Dodgy Diesel DPF Appeal (Compensation Update)

21 mins; April 03, 2023

Reacting to your comments & criticism (Season 2 Episode 3, April 2023)

38 mins; April 02, 2023

Fun with batteries: How not to burn your house down this weekend

34 mins; March 30, 2023

The inconvenient truth about biofuel: it's just greenwashing bullshit

19 mins; March 29, 2023

Anti-car Green politician joins Volkswagen Supervisory Board

16 mins; March 27, 2023

Workshop review: Vevor BS-85 bandsaw is a better way to cut metal in your home shop

49 mins; March 25, 2023

Subaru Hybrid: Top 6 reasons why you shouldn't buy one

22 mins; March 25, 2023

True lies about green car sales in Australia

30 mins; March 20, 2023

ROAD USER TAX: 7 reasons why the Victorian EV & PHEV driving distance tax is BULLSHIT

22 mins; March 17, 2023

EV Fires: Why rescuers and the public are unprepared against the risks

16 mins; March 16, 2023

EV owner fined $500 for stealing electricity in Polestar 2

15 mins; March 15, 2023

Ford Everest wins world first "NOT A CAR" of the year award

29 mins; March 09, 2023

Every EV & PHEV eligible for zero fringe benefits tax in Australia today

25 mins; March 08, 2023

Novated Lease basics: The eco car LCT threshold explained in full

15 mins; March 06, 2023

VW refuses to help police GPS track car during kidnapping...

18 mins; March 04, 2023

EV Sanity Check: Is an electric vehicle really right for you?

22 mins; March 02, 2023

4X4 BASICS: When to engage 4WD (and when not to engage 4WD)

20 mins; February 28, 2023

The truth about the BYD Atto 3 EV rust problem

19 mins; February 28, 2023

DIY 101: You need an anvil (even if you're not a blacksmith)

25 mins; February 25, 2023

Re-chipping your new 4WD: Will your factory warranty survive?

22 mins; February 24, 2023

Tool Talk: answering your bolting & DIY questions

48 mins; February 24, 2023

New boss at Stellantis/Jeep Australia: Same brand train wreck

20 mins; February 23, 2023

What you probably don't know about nuts & bolts (for DIY car mechanics)

46 mins; February 19, 2023

Car reviews Vs carmaker advertising: How they really behave

25 mins; February 17, 2023

Best way to charge your EV at home (for complete electric car novices)

29 mins; February 16, 2023

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