Safety

By David Morley · 10 Mar 2021

Who are the best roadside assistance companies in WA?

Car brands question ANCAP’s crash testing

By Stephen Ottley · 07 Mar 2021

This week’s announcement of a zero-star ANCAP safety rating for the Mitsubishi Express van has exposed a division within the automotive industry that highlights the potential for confusion when buying a new vehicle.

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ANCAP gives new Mitsubishi Express van a zero

By Justin Hilliard · 02 Mar 2021

Australia’s independent automotive safety authority, ANCAP, has given the ‘new’ Mitsubishi Express van the first zero-star safety rating

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Should I buy a write off that's been repaired?

By David Morley · 10 Feb 2021

What do you think about cars that are repairable write offs?

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Hyundai recalls Tucson over engine fire risk

By Justin Hilliard · 05 Feb 2021

Hyundai Australia has recalled 93,572 examples of the third-generation Tucson mid-size SUV over an anti-lock brakes (ABS) manufacturing error that poses an engine fire risk

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What is the ANCAP rating for the 2018 Suzuki Baleno?

By David Morley · 08 Jan 2021

What airbags does the 2018 Suzuki Baleno have, and what do you suggest the ANCAP rating should be or is?

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Toyota recalls Yaris hatch, Yaris Cross SUV

By Justin Hilliard · 21 Dec 2020

Toyota Australia has recalled hybrid versions of the recently launched new-generation Yaris hatchback and related Yaris Cross SUV, with both having the potential to lose power when driven

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New Kia Sorento resets active safety standard

By Justin Hilliard · 09 Dec 2020

ANCAP has awarded the new-generation Kia Sorento large SUV its maximum five-star rating, with the family friendly seven-seater resetting the active safety standard for all vehicles

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Can I install a child car seat myself?

By David Morley · 20 Nov 2020

Do you have to get a child support seat professionally put in, or can you do it yourself?

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Suzuki Baleno set for 4-star Euro NCAP safety

By Byron Mathioudakis · 29 Oct 2020

Suzuki is at last set to introduce autonomous emergency braking (AEB) to the 2021 Baleno range in Australia.

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