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Category: In Their Own Words

5 Year Warranty – The Stop Outs are Dropping Out

5 Year Warranty – The Stop Outs are Dropping Out

On June 1st Ford Australia announced the introduction of a 5 Year Warranty and now it’s Holden’s turn. Good on you both. It’s time that consumers had this better warranty. The Car Business demands it. If my memory is clear that now only leaves, Toyota, Subaru, Volkswagen, Nissan and Mazda as the last major players in the Australian car business with a 3-year warranty. These stop outs need to have a long hard look at themselves – the new car warranty has moved on – 5-year warranty is the norm with Kia still the front-runner with 7 years.

Bob Aldons July 2, 2018 No Comments
Suzuki Swift Goes Nose To Tail Around Australia 1.5 Times

Suzuki Swift Goes Nose To Tail Around Australia 1.5 Times

6,000,000 is a big number in anyone’s language. And that’s the number of Suzuki Swift sold around the world since the launch of the model in 2005.I was there as a Suzuki dealer in 2005. Suzi and I went to Japan to see the plant where the Swift was built and enjoyed the hospitality of senior Suzuki people. One thing I can say without question is that Suzuki is well and truly committed to building a quality car and looking after their customers. Their passion is unquestionable.

Bob Aldons May 24, 2018 1 Comment
Alfa Romeo Giulia and Stelvio Step Up – In Their Own Words

Alfa Romeo Giulia and Stelvio Step Up – In Their Own Words

Fiat Chrysler’s Jeep, Chrysler and Dodge divisions may not be the flavour of the month/year/decade/century, but Alfa Romeo continues to shine. From an ANCAP viewpoint, Alfa Romeo Giulia and Stelvio have passed the latest round of tests with the brand achieving some of the highest ever scores in the area of Adult Occupant Protection.

Bob Aldons May 22, 2018 No Comments

WHOOPS! TESLA ON AUTOPILOT CRASHED

Hi. Bob Aldons, The Car Guy reporting on this story received overnight about a Tesla on autopilot.I’m thinking that a Tesla is sophisticated enough to determine what mode the car was actually in. The driver suggests that she was in semi-autonomous mode, which in real speak was that she had the cruise control activated.

Bob Aldons May 17, 2018 No Comments
A Handful for Ford – 5-Year Warranty Announced

A Handful for Ford – 5-Year Warranty Announced

Hi Bob Aldons, The Car Guy, with a comment regarding the announcement today of Ford’s move to a 5-year warranty unlimited kilometre warranty on all passenger and commercial vehicles.Up until April 30th, 2018, Ford offered a 3-year warranty with some seasonal offerings to 5 years. In fact, my dealer broker division delivered a couple of Ford Ranger’s in mid-April and unfortunately, this small business customer didn’t get the benefit of the 2 extra years. From a manufacturer’s viewpoint, there’s always going to be some unhappy buyers when they draw a line in the sand for anything like this.

Bob Aldons May 14, 2018 No Comments
AADA gives 2018 Federal Budget thumbs-down

AADA gives 2018 Federal Budget thumbs-down

Hi, Bob Aldons, The Car Guy, with an opinion piece on an opinion promulgated via AutoTalk magazine quoting AADA boss, David Blackhall. In this testimony, Blackhall says that AADA gives 2018 Federal Budget thumbs-down.

Bob Aldons May 11, 2018 No Comments
Mazda CX-5 – In Their Own Words

Mazda CX-5 – In Their Own Words

Hi, Bob Aldons, The Car Guy waxing lyrical about the Mazda CX-5. There is no doubt that Mazda builds fantastic vehicles both in terms of style, handling and quality. Mazda has added new technology to its CX-5 to maintain it’s market share in Australia as other brands continue to chase the leader. The Mazda CX-5 is the most popular SUV in Australia.

Bob Aldons May 3, 2018 No Comments

McLaren Senna Prototype First Drive Review

I’ve been a fan of McLaren from way back when Ayrton Senna seemed to be invincible in Formula 1. And I was as devastated when his life came to an end at the San Merino Grand Prix in 1994 when leading the race for Williams. I’ve slowly collected some minor pieces of Senna memorabilia over the years but how I’d like to add the McLaren Senna to my collection.

Bob Aldons May 3, 2018 No Comments
First-ever Ford Ranger Raptor – $74990

First-ever Ford Ranger Raptor – $74990

Ford Ranger Raptor to have a Manufacturer’s List Price from $74,990* ahead of arriving in Australian showrooms in 2018. And plus metallic paint and on-road costs in Queensland, those with DEEP pockets can expect to pay circa $81000. Oh, and that’s before you attack the options list.

Bob Aldons April 27, 2018 No Comments
Alfa Romeo Giulia coupe on the way with F1 tech, report says

Alfa Romeo Giulia coupe on the way with F1 tech, report says

Sprint nameplate could be resurrected for long-awaited two-door variant – Alfa Romeo. The Alfa Romeo Giulia Coupe, as seen in our rendering, is expected to break cover later this year and may use the Sprint name.(Photo by Autocar)

Bob Aldons April 11, 2018 No Comments
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