The all new Kia Sportage is creating waves I’ve been in this car business for 44 years this year (16/2/1978) and the industry has come a LONG way in that time. Coincidentally I parked the vehicle the subject of this review (new Kia Sportage Gt-Line) next to a 12 year
Arguably the most ‘modern’ car design released onto the Australian market in 2021 is the Hyundai Ioniq 5 So perhaps you’re thinking that I’m some sort of car expert? Well, after 43 years in the auto industry as a salesman, manager and owner of dealerships, I think I am. The
If you’re looking for an affordable medium sized SUV, you really need to test drive the Haval H6 Lux. So perhaps you’re thinking that I’m some sort of car expert? Well, after 43 years in the auto industry as a salesman, manager and owner of dealerships, I think I am.
I didn’t really know what to expect when I picked up the GWM Cannon L Dual Cab but here’s why you should consider it I’ve driven Great Wall Utes and SUV’s from the time they launched in Australia. Cheap and cheerful normally applies to lower quality cars whether they’re new
No Michael No! I’ve been waiting patiently for the press release from Mercedes AMG Petronas after the drama at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Normally, this release arrives in my inbox about an hour after the race, but here we are four days later. So rather than pick it apart
It’s all even going to Abu Dhabi I’d like to repeat my comment from Qatar. “It’s not over till it’s over”. The Saudi Arabian Grand Prix underlined that even more In one of the craziest races this season, the 2021 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix proved that the top two cars
One of the closest championships ever – Qatar Grand Prix I said last week that the Formual 1 World Championship “isn’t over till it’s over”. And after the Qatar Grand Prix, that’s more so. Lewis Hamilton drove a magnificent race from pole position and didn’t give anyone else a chance.
Magnificent. Outstanding. A win for the ages. When Lewis Hamilton was disqualified from pole position for the Sprint Race to determine the starting grid, there must have been a hollow feeling for the Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 Team. How could anyone start at the back of the grid, in 20th
A fateful comment by Verstappen after qualifying on Saturday. “I’d rather start from position 3 than 2” And so it proved to be at the lights out for the 2021 Mexican Grand Prix. Verstappen jumped Lewis Hamilton at the first corner, Valterri was pushed out and effectively went from pole
Over the last many years, I’ve represented customers in actions against Ford Motor Company of Australia. Faulty transmissions in their Ford Fiesta and Ford Focus models have caused unforgivable angst for owners. And the attitude of Ford in Australia towards these claims has been deplorable And as someone who worked
Hello and welcome to my new website thecarguy.com.au!
I know that there’s a lot of websites that offer car reviews, car road tests, opinions on various cars and the like. What makes this site different is that I’m not going to bore you with technical information about the various cars that I review.
I’ve been in the car business for over 39 years. I’ve read the motoring magazines cover to cover. I’ve read the online reviews until my eyes were square. Everywhere that I go, I find motoring journalists talking about car speeds – 0 – 100 km per hour, standing ¼ times, the inclination of this and that at 150klm per hour on a 12.5% gradient curve, in rainy weather – and other stuff that bores me no end.
thecarguy.com.au is taking a different path on the journey to helping you purchase a new car. I’ll do my best to advise you on what I consider to be the most important information when it comes to that major decision to purchase a car. Interior room, features of the car, fuel economy, safety, service prices, resale and lots more. I’ll tell you what I like about a particular car and as importantly, what I don’t like, to find at least to be less than I think a car should have. .
And I’ll ask for your opinion. Take some pics of what you’re driving and tell me and our audience what you particularly like or dislike about your car. Because besides prospective new car buyers, there’s a lot of people who’ll read your comments as used car buyers.
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