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Common Dual-Clutch Transmission Issues: Symptoms & What to Check
The common dual-clutch transmission issues reported by Australian and trade sources are shudder when pulling away, jerky or delayed shifts at low…
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Japanese Import Engines and Parts in Australia: A Buyer’s Guide
Japanese import engines are used engines taken from vehicles in Japan and sold to Australian buyers, usually through an importer, a wholesaler…
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Holden Cruze Problems: Common Faults, Model Years & Buying Checks
Holden Cruze problems depend on three things: the engine, the build year and how well the car was serviced. The best-documented items…
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Timing Belt Replacement Cost for Used Cars in Australia
Timing belt replacement cost for used cars in Australia is not one number, and no honest guide can give you one. Three…
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Ford Everest Reliability Issues: Common Problems & Engine Guide
Ford Everest reliability issues depend heavily on which engine is under the bonnet. In Australia the best-documented engine item is a 2025…
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Kia Sportage Engine Reliability: Problems, Lifespan & Buying Tips
Kia Sportage engine reliability depends on which Sportage and which engine. The Australian recall register has one engine-seizure recall, for SL Sportages…
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Hyundai Tucson Engine Issues: Problems by Engine, Generation and Year
Hyundai Tucson engine issues are not one problem. They depend on which Tucson you have. The best-documented items in Australia are a…
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Toyota Hilux Common Problems: Engine, DPF and Recalls Explained
The Toyota Hilux has earned its reputation, but “reliable” isn’t the same as “problem-free”. Hilux problems depend heavily on which generation and…
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Nissan Navara Problems: Common D40 Faults by Engine and Year
Nissan Navara problems depend on the engine, the kilometres and how the ute has been serviced. On the D40, sold in Australia…
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Ford Ranger Gearbox Issues: Problems by Transmission and Year
“Ford Ranger gearbox issues” covers two genuinely different transmissions with two genuinely different track records. The older 6-speed automatic has a comparatively…