Time really flies. It was 34 years ago this year that I went to the 1990 Masters Tournament in the USA Following on from his ‘triple crown’ success in 1989, (Australian PGA, Australian Open and Jonnie Walker Australian Classic), legendary Australian golfer Peter Senior, received an invitation from the Masters to play. Peter called me […]
How many times have I pulled up at a petrol bowser to find that the fuel tank cover is on the otherside? Plenty. For nearly 40 weeks per year, I’m in someone else’s car other than my own I write new car reviews for many brands – Mazda, Jeep, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Kia, Hyundai, Alfa Romeo,
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I came across this youtube video last weekend. And it’s nothing at all to do with cars, but it does have three legendary golfers in it EA Sports used this back in 2013 to launch Tiger Woods PGA 14 While this is nothing to do with cars, if you’re in the market, give me a
You’d likely be looking to move a car from one state to another for two reasons: moving house or buying a car online. If you fall into one of these categories, good news, you’re in the right place. In this article, we break down your interstate car transport options, the common pitfalls people make, and
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A customer asked me to locate a new Kia Picanto S Auto Hatch for her. Stock of this model is difficult to find. It’s on run out with the new model due late in 2023 or perhaps even out to 2024. And this customer wanted a Bumble Bee Yellow. As usual I sent out quote
Car makers, dealers ‘misleading’ Qld customers on wait times Leading car manufacturers and dealers have been accused of misleading Queensland customers on the true wait times for new vehicle deliveries. But they say they are also being deceived. Matty Holdsworth Follow @matth_cm March 20, 2023 – 6:41PM Matty Holdsworth from the Courier Mail called me
And, no, that’s not a revised version of the Beetles song from Sgt Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band On the 16th February 1978, I started in the automotive industry as a trainee fleet salesman for Torque Ford at Strathpine in Queensland 22 years later, on June 30th 2000 i finished at The Torque Group and
I was asked to provide Channel 9 some thoughts on odometer windbacks for their nightly news bulletin. Clare Todhunter was researching the odometer windback problem in the local Brisbane market. I wasn’t aware that it was a such a problem, but soon found that it is. Queensland Police has shut down a Logan City based
So you’ve purchased your new car and think that’s the end of paying money. Think again. After the vehicle purchase comes the presentation of ‘aftermarket products’, usually by a female who’s very clever when it comes to that presentation I’m often asked whether Paint Protection, dash cameras, window tinting and other accessories are necessary for
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Hello. Bob Aldons from Car Business. I deal with a lot of prospective customers every week. These people are sent to me by my current customers, those I dealt with from Torque Ford and Toyota, Northstar brands and a lot of Referrals from Redcliffe Golf Club and Defence Force members and veterans. At Car Business
