Cars & Transportation

Cars & Transportation

Whether you catch public transport or drive, there is always something to talk about.

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Ammonia Powered Vehicles

11th Feb 2024

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Toyota has recently announced they are saying goodbye to Electric and Hydrogen vehicles to focus on Ammonia powered engines for vehicles. Do you think investing in multiple different types of...

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Is the public transport in your country town adequate?

6th Feb 2024

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I’m from an area where we’re classed as a city but our public transport is far from adequate, for the size of the main city and the surrounding smaller townships. We only have bus as a mode of...

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Do you prefer personal cars or public transport?

12th Sep 2023

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I'm personally on the fence. I think that while personal transport is great, public transport also has its benefits, for the environment and in terms of cost.

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Car Preference.

15th Jun 2023

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What is your preferred order of car brands in Australia: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd?

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futuristic cars

4th May 2023

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The car of the future will be electric, autonomous, connected and capable of interacting with smart cities. This revolution in mobility will inevitably generate changes in car design. Do you find...

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Boredom Factor

10th Jan 2023

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Many surveys can be incredibly boring – for example finance and telecommunications. I originally started doing surveys from a greed factor but over the last few years have used them to mainly...

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vehicle indicators

25th Dec 2022

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drivers use indicators at different times and in different ways. it might prove interesting to know from drivers, why are indicators on vehicles, what do they believe is the purpose of indicators,...

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Electric Cars

2nd Jun 2022

112 Comments

What are your thoughts on electric cars? Are you thinking about buying one, or are you already the owner of one? If you’re thinking of making the jump from petrol to electric but haven’t yet,...

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Good Cars to buy

27th Mar 2022

57 Comments

I’m looking to buy a car, and want to know what you think is the best type of cars?

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Best Cars (SUV)

20th Mar 2022

9 Comments

Looking to buy an SUV. What are the best ones around at the moment? Any recommendations? Thanks!

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cars

1st Mar 2022

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Are you thinking about buying a car? What brand of car would you like to buy?

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Car Brands

28th Oct 2021

7 Comments

Do you have a car ? What is the brand?

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Servicing for New Cars

30th May 2021

70 Comments

Do you think that servicing your vehicle at your Dealer is a good choice or do you go elsewhere as it’s cheaper? Does it void the warranty? I like the fact that the technicians know everything...

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Mode of Transportation

12th May 2021

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Let the community know your usual mode of transport for going to work, uni or to attend a sporting venue. Also do you give a thought about the impact this choice has on contributing to the...

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Driverless Cars

20th Apr 2021

73 Comments

Would you have enough faith in a car to let it do the driving for you? Quite frankly I could not do it. What about you? Would love to hear your thoughts!

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Which features are a must when you consider buying your new car ?

30th Mar 2021

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Which features are a must when you consider buying your new car? What are the top 3 features you look for when buying?

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Fluctuating fuel prices and the Government

19th Jul 2018

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My husband and I were out driving the other day and passed a petrol station where the price of petrol was $1.29...."that's not bad" I thought compared to what the price had been in the past few...

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Driving skills

19th May 2014

86 Comments

OK who is with me on this one? In my opinion, the Government should make it compulsary for all new drivers to go through a Defensive Driving Course suplimented by the government prior to moving to...

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Best car for a young family with a baby

13th Jan 2014

100 Comments

My husband and I are expecting a baby and are looking to buy a new car but we disagree on what is important. I want something practical like a station wagon, but he wants something a bit more...

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Cycle - Ways

3rd Dec 2013

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I think Cycle ways are a waste of money...I reckon that money would be better spent on improving Public Transport.

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Toyota Hilux or VW Amarok?

5th Mar 2013

128 Comments

Hi all, I am thinking about buying a new 4x4 ute and I'm tossing up between the Toyota Hilux and the Volkswagen Amarok. Does anyone have any opinions about which is better and why?

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Bathurst 1000

5th Oct 2012

29 Comments

I think that other makes of cars should not be allowed to race in the Bathurst 1000. It has been a Ford/Holden icon for most of it's life. I think there will be many Bathurst fans who would not...

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Getting your Drivers License.

20th Feb 2012

25 Comments

Is anyone having trouble getting the 100 hours you need to get a license if your under 25? What happens if you have no one willing or capable of teaching you? Your parents may be able to drive but...

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Traffic lights

18th Feb 2012

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I just hate drivers that are so slow to take off when waiting for a red arrow to turn green, i say they take along time to register the green light to there brain. just watch out for these dumb...

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Why are cars important to you?

18th Feb 2012

54 Comments

why cars important to people?how did they love it?

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Drivers with arms outside the vehicle body

13th Sep 2011

25 Comments

As an older driver who grew up in the 1950s and 60s it was common to see younger males with no right arm wandering the streets. This was caused by their vehicles being involved in crashes. These...

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Why are motor vehicles built to go faster than the legal speed limit?

31st Aug 2011

48 Comments

I believe that all motor vehicles driven on public roads should only reach the maximum speed limit of 120km/h. I don't understand why car manufactorers have built them to go any faster? I am just...

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Friendly Public Transport

24th Jun 2011

20 Comments

Do you find using public transport a pleasant way to travel? I love going by tram here in Adelaide, I always find someone to have a chat to. People are generally happy to have a conversation with...

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No More Registration Stickers

2nd Jun 2011

27 Comments

Hi Everyone, I read on the RAA website newsletter, that from July 1st, there will no longer the option for 9 or 6 months... They are only keeping 3 & 12 months! Gee as if people are not doing it...

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Train Ettiquette

22nd Feb 2011

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I commute to and from work every day on the train. It's only a 25 minute journey when it stops at all stations, so it's quick and should be a painless exercise. However, I'm wondering if anyone...

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Tailgating

28th Jan 2011

96 Comments

Something I absolutely hate while driving. There is no reason for it and it is very dangerous. Vicroads teaches to leave a 2 second gap from the car in front, but who can estimate 2 seconds while...

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L -plate drivers

26th Oct 2010

99 Comments

What do you think? Should the speed limit for L drivers be limited to 80 km??? In my opinion I say yes for normal metro traffic. However when. Learners get onto the m5, m4 etc. speed limit of...

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P Plate Laws

22nd Feb 2010

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As a P2 plate holder I find that the laws put upon young drivers is ridiculous. First the cost of license fees is astronomical as well as insurance. I own a 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer - which I paid...

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Exotic car buyers

29th Jun 2009

29 Comments

What defines a person who buys a Ferrari as opposed to a Maserati? What about a person who buys an Aston Martin? What about a Bentley? Or a Jaguar? Or a Lamborghini?

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GPS systems

19th Jun 2009

41 Comments

I think that GPS units are very clever things and that they will take off as an easy way to find your way around. Not that expensive and very handy to use. I travelled form Melb to Cairns and back...

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Should learner drivers not have high powered cars until a certain age?

12th Jun 2009

102 Comments

Kids should not have high powered cars untill a certain age

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