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Who writes & checks our content
Every guide on Car One is written by qualified motor mechanics and automotive specialists, then fact-checked by our Approved Inspection Station team against current Queensland rules, Australian Design Rules and manufacturer standards before it’s published — and reviewed again whenever the rules change.
Daniel Morrison
Lead Technician · Roadworthy & inspections
18 years on the tools across dealership and independent workshops, focused on pre-purchase and roadworthy inspections.
- Cert III Light Vehicle · AIS inspector
- Articles
Sarah Pham
Service Advisor · Fleet & maintenance
- Cert IV Automotive · MTA member
- Articles
Aaron Whitfield
Workshop Manager · Content reviewer
Fact-checks every guide for accuracy and compliance as our Approved Inspection Station Nominated Supervisor.
- AIS Nominated Supervisor (QLD)
- Profile
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Expert guides published
25+
Years workshop experience
2026
Last reviewed & updated
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Fact-checked before publishing
Car Bounces on Bumps: Suspension Repair
A car that keeps bouncing after every bump, dip or speed hump has lost the firm, planted feel it should have, and it …
- Fact-checked
Signs Your Shock Absorbers Need Replacement
Shock absorbers do not usually fail overnight: they fade over tens of thousands of kilometres until one day the ride feels nothing like …
- Fact-checked
Car Won’t Start in the Morning: Common Causes
There is never a good morning for a car that will not start, and the cause can be anything from a five-minute fix …
- Fact-checked
White Smoke From Exhaust: Causes Guide
A puff of white from the exhaust on a cool morning is usually nothing, but thick white smoke that keeps coming is a …
- Fact-checked
Spongy Brake Pedal: Symptoms and Fixes
When the brake pedal sinks softly toward the floor instead of pushing back firmly, your car is telling you something is wrong in …
- Fact-checked
Why is My Fuel Gauge Dropping Fast?
Watching the fuel gauge sink faster than it used to is unsettling. A fuel gauge dropping fast usually means one of two things, …
- Fact-checked
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