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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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European Car Service Hendra & Brisbane Northside
Between the garages of Ascot QLD 4007 and the riverfront driveways of Hamilton QLD 4007 sits Brisbane’s densest concentration of European cars. Many …
- Fact-checked
Car Battery Replacement Near Hendra & Brisbane Northside
A car battery rarely fails at a convenient moment. It usually dies on a Monday morning in an Eagle Farm QLD 4009 car …
- Fact-checked
Car Aircon Regas Near New Farm, Teneriffe & Newstead
Nothing exposes a tired car aircon faster than a Brisbane summer, and New Farm, Teneriffe and Newstead drivers stuck in Kingsford Smith Drive …
- Fact-checked
Logbook Service Near Nundah, Albion & Newstead
If you live in Nundah, Albion, Newstead or Teneriffe, keeping the logbook stamped shouldn’t mean surrendering the car to a dealership for a …
- Fact-checked
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