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Daniel Gardner

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Daniel Gardner is a former staff writer and contributor for Wheels, WhichCar and 4x4 Australia.

With a degree in mechanical design, Daniel has enjoyed tenures as a mechanic and engineer – but he eventually realised writing about cars is far better than a real job.

Many cars have passed through his garage over the years. All of them produced more power than the manufacturer intended, and most of them ended up in a hedge.

Ten years on the spanners in both the UK and Australia has given Daniel a unique perspective of the constantly changing automotive landscape and a genuine insight into what customers want and need.

If you’re after a new set of wheels, he’s all ears. Just don’t ask to borrow his socket set.

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Podcast

WhichCar Weekly podcast episode 60 now live

The good, the bad, and just the right amount of ugly in this week’s chat about cars in film

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News

Mazda all but confirms Mazda 3 turbo

Mazda finally sets a date to reveal the first high-performance Mazda 3 in 13 years

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News

Rare Volkswagen Kombi and Campers snapped up

Nostalgic Volkswagen Kombi special edition going, camper already gone

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Advice

Best anti-theft options

How to beat car thieves and make sure your new car remains yours

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Reviews

2020 Skoda Karoq review

Skoda’s take-two Karoq comes around with more kit and a more premium local line-up

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Advice

How to check tyre pressure

Check and maintain your car tyre pressures for maximum safety and minimum fuel bills

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TV

Behind the scenes | Nissan Navara Warrior

Here’s how we took on one of Victoria’s toughest off-road passes and survived to tell the tale

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News

Skoda reforges Karoq SUV range

Skoda sharpens Karoq SUV line-up with sporty halo and more premium entry point

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News

Australia switches on hydrogen car manufacturing

Industry heavyweights team up to produce 20,000 zero-emissions vehicles in NSW by 2025

2020 Toyota Corolla Hybrid New Zealand
TV

Behind the scenes: Toyota Corolla Hybrid

Seeking pastures greener in Toyota’s greenest Corolla to date

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Advice

Continental Car Lab | Cooking on an engine

Cetane Sausages, Four-Pot Potato and Big-End Basa - they’re all on the Car Lab menu

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Advice

Continental Car Lab: Is reverse faster?

With all the weight and traction under the bonnet, do front-wheel drive cars accelerate faster backwards?

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Car Style

Audi virtual mirror leads forward by looking backwards

Once the preserve of hyperbolic concept cars, Audi’s virtual mirrors bring show car magic to the showroom

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TV

Behind the scenes: Hyundai Veloster in New Zealand

Extreme measures were necessary to focus on Hyundai’s little eye-catching hatch

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Podcast

Cars in cinema under the spotlight in this week’s podcast

WhichCar welcomes staff videographer Sean to chat about the best moments of cars in video, film and cinema

2021 Hyundai Santa Fe
News

New Hyundai Santa Fe arriving before 2021

Pair of sharp new Hyundai SUVs hitting Australian dirt by the end of the year

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Advice

Car accessories to keep you out of trouble

Ten simple things that should always be in your car and could save the day

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TV

Behind the scenes: Cars for young professionals

It’s a battle of the generations as Emma and Dan bicker about youthful premium cars

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Podcast

WhichCar Weekly podcast episode 58 now live

The motor journalist’s favourite game evolves and the joy of getting back in an older car

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News

How Toyota is changing its spots

From frumpy to fizzy, Toyota has undergone a formidable future-proofing transformation

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Advice

Stolen car prevention tips

Car theft is on the rise. Here’s how to give thieves a hard time

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News

EVs on Jeep’s compass

Electric drivetrains have the potential to make Jeeps ‘better’, says head designer

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News

Volkswagen's new V8 Touareg will outrun a Golf GTI

Twin-turbo diesel power from Bentley Bentayga for VW's premium Touareg

2020 Skoda Kodiaq RS
TV

Behind the scenes: The making of a Skoda monster

How our experimental Skoda turned out better than a Frankenstein - yes a Frankenstein