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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.

BMW’s 18th Art Car goes digital
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BMW’s 18th Art Car goes digital

Augmented reality and digital media project BMW’s iconic art cars into the 21st century

Top ten best BMW M3 special editions
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Top ten best BMW M3 special editions

BMW’s M3 continues to represent a benchmark for all high-performance sedans, but the car maker has occasionally let its hair down and created even more potent versions to dream of

Gauges Explained MAIN Jpg
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Gauges explained

Information is power and understanding what your car is trying to tell you through its gauges can halt trouble before it halts you

Subaru BRZ STI – is this finally it?
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Subaru BRZ STI – is this finally it?

Tantalising STI-branded carbon boot spoiler could herald the high-power Subaru BRZ we have all been waiting for.

2017 Mercedes-Benz E400 Coupe Quick Review
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2017 Mercedes-Benz E400 Coupe Quick Review

The all-new E-Class Coupe forfeits a pair of rear doors for a classic elegant profile. What’s the catch? We're yet to find any.

Mercedes E 400 Coupe
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2017 Mercedes E400 Coupe review

The box-fresh Mercedes-Benz E400 Coupe reforges the coupe cause with comfort, stunning looks and practicality

Explained: Twinster Differential
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Explained: Twinster differential

We explain the tech behind Holden's innovative new differential in the next-gen Commodore, in simple terms.

Rolls-Royce Sweptail is the nexus of maritime and motoring – and money
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Rolls-Royce Sweptail is the nexus of maritime and motoring – and money

Is this incredibly luxurious one-off Rolls-Royce worth eight figures?

BMW adds a dash of purity to M3, M4
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BMW M3 and M4 Pure editions for Oz

BMW’s most affordable M3 and M4 add a Pure badge and pinch the power upgrade from Competition pack, but shrug off the high price tag

Australia’s best concepts: 2015 Buick Avenir
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Australia’s best concepts: 2015 Buick Avenir

Another Holden design team win, quite literally, gave us a glimpse at the future in 2015 with the Buick Avenir

Custom rego: ultimate accessory or waste of money?
Opinion

Custom rego: ultimate accessory or waste of money?

What do personalised registration plates tell other road users about you and your car?

Bentley’s Bentayga Falconry - who’s the fool now?
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Bentley’s Bentayga Falconry - who’s the fool now?

Our April 1 story may have sounded like we were trying to pull the wool over your eyes but perhaps you should have a little more faith

2017 Bentley Bentayga diesel
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2017 Bentley Bentayga diesel

We hit the road for an autumn trip to the country in the car Bentley says suits any lifestyle – the Bentayga diesel

BMW 8 Series revival resurrects supercar high hopes
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BMW 8 Series revival resurrects supercar high hopes

With the return of the bold and beautiful BMW 8 Series, we look back at how a coveted M8 flagship would have changed the course of supercar history

Synthetic motor oil versus mineral oil
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Synthetic motor oil versus mineral oil

Here are some tips to help you decide if more expensive synthetic motor oil is better for your car than more affordable mineral

2017 BMW 2 Series gets second mild update
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2017 BMW 2 Series gets second mild update

2017 BMW 2 Series mid-life refresh limited to aesthetic tweaks and light technology upgrade

2018 BMW 1 Series
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2018 BMW 1 Series update coming September

2018 BMW 1 Series gets mild styling tweaks and iDrive update in quarter three

Battery failure early warning signs
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Battery failure early warning signs

Is it your battery getting tired or is there something else at fault? Here are some simple signs to look for

Australia’s best concepts: 1970 Holden Torana GTR-X
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Australia’s best concepts: 1970 Holden Torana GTR-X

Holden’s Torana GTR-X concept has more in common with today’s Mazda MX-5 than you might expect

Unsprung weight explained
Features

Unsprung weight explained

Unsprung weight is the enemy of chassis tuners but the latest materials tech and clever design is winning the battle

Deciphering engine oil codes
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What do engine oil codes mean?

What is engine oil weight? What is a viscosity rating? The options you encounter at a motor consumables store can be information overload. Here’s how to crack the black gold code.

Do I need nitrogen in my tyres?
Advice

Do I need nitrogen in my tyres?

We’ve been filling tyres with regular air for more than a century so why do some tyre shops claim swapping to nitrogen is worth it?

Five top unbelievable barn finds
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Five top unbelievable barn finds

Every petrolhead has fantasised about finding a rare or exotic ride squirreled away in some forgotten shed, so here are five extraordinary examples to keep the dream alive

RR Evoque spy pics main
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2019 Range Rover Evoque spied on the street

2019 Range Rover Evoque mule reveals little second-gen model detail in public-road testing