Picture: Getty Images Mr Bloxham said the RBA could use rate cuts as a "shock absorber". “Another shock absorber is the capacity for the RBA to start loosening policy and our view is the RBA ...

In mechanics’ parlance, this means that the dampers (colloquially known as shock absorbers) have reached their end of life. They usually have a service life of between 80,000km and 100,000km.

But in recent months, he’s observed an increase in inquiries from Canadians looking to import Japanese vehicles as a way to avoid domestic sticker shock and the impact of any tariffs that might ...