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What is coolant/antifreeze, and do I need to use it?
Coolant or antifreeze is one of the most important fluids in your car. We explain what it is and why it’s essential to the good health of your car’s engine.
How to buy a car on finance
Practical Motoring investigate how to buy a car on finance, do you buy outright; take out a bank loan, novated lease, or a balloon payment lease?
How to safely use a snatch strap off-road
If you drive off-road, sooner or later you’ll either need recovering or need to recover someone. Here’s how to use a snatch strap correctly and safely.
Ford gets to the end at gruelling Finke race
Chevrolet’s forced retirement gave Ford a clear path to victory at another tough Finke Desert race.
Monocoque 4X4s explained – Is this a good thing or not?
There’s a fair bit of misconception about what monocoque construction actually is – all explained here.
Is It Legal to Mount and Charge Your Phone on the Car Windscreen? Here’s What You Need to Know
Can you mount and charge your phone on the windscreen in a car to make calls and use navigation? How about using a smartwatch?