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26 Jul 2024

What is coolant/antifreeze, and do I need to use it?

Practical Motoring

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.

26 Jul 2024

How to buy a car on finance

Practical Motoring

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 attach a snatch strap
28 Jun 2024

How to safely use a snatch strap off-road

Practical Motoring

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.

17 Jun 2024

Ford gets to the end at gruelling Finke race

Alex Rae

Chevrolet’s forced retirement gave Ford a clear path to victory at another tough Finke Desert race.

17 Jun 2024

Monocoque 4X4s explained – Is this a good thing or not?

Practical Motoring

There’s a fair bit of misconception about what monocoque construction actually is – all explained here.

11 Jun 2024

Is It Legal to Mount and Charge Your Phone on the Car Windscreen? Here’s What You Need to Know

Alex Rae

Can you mount and charge your phone on the windscreen in a car to make calls and use navigation? How about using a smartwatch?

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