Dean Mellor
Upgrading your 4×4 for driving in the dark
Driving in the dark can fraught with danger but it’s sometime unavoidable. If your vehicle is equipped with the right gear you’ll be able to make it safely through the night.
2019 Hyundai Santa Fe Review
Dean Mellor’s 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe Review With Pricing, Specs, Performance, Ride And Handling, Safety, Verdict And Score.
2018 Mazda CX-8 Review
Dean Mellor’s 2018 Mazda CX-8 Review With Pricing, Specs, Performance, Ride And Handling, Safety, Verdict And Score.
Everything you need to know about 4×4 electrical power options
If you’re going to use your four-wheel drive for off-road adventures, you’re going to need a reliable and abundant source of power for all your electrical gear. These days there are more electrical power options than ever before.
2018 Nissan X-Trail ST-L Review
Dean Mellor’s 2018 Nissan X-Trail ST-L Review With Pricing, Specs, Performance, Ride And Handling, Safety, Verdict And Score.
How to drive on dirt roads – Everything you need to know
Driving on dirt roads is very different to driving on bitumen. Here’s what you need to know, from setting up your vehicle, tyre pressures, to handling corrugations and more.
Top 5: Oldest Surviving 4×4 Nameplates
Four-wheel drives generally have a longer model lifecycle than passenger cars, but some nameplates take this to the extreme…Here are the Top 5 Oldest Surviving 4×4 Nameplates still available on the Aussie new-car market.
2018 Mahindra Pik-Up S10 Review
Dean Mellor’s 2018 Mahindra Pik-Up S10 Review With Pricing, Specs, Performance, Ride And Handling, Safety, Verdict And Score.
The Gear You Need for Water Crossings in your 4×4
Sooner or later all four-wheel drivers will inevitably encounter a water crossing. If you want to make a safe crossing, you’ll need to make sure your 4×4 is properly equipped for the task at hand.
How To Pack your 4×4 wagon
Put some thought into packing gear into your 4×4 for the big trip and you’ll always know where your stuff is…
How To: Beach Driving with your 4×4
Beach driving with your 4×4 can be a lot of fun but it can also be dangerous if you don’t play by the rules.
Best Compact AWD SUVs
For many, a small all-wheel drive wagon offers more capability than they’ll ever need. Loaded with equipment, it’s no wonder these practical and economical do-it-alls are so popular. Here are the best compact AWD SUVs on the market.
Volkswagen Amarok TDI550 Ultimate Review
Dean Mellor’s Volkswagen Amarok TDI550 Ultimate Review With Pricing, Specs, Performance, Ride And Handling, Safety, Verdict And Score.
Choosing a 4×4 Towing Vehicle – What should you be looking for?
When it comes to choosing a 4×4 towing vehicle to haul your camper trailer or caravan, there are a whole raft of things you need to consider, like towing capacity, engine, transmission, and more.
Worksite to Campsite: Transform your 4×4 ute into a tourer
Four-wheel drive utilities are extremely versatile vehicles but if you want to set them up as touring rigs there are several modifications to be made. Here’s the gear you need to transform your 4×4 ute into a tourer.