Do you use more fuel at start-up than idling?
This is one that divides opinion even in the face of reason; do you use more fuel at start up than when you idle your car?
Are fuel additives a waste of money?
Some fuel additives do what they say on the bottle but the ones claiming more performance or fuel efficiency…there’s next to no evidence to support the claims.
Is it bad to redline your engine?
Take it to the limit…movies and accepted wisdom that redlining your car extracts the last drop of oomph out of it do more harm than good. We explain why it’s bad to redline your engine.
Understanding hybrid, plug-in hybrid and battery electric cars
Explaining the difference between a hybrid car, plug-in hybrid and battery electric cars.
What is a diesel particulate filter (DPF)?
If you own a diesel-powered vehicle there’s a good chance it’s equipped with a diesel particulate filter (DPF), read our guide to learn more about what it is and what it does.
What is forced induction and how does it work?
The concept of forced induction dates back to 1889, but just how do a turbocharger and supercharger work?
Just what does Jeep’s Trail Rated mean?
Jeep created its Trail Rated badge in 2003 to “communicate legendary 4×4 capability” or so a release at the time said. But what does Trail Rated mean?
What is AdBlue and why do you need to know?
As emissions controls became stricter in Europe, car makers with diesel vehicles needed a way of cleaning up nitrogen oxide emissions. Diesel Exhaust Fluid (AdBlue) was born.
How to clean pet hair out of your car
Plenty of us let our fur babies travel in our vehicles and even if you use a seat protector or have a mat in the boot (station wagon) nothing sticks to carpet like pet hair. Here’s how to clean pet hair out of your car.
How to drive safely on snow and ice
With winter about to hit Australia and many of the parts copping an early icy blast, we thought it timely to provide tips on how to drive in snow and ice.
Dealer Vs Non-Dealer Car Servicing
Only an authorised service outlet can perform logbook servicing, right? Wrong. We explore the age-old dealer vs non-dealer servicing debate.
How does a sway bar disconnect help off-road?
We know that a sway bar is there to help reduce body roll, so, why would you want to disconnect a sway bar?
Automotive aerodynamics explained
Car makers spend a fortune on making their cars slipperier, whether it’s to make them more fuel efficient or faster, or both… here’s how to be an instant expert on automotive aerodynamics.
The best new and used 4×4 bush wagons
There are more 4×4 wagons on the market today than ever before but only a few of them are truly bush-capable. Whether new or secondhand, these are the top five bush wagons that can take you to the most hard-to-reach places in Australia… and get you home again.
What is coolant or antifreeze and why does your car need 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.