4X4 Advice
4X4 MA/MC compliance: Some 2015 Mitsubishi Pajeros incorrectly plated
All 2015 Mitsubishi Pajeros are MC categorised, but some have MA plates and it turns out its a clerical error only.
How to wash your car (without the fuss) and the myths that need busting
When it comes to washing your car, getting out the bucket and sponge a couple of times a month will keep your car looking brand new.
Reader help: choosing a touring 4×4 for $30,000
Setting up for offroad touring is not quite as simple as just choosing any old 4X4. We help choosing a 4×4 to suit a $30k budget.
Our Top 10 Car Advice articles of 2016
We’re not just about news and car reviews – we offer plenty of great car advice too. Here are the pieces that appealed to the most number of people in 2016.
Reader Question: What should replace my 2004 Subaru Outback?
The Subaru Outback is a great car, but there comes a time when something more capable is needed, and this reader is leaning towards the Holden Trailblazer.
How the electronics on the Toyota 86 and Subaru BRZ work
VSC, B-LSD, TRC, ABS and EBD – Toyota 86 and Subaru BRZ is/are constantly working hard to keep you on the road.
Reader Question: Need help choosing a tow car…
Two more readers want help selecting a tow car, one is looking to tow a boat and the other can’t decide between Pajero and Pajero Sport…
Reader help: How do I get rid of bush pinstripes?
Bodywork scratches go hand-in-hand with offroading in wooded areas, but there are ways to reduce bush pinstripes…
Five on Friday: The Dos and Don’ts of using sat nav
Want to get the best from your in-car sat-nav guidance? Here are our top five Dos and Don’ts.
Reader help: Do Toyota 4x4s have recovery points?
What is a recovery point and does the Toyota Fortuner have one?
Reader help: Why don’t we see torque/weight figures?
A reader wonders about torque, power and weight and why car companies always talk about horsepower per kilogram…
The MC Watch – offroad classified passenger vehicles in Australia
Every vehicle in Australia is categorised according to its purpose, but some seem to be in the wrong category. That’s important for off roaders.
What is ESC or Electronic Stability Control?
Electronic stability control (ESC) has been compulsory on all passenger cars sold in Australia since 2013, but just what is ESC and how does it work?
2016 Mitsubishi Pajero Sport Exceed – seven-seat practicality test
Robert Pepper’s 2016 Mitsubishi Pajero Sport Exceed seven-seat practicality test.
Reader help: Choosing between Suzuki Grand Vitara, Range Rover Evoque or Land Rover Discovery Sport
A reader wants help choosing a small SUV. And their shortlist includes: Suzuki Grand Vitara, Range Rover Evoque and Land Rover Discovery Sport…