Bush pinstripe damage – advice from a professional
Bush pinstripes are a part of off-roading. We talk with professional detailer, Darren Hosking, about how to prevent them and what to do once you’ve got them.
Dashing across the Simpson Desert with a Haval H9, Great Wall Steed and a Triton – Part 6 – Meet our support
How And Why We Dashed Across The Simpson Desert In A Week From Melbourne With A Haval H9 And Great Wall Steed. This week we look at one of our companions.
Setting up for off-roading with your 4×4
You may have the best 4×4 in the world, but without some extra gear you won’t get far. Here’s what you need to know to go off-roading with your 4×4.
Top tips for camping comfortably in your car
Don’t let a lack of equipment stop you from giving camping a try. Here are our top tips for camping comfortably in your car.
Dashing across the Simpson with a Haval H9 and Great Wall Steed – Part 5 – Packing for a Big Trip
How And Why We Dashed Across The Simpson Desert In A Week From Melbourne With A Haval H9 And Great Wall Steed. This week we look at packing for a big trip.
Choosing off-road tyres – Why your choice of rubber needs to be rethought
When it comes to choosing tyres for your off-roader, do you really need one set for the road and one for the bush?
Dashing across the Simpson with a Haval H9 and Great Wall Steed – Part 4 – Communication and Navigation
How And Why We Dashed Across The Simpson Desert In A Week From Melbourne With A Haval H9 And Great Wall Steed. Exploring the communication you need.
Dashing across the Simpson in a Haval H9 and Great Wall Steed – Part 3 – More Preparation
How and why we dashed across the Simpson Desert in a week from Melbourne with a Haval H9 and Great Wall Steed.
Will your brake controller work with advanced safety aids when you’re towing a trailer?
Modern cars have advanced safety aids like AEB, and you want to make sure they still work when you’re towing a trailer or caravan.
Dashing across the Simpson in a Haval H9 and Great Wall Steed – Part 2: Tyres
As we continue our Simpson Desert crossing series with the Haval H9 and Great Wall Stead, this week, we look at tyres; the most important part of your 4×4.
Just how far can a stock-standard 4WD take you?
Just how far can a stock-standard Ford Everest 4WD take you? Ford took me to Tasmania to test my (very basic) off-road driving skills and find out.
Monocoque 4X4s explained – should you be afraid?
Back in the late 1990s the Pajero NM caused a stir with its monocoque construction. Seventeen years later the worries have come to naught, but nevertheless there’s a fair bit of misconception about what monocoque construction actually is.
Dashing across the Simpson in a Haval H9 and Great Wall Steed – Part 1
We just crossed the Simpson Desert in only nine days and with two vehicles that almost no-one expected us to drive: the Haval H9 and Great Wall Steed.
Buying the right tyres for your 4×4
Here’s what you need to know when it comes to buying the right tyres for your 4×4.
Why does my suspension squeak and rattle?
Good suspension has many attributes, one of which is quietness, does your suspension squeak and rattle? Here’s why.
