Do you need a full-sized spare for country travelling?
Has modern tyre technology made spare tyres redundant, or is it still important to carry a full-sized spare for country driving?
Reader Help: Why does my car need servicing so often when I’m not driving far?
Why do cars need to be serviced so often if the owner isn’t hitting the service interval mileage?
Reader Question: Can I retrofit new electronics to an older Toyota 86?
The idea of retrofitting a new car’s system to an older model comes up from time to time, and on this occasion it’s the Toyota 86.
Reader question: What do I do when only changing two tyres?
We get a lot of questions on tyres which is no surprise as they’re important and wear out quickly. Here’s another question about uneven wear.
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.
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…
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…
Reader help: I need a smallish seven-seat SUV that works on sand
This reader is looking for a seven-seat SUV that’ll handle sand driving and come in at less than $25k.
Reader help: Dealer says I can’t fit smaller wheels to my Ford Everest Titanium
Wheels and tyres are one of the most common modifications made to 4x4s, and one Ford Everest Titanium owner has been told he can’t fit smaller wheels to it, only bigger…
Reader help: what tyre pressures should I run for my Toyota LC200?
A reader wants help determining the correct tyre pressures for their toyota LandCruiser 200 Series when driving on-road and in sand.
Reader help: which 4WD do I choose?
Two readers write in for help choosing between Land Rover Discovery 4, Defender and LandCruiser 76 Series… We try to help them choose the right 4WD.
