Car Advice
Keyless Car Hacking
Keyless car entry is one of those convenience things that car makers got totally right. Unfortunately it’s also vulnerable to hacking.
LED headlights 101
LED headlights are pretty common, but some new cars still come with older tech. So, what is an LED headlight, and should you replace your old ones?
What is coolant/antifreeze, and do I need to use 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.
How to buy a car on finance
Practical Motoring investigate how to buy a car on finance, do you buy outright; take out a bank loan, novated lease, or a balloon payment lease?
How to safely use a snatch strap off-road
If you drive off-road, sooner or later you’ll either need recovering or need to recover someone. Here’s how to use a snatch strap correctly and safely.
Monocoque 4X4s explained
There’s a fair bit of misconception about what monocoque construction actually is – all explained here.
Is It Legal to Mount and Charge Your Phone on the Car Windscreen? Here’s What You Need to Know
Can you mount and charge your phone on the windscreen in a car to make calls and use navigation? How about using a smartwatch?
How does a Jeep earn the trail rated badge?
Jeep started up with the Trail Rated badge over 20 years ago. But what does it mean, and how does a Jeep earn it?
Are you safe to drive after one or two drinks?
Most people will claim that they’re ‘well under the limit’ and thus fine to drive after having one or two alcoholic drinks. But are you safe to drive after one or two drinks?
What’s the difference between a plug-in hybrid and a battery electric vehicle?
Hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and full battery electric cars explained: Learn what the difference is to help you choose the right electrification for you.
What is Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB)?
If you’re learning about Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB) and want to know how it works, our full explainer on AEB will help you understand it.
The difference between a road car and a race car explained
Motorsport is a harsh environment for vehicles, and appears harsher than the day-to-day use of cars we’re all familiar with. But that’s not entirely true.
What is a car recall, and what should I do?
Manufacturer safety car recalls can affect hundreds of thousands of cars around the world, so, should you be concerned if your car is recalled?
Really, you should wear sunglasses when driving in the rain
While it might sound like the opposite of what’s best, but wearing sunglasses in the rain and fog is likely to improve visibility…
How to choose the perfect car… for you
When it comes to buying a new car, people often consider price or performance, but there’s so much more than that involved in choosing the perfect car.