Car Advice
Car maintenance basics explained… School Holiday Tips
With the school holidays here, don’t just rely on your car’s scheduled services to keep it running. Follow our car maintenance advice.
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.
4WD Or SUV/Crossover? 5 Reasons Why You Should Choose A 4WD
Take your off-roading adventure beyond your imagination and explore the best bits of Australia. Find out which vehicle type is the best for you.
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?
BMW xDrive all-wheel drive system explained
BMW’s xDrive all-wheel drive system is one of the most sophisticated and effective on the market. Here’s how it works.
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.
Blinded by the light – car headlights explained
Halogen, HID, LED, laser and adaptive headlights. These are just some of the car headlight choices available to car buyers… Here’s what you need to know about it.
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.
4×4 Driving Tips – Adapting To Suit The Terrain
Ready to drive your 4WD off-road? Safely adapting to different terrains is key. Learn more about different terrains so you are prepared for your drive.
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.
4WD Trailer and Caravan Towing Techniques
Towing a trailer or caravan may seem intimidating but with our quick video guide you can master 4WD towing techniques. Prepare for your next adventure now!
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.
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.