Ford Everest 4WD driver training
08 Sep 2017

Top Reasons Why You Should Enrol in 4WD Driver Training

Think you are ready to drive off-road? Hone your skills in a 4WD Driver Training course.

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How to self-recover your 4WD if you become stuck off-road
01 Sep 2017

Be Like Bear Grylls With Basic 4WD Recovery Techniques

Top tips on how to self-recover your 4WD when it’s stuck out in the bush, mud, snow or sand.

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new volvo childseat
29 Aug 2017

How to check your child seat is fitted correctly

Here are our five top tips to help you make sure your child seat is fitted correctly in your car.

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Ground clearance is important especially if you take your 4x4 on off-roading adventures such as river crossings or off the beaten track
25 Aug 2017

Why is ground clearance important for a 4WD SUV?

Ground clearance is important especially if you take your 4WD on off-roading adventures such as river crossings or off the beaten track.

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How to deal with tailgaters
23 Aug 2017

What to do when you’re being tailgated…

Everyone’s been tailgated before, and if you’re already a little stressed it can be tempting to fight back. Don’t. Here’s how to handle tailgaters.

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Car vehicle theft
25 Jul 2017

How to keep your car from being stolen

Car vehicle thefts are on the increase in 2017 compared to 2016. Our top tips should help make your car a little less appealing to would-be thieves.

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03 Jul 2017

We test the Yokohama AD08R on street and track

We test Yokohama’s AD08R street/track tyre on street… and track.

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The battery in your car can and will go flat and as Murphy’s Law dictates, when it’s most inconvenient for you. Here's how to change a car battery.
21 Jun 2017

How to change a car battery

The battery in your car can and will go flat and, as Murphy’s Law dictates, when it’s most inconvenient for you. Here’s how to change a car battery.

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ANCAP crashes Toyota Corollas
31 May 2017

Buying a ‘safe’ car for first-time drivers… it isn’t as easy as ANCAP would have you believe

When it comes to buying a car for first-time drivers, are cheap and safe mutually exclusive?

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in-car etiquette
30 May 2017

A simple guide to in-car etiquette – Part Two

A couple of weeks ago, I wrote about good in-car etiquette for passengers – not messing with the controls, taking your rubbish with you when you go, and so forth.

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22 May 2017

Why are the wheels on that car splayed out?

Ever see a car with wheels like the one in the picture above? The wheels are splayed right out… Why?

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16 May 2017

Wheel alignment is important but so is radial pull…

Everybody wants a car that tracks straight and doesn’t abuse its tyres, and that’s why wheel alignment is so important.

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Volkswagen DSG cutaway
28 Apr 2017

How does a DSG work?

Born out of motorsport, the Direct Shift Gearbox (DSG) is in widespread use in everything from Volkswagen to Audi, Skoda, Porsche, and even Hyundai. Here’s how a DSG works.

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27 Apr 2017

How to clean wire spoke wheels

The tedious job of cleaning wire spoke wheels is not really that hard, if you follow these simple steps…

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20 Apr 2017

Upgrading your tyres: Dunlop Sport Maxx ST on a Toyota 86

Want to make a difference to your car? Upgrade the tyres.

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