How to clean headlights
06 Apr 2017

How to clean hazy headlights

If your headlights are dirty or yellowing then your visibility at night will be reduced. Here’s how to clean hazy headlights.

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How to wash a car
27 Mar 2017

Quick tips to maintain the value of your car

For many of us, our motor vehicle is the second greatest purchase we’ll make in our lives… here’s how to ensure you maintain the value of your car.

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21 Mar 2017

How to sound like an instant expert on Formula 1

On Sunday 24th March the Formula 1 season starts again in Melbourne. Here’s how to sound like an instant expert on Formula One.

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2015 Ford Fiesta ST car review
21 Mar 2017

The most comprehensive “what car should I buy” question ever

We get a lot of “what car is best” questions, and for one reason only it’s hard to advise… and that is they lack focus. Not this one.

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Toyota Prado Kakadu
09 Mar 2017

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?

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how to keep snakes out of your car
01 Mar 2017

How to keep snakes out of your car

Granted it’s not every day you’ve got to think about whether a snake has crawled into your car, but there are some simple tips for keeping snakes out of your car.

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21 Feb 2017

You can’t just drive out into the desert… preparing for an off-road camping trip

How do you prepare for an offroad camping trip? Here’s what we did to get ready for our recent Jaguar F-Pace test.

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20 Feb 2017

Toyota Fortuner and Toyota HiLux technical analysis – 4WD systems explained

Every new 4WD has its own particular offroad system. Here’s how the 4WD system on the 2016 Toyota Fortuner works…

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17 Feb 2017

What’s wrong with my car? Common reasons it won’t start

Turning the key in the ignition and hearing… nothing… is a horrible feeling, but don’t panic. Follow our guide to self-diagnosing what’s wrong with your car.

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How to change a flat tyre
16 Feb 2017

Everything you need to know about changing car tyres…

You’ll never get a flat tyre at a convenient time, but with the right tools and a little bit of practice you’ll soon be changing tyres like an F1 pit crew.

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14 Feb 2017

Reader help: I have a 2016 Hyundai Santa Fe and I want recovery points

Recovery points on the 2016 Hyundai Santa Fe? It’s a fair question…

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07 Feb 2017

Reader help: 6X6 conversions, luxury SUVs and the power of air-conditioning

We answer a few quick queries from readers on everything from 6×6 conversions to the importance of air conditioning in cars…

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How to market cars to women
06 Feb 2017

How to market cars to women

This week I decided to offer some advice to those car marketers who sit around in their warehouse offices and decide just how a car will be marketed to women.

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How to drive in fog by Practical Motoring
03 Feb 2017

Friday Five: Tips on driving in fog

It’s summer time and so tips on driving in fog might seem out of place but where I live fog often rolls in randomly… here’s how to drive to the conditions.

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27 Jan 2017

Friday Five: Our top modifications for a track day

Want to take your sportscar to a racetrack? Of course you do, but first you’ll need to make some changes…

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