13 Dec 2016

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.

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buying a car
13 Dec 2016

Car showroom tips and tricks…

Top tips and hints to ensure you get the most out of visiting a new car showroom when buying your new car.

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How to wash a car
09 Dec 2016

Friday Five: Buyers pay more for a good-looking car, and you’ll get more enjoyment of ownership too.

A car with well-maintained paintwork will always look younger than one with chips and scratches. Here’s how to keep your car looking new.

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08 Dec 2016

How to replace a windscreen wiper blade

Replacing a car’s windscreen wiper blade is one of the easiest automotive DIY jobs you can do. Here’s how to do it.

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2017 Holden Trailblazer goes on-sale in October
06 Dec 2016

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.

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05 Dec 2016

How the electronics on the Toyota 86 and Subaru BRZ work

VSC, B-LSD, TRC, ABS and EBD – Toyota 86 and Subaru BRZ is/are constantly working hard to keep you on the road.

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02 Dec 2016

Five on Friday: country road driving tips

Driving on rural roads is a whole lot different to driving around town. Here are five country road driving tips.

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29 Nov 2016

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…

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22 Nov 2016

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…

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18 Nov 2016

Five on Friday: The Dos and Don’ts of using sat nav

Want to get the best from your in-car sat-nav guidance? Here are our top five Dos and Don’ts.

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17 Nov 2016

Ford Driving Skills for Life launched in Australia

Young drivers are over-represented in crashes, so good driving habits need to be formed early – Ford Driving Skills for Life launched in Australia.

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15 Nov 2016

Reader help: Do Toyota 4x4s have recovery points?

What is a recovery point and does the Toyota Fortuner have one?

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Cruise control
09 Nov 2016

What is cruise control and how does it work?

Just about every single new car is fitted with cruise control or its clever new brother, active cruise control, so what is it and how does it work?

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horsepower in cars
02 Nov 2016

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…

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BMW X5 M
25 Oct 2016

Reader help: I want to drive my BMW X5 M50D on sand

We often get asked about offroad driving techniques, but not often by owners of a BMW X5 M-car!

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