Car Advice
Reader Question: Am I damaging my transmission by using paddle shifters?
Nobody wants to damage their car, so are paddle shifters a risk?
Reader help: I need a towcar for a big trailer and a lot of short trips
The “what sort of towcar should I buy?” is a common question, but at least this time the reader hasn’t already bought the car…
What makes a car good on dirt roads?
Dirt-road driving is still, thankfully, something we Aussies need to do a lot of. But what sort of car is […]
Should I buy a convertible?
Should I buy a convertible? It’s the ultimate personal decision, but let’s take a look at the practicalities and bust a few myths along the way.
Reader help: Everest, Fortuner or Pajero Sport?
One of our readers from India has written with a query that’s relevant to Australia; he wants to know whether he should choose: Ford Everest, Toyota Fortuner, even a Mitsubishi Pajero Sport?
Infotainment: Jaguar InControl Touch Pro review
The new Jaguar F-Pace runs Jaguar’s hyped InControl Touch Pro infotainment unit and so to does the upgraded XE, so, is it any good?
What is a locking differential and what is in the front of the Golf GTi 40 Years Edition?
A “locking differential” is something we’re seeing more and more in the front axle of front-driven cars. But what is […]
Reader help: how much can I tow with my Mazda BT-50?
Another day, another towing question. This time it’s a Mazda BT-50 and a horse float… Hi Robert,I am looking at […]
Reader help: where are the technical specifications?
A reader wants to know why he can’t find the tech specs he’s looking for… Hi Can you tell me […]
Reader question: should I cancel cruise control downhill?
This week we received a question from a reader about whether they should cancel cruise control when driving down a […]
How modern cars save you from yourself
Modern vehicles contain a lot of computers, and they can prevent accidents. Anton Yelchin died when he didn’t secure his […]
Should I modify my Suzuki Grand Vitara?
A reader wants help with his Suzuki Grand Vitara for sand work. Hi Robert, I have been contemplating buying a […]
Setting up for the snow, or how to operate your car in cold weather
It’s winter time, and you want to get out into the snow! Or maybe you’re just worried about how your car will handle cold morning starts. Here’s how to operate your car in cold weather.
Reader question: can my Prado tow my trailer?
Another reader is caught out by bigger van than his tow car can handle… Hi Robert I have a […]
A beginners guide to Uber, by a beginner…
Uber. It’s become a byword for digital disruption, but it’s practicality and efficiency for occasional users that it should be better known for… Here’s a beginners guide to Uber.