Car Advice
Reader Question: My Kia Sorento can’t tow my Jayco camper… what to do?
When will manufacturers start to issue proper tow ratings? This time the mismatch between ball and towing capacity of the Kia Sorento has a reader asking questions…
Mirrorlink review : Android
We review Mirrorlink, one of the new breed of smartphone-connected car infotainment systems. BACK IN the day in-car entertainment was […]
Reader help: what tyre pressures should I run for my Toyota LC200?
A reader wants help determining the correct tyre pressures for their toyota LandCruiser 200 Series when driving on-road and in sand.
What exactly is an ANCAP 5-star crash safety rating, and why we need to improve crash test ratings…
Another day, another 5-star safety rating from ANCAP or EuroNCAP. But, Is there a better way?
When should you change gear for maximum acceleration?
Everybody’s got an opinion on when you should shift up for maximum acceleration, but they can’t all be right. Here’s how to change gear for maximum acceleration.
Reader help: towing with a diesel Mitsubishi Outlander and fuel consumption
A reader wants to know how much fuel might be saved by towing with a diesel… They’re considering a Mitsubishi Outlander.
Should your child learn to drive on private property?
Driving is inherently dangerous, so why not teach your kids to drive as safely as possible, meaning should they learn to drive on private property?
Reader help: should I buy a 4WD wagon or ute?
4WD utes have come of age, but are they the right choice for everyone? One reader asks if he should choose either a 4WD wagon or ute.
Reader help: what can replace my Land Rover Discovery?
A reader isn’t sure what else could match his Land Rover Discovery… Ford Everest? We offer some advice.
Part 1: Child car seats – rear-facing vs forward-facing and age appropriate restraints
Choosing child car seats can be a minefield of misinformation. This article, the first in a series, looks at rear-facing Vs forward-facing and age appropriate child car restraints.
How to read a car tyre
Ever noticed the numbers on the side of your car tyre? They tell you everything you need to know about your tyre’s speed ratings, load index and service description – we explain how to read a car tyre.
Reader help: which 4WD do I choose?
Two readers write in for help choosing between Land Rover Discovery 4, Defender and LandCruiser 76 Series… We try to help them choose the right 4WD.
Why we need car lemon laws in Australia
Bought a new car that’s a dud? You have a lemon, but there are currently no Australian car lemon laws to help…
Driving on ice can be difficult, watch how it catches out a pro rally driver
Robert Kubica was a highly-rated F1 driver and winner before a crash, now he’s a world rally car driver. Look how slowly he crashes while driving on ice…
Why the MX-5’s soft suspension doesn’t matter, and what’s missing in the power debate
The MX-5’s soft suspension makes for a lot of body roll in corners. Some people say this is a bad thing, but those people are wrong.