The best new and used 4×4 bush wagons
There are more 4×4 wagons on the market today than ever before but only a few of them are truly bush-capable. Whether new or secondhand, these are the top five bush wagons that can take you to the most hard-to-reach places in Australia… and get you home again.
Do you need a full-sized spare for country travelling?
Has modern tyre technology made spare tyres redundant, or is it still important to carry a full-sized spare for country driving?
Why 4×4 ground clearance isn’t the same for all vehicles
Ground clearance is a fundamental measurement for 4x4s, but it’s not always what you think and the message from car makers can be confusing.
10 skills the average driver doesn’t have
In the same way that smart phones are apparently making us lazy and, in the same vein, here are 10 skills the average driver doesn’t have…
Should you wear sunglasses when driving in the rain?
While it might sound like the opposite of what’s best, but wearing sunglasses in the rain and fog is likely to improve visibility…
How to self-recover your 4×4 when bogged
Getting stuck while driving off-road when you’ve got mates around isn’t such a big deal. Here’s how to self-recover your 4×4 when bogged.
What is DAB or Digital Radio?
Digital Radio… it’s appearing in just about every new car. But what is digital radio?
What is a hybrid, plug-in hybrid and battery electric car?
Explaining the difference between a hybrid car, plug-in hybrid and battery electric cars.
How to replace your car’s air filter
An easy DIY is replacing your car’s air filter. It will save you money and keep your car running efficiently.
How to drive across the Simpson Desert in Chinese 4WDs
We drove across the Simpson Desert in two Chinese four-wheel drives. The seven-part series is complete and this is everything you need to know about it.
Safe caravan and trailer towing tips
Caravan and trailer towing is more difficult than normal driving, so there’s a lot of rules to regulate it. Here are five rules you need to know.
Learning how to drive a manual car
Learning to drive a manual car needn’t be scary, just follow our step-by-step guide to learning how to drive a manual car.
Why are the Hyundai i30N’s brakes so good?
Brakes are the most important upgrade if you want to track a roadcar, but Hyundai’s done the job for you on the i30N.
What is coolant or antifreeze and why does your car need it?
Coolant or antifreeze is one of the most important fluids in your car. We explain what it is and why it’s essential to the good health of your car’s engine.
What is driveaway pricing?
When buying a new car you’ll often see the price ‘Driveaway’, or maybe it will be plus on-road costs. But what does that mean?
