17 Apr 2020

The best new and used 4×4 bush wagons

5 years ago 7 0

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.

Isaac Bober 7
31 Mar 2020

Do you need a full-sized spare for country travelling?

5 years ago 18 68

Has modern tyre technology made spare tyres redundant, or is it still important to carry a full-sized spare for country driving?

Robert Pepper 18
23 Mar 2020

Why 4×4 ground clearance isn’t the same for all vehicles

5 years ago 5 2

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.

Robert Pepper 5
10 skills the average driver doesn't have
05 Mar 2020

10 skills the average driver doesn’t have

5 years ago 1

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…

Robert Pepper
28 Feb 2020

How to self-recover your 4×4 when bogged

5 years ago 2 4

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.

Robert Pepper 2
28 Jan 2020

Safe caravan and trailer towing tips

5 years ago 4 24

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.

Robert Pepper 4
learning how drive manual
20 Jan 2020

Learning how to drive a manual car

5 years ago 3

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.

Robert Pepper
Hyundai i30 N brakes
16 Jan 2020

Why are the Hyundai i30N’s brakes so good?

5 years ago 0 0

Brakes are the most important upgrade if you want to track a roadcar, but Hyundai’s done the job for you on the i30N.

Robert Pepper 0
Isuzu launches i-venture club for 4x4 training
06 Jan 2020

Setting up for off-roading with your 4×4

5 years ago 1 2

You may have the best 4×4 in the world, but without some extra gear you won’t get far. Here’s what you need to know to go off-roading with your 4×4.

Robert Pepper 1
old car tyres
29 Dec 2019

Are part-worn, used, or second-hand tyres safe?

5 years ago 3 0

Part-worn, used or second-hand tyres are less of an issue in Australia than in Europe but plenty of places here still advertise them. So, are part-worn tyres safe?

Isaac Bober 3
Check your fluids
27 Dec 2019

How to perform a quick car safety check

5 years ago 0 0

Keeping your car in good running order might sound like a daunting prospect but it isn’t. Here’s how to perform a quick car safety check…start the clock.

Isaac Bober 0
Hyundai i30 N racing track warranty
17 Dec 2019

Hyundai i30 N: sports car vs motorsports car vs racing car

5 years ago 0 0

Robert Pepper has recently track-tested the Hyundai i30 N and surmises that it’s not purely a sportscar, but a motorsports car built for track days.

Robert Pepper 0
Spider on a car
06 Dec 2019

How to keep spiders out of your car

5 years ago 13 0

Ever had a spider crawl across your dashboard, or out from behind your wing mirror? Here’s how to keep spiders out of your car.

Isaac Bober 13
Towing 3500kg caravan ranger
04 Dec 2019

Why a 3500kg tow rating may not really be a 3500kg tow rating

5 years ago 96

Can tow 3500kg! The claim is there in big bold letters in the brochure, but here’s why your 3500kg tow rating may not really be a 3500kg tow rating.

Robert Pepper
VW Touareg footwell thongs driving
02 Dec 2019

Is it illegal to wear thongs, eat, drink or smoke while driving?

5 years ago 5 1

It’s summer in Australia and the old myth about is it illegal to wear thongs while driving pops up again. We debunk it so you know what you can and can’t do.

Isaac Bober 5
1 3 4 5 6 7 31