How to steer a car – Part 1
Steering is one of the most important skills when driving. Pity most of us were not taught the right way to do it.
How to overtake on country roads… the right way
Single-lane overtaking is about the most dangerous manoeuvre the average car driver will attempt, so here’s how to do it right.
Smoke Signals. What does the smoke from my car exhaust mean?
Have you ever started your car and seen a big puff of smoke plume out from behind it? Here’s how to tell what the smoke from your car’s exhaust pipe means.
How does car air-conditioning work?
Gone are the days of an open window being used to cool down your car’s cabin, now it’s all climate control and even individually adjustable zones. But, how does car air-conditioning work?
How to remove minor car paint scratches
Does your car have swirl marks in the paint, or maybe a little scratch from a car park ding? Here’s how to remove minor car paint scratches.
What are matrix headlights and do they work?
More and more car makers are offering the choice of regular headlights or clever matrix headlights, but what are they and do they work?
Around Melbourne then to Adelaide and back in a 2019 Hyundai Kona Electric
Can you really use an electric vehicle like a ‘normal’ car? We spent 10 days with the 2019 Hyundai Kona Electric and drove around town and then from Melbourne to Adelaide to find out.
What is Electronic Stability Control (ESC)?
ESC, or Electronic Stability Control goes by many names… but what is it and why is it such an important automotive safety feature?
What is lane-departure warning and how does lane-keep assist work?
As drivers are becoming more distracted behind the wheel, our vehicles are becoming more active. So, what is lane-departure warning and how does lane-keep assist work?
How does a sway bar work, what is it and how does it affect my vehicle’s handling?
Something that most car buyers and owners will never think about is the sway or anti-roll bar. Here’s what it does and why it’s important to the way your vehicle handles.
How do dusk-sensing headlights work?
More and more vehicles are being fitted with dusk-sensing headlights and you can even buy kits to retro-fit them to older vehicles. But what are dusk sensing headlights and how do they work?
How does a rain-sensing windscreen wiper work?
Does a rain-sensing windscreen wiper physically detect raindrops? Or is it magic? Here’s everything you need to know about how a rain-sensing windscreen wiper works.
Does size matter in a collision…it isn’t as cut-and-dried as you think
ANCAP awards a crash rating but do we really think a smaller car is as safe as a large car if the two collide? So, does size matter in a collision?
Oricom UHF5500 Review
Handheld UHF radio is a handy tool when four-wheel driving and the Aussie-made Oricom UHF5500 is one of the best on the market.
How to remove bird poo from you car
Bird poo can damage your car’s paintwork if you don’t remove it quickly and it’s left to bake on in the sun, here’s how to remove bird poo from your car.