DIY
What is coolant/antifreeze, and do I need to use 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.
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 fix a bad smell in your car
Smoking in cars, water leaks onto carpet, carrying fast food, or letting the kids eat and drink in your car can all cause it to stink. Here’s how to get rid of bad smells in cars.
Things to look at when buying a used classic/enthusiast car
If you’re thinking of buying a classic car you’ll soon discover a muddy world full of option codes and intricacies.
Quick tips to be a better car lover
Cars. Big hunks of metal built to last hundreds of kays, right? Only if you look after them, which can […]
How to clean car headlights
Bright headlights are good for safety and essential for a roadworthy certificate… Here’s how to clean car headlights.
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.
Ford’s Quick Lane Tyre & Auto Centre opens
The new Quick Lane Tyre & Auto Centre says it will service and replace tyres on most cars withinin 90 minutes or less, while you wait.
How to change a car headlight globe
Changing a headlight globe is a simple DIY job that anyone can tackle.
Why does my suspension squeak and rattle?
Good suspension has many attributes, one of which is quietness. But does your suspension squeak and rattle? Here’s why.
Best OBD2 diagnostics apps for iOS and Android
With smartphones getting smarter and app makers tapping into ever more exclusive areas, performing DIY vehicle diagnostic tests just got a whole lot easier.
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.
Auto DIY death toll reaches 120 people since 2000
Around 120 Australians have died working on their own vehicles since 2000, with many hundreds more hospitalised, according to the ACCC.
Upgrading your 4×4 for driving in the dark
Driving in the dark can fraught with danger but it’s sometime unavoidable. If your vehicle is equipped with the right gear you’ll be able to make it safely through the night.
How to maintain your car battery
We bust a few myths about how to maintain your car battery and tell you one of the key DIY fails when it comes to replacing your car battery.