DIY

How many times have you been told, or read it on the internet that you should change your oil either every 5000km or after the first 5000km of travel.

With the school holidays here, don’t just rely on your car’s scheduled services to keep it running. Follow our car maintenance advice.

The battery in your car can and will go flat and, as Murphy’s Law dictates, when it’s most inconvenient for you. Here’s how to change a car battery.

The tedious job of cleaning wire spoke wheels is not really that hard, if you follow these simple steps…

It’s not just the outside of your windscreen that gets grimy… here’s how one reader suggests you should clean the inside of your windscreen.

For many of us, our motor vehicle is the second greatest purchase we’ll make in our lives… here’s how to ensure you maintain the value of your car.

Granted it’s not every day you’ve got to think about whether a snake has crawled into your car, but there are some simple tips for keeping snakes out of your car.

Turning the key in the ignition and hearing… nothing… is a horrible feeling, but don’t panic. Follow our guide to self-diagnosing what’s wrong with your car.

You’ll never get a flat tyre at a convenient time, but with the right tools and a little bit of practice you’ll soon be changing tyres like an F1 pit crew.

Many trailers do very few kilometres each year, and so their tyres are at risk of aging to the point of danger. Here’s how to check them.

When it comes to washing your car, getting out the bucket and sponge a couple of times a month will keep your car looking brand new.

Just as humans can’t survive without water your car won’t survive without oil. Thankfully this important DIY is relatively straight forward.

Replacing a car’s windscreen wiper blade is one of the easiest automotive DIY jobs you can do. Here’s how to do it.