Car Tips

Audi S3 car

Car battery types explained

If you’ve ever dealt with a flat TV remote control, you know the difference between an AA and a AAA battery, but how much do you know about what...
Car Tips
March 18, 2025 4 min read
A pile of tyres.

How to Check Tyre Tread

Would you go for a jog in your slippers? It’s a recipe for grazed knees, bruised pride and sartorial embarrassment. Just like your running shoes keep your feet safely...
Car Tips
March 18, 2025 5 min read
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How Long Should Car Tyres Last in Australia?

They have a huge impact on your car’s handling, fuel economy and safety, and when it comes down to it, they’re the only thing between you and the asphalt!...
Car Tips
January 22, 2025 5 min read
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Car Emergency Kit Checklist for Australia

Phone, keys, wallet: let’s go, right?! Not quite…while ‘PKW’ will get you out the door, there’s a few more things to add to that list if you want to...
Car Tips
March 21, 2025 7 min read
Mercedes wheels

Under pressure – what PSI should car tyres be?

Feeling deflated after a long year? Need a bit of a pump up? Let’s talk about pressure; tyre pressure, that is! Your car’s tyres provide an essential connection between...
Car Tips
January 22, 2025 3 min read
Classic car

Questions to Ask When Buying a Used Car

If you’re one of the millions of Australians looking to buy a used car from a private seller this year, you probably know that buying privately is usually significantly...
Car Tips
March 21, 2025 6 min read
Playmobil 4844 Treasure Hunters

How safe is your car?

Car safety features have come a long way since Harley Tarrant built Australia’s first petrol-driven vehicle at the turn of the 20th century. Features first thought of as ‘gimmicky’...
Car Tips
January 22, 2025 4 min read
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Car Paint Protection and Repairs Tips

The ol’ spit-n-polish isn’t just for the car-obsessed amongst us – keeping your car’s paintwork in top condition can extend its life and add value on resale. So how...
Car Tips
January 22, 2025 5 min read
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How to Jump-Start a Car

It’s an underrated automotive survival skill that you might not have thought about since learning the basics at drivers education. So what is your roadside assist technician doing under...
Car Tips
March 18, 2025 5 min read
A car covered in snow

How to Get Your Car Ready for Winter Driving

While spring may soon be upon us, there’s still plenty of time left for some winter road trips in Victoria. Whether it’s a trip to Lake Mountain for tobogganing...
Car Tips
March 21, 2025 4 min read