Being stranded on the side of the road with a flat tyre is no one’s idea of a good time. Thankfully, changing a tyre by yourself isn’t as hard as you might think…provided you have the right tools
Any one who has lived through the frustration of an overheated car will understand the importance of coolant. In a nutshell, coolant is the radiator’s best friend, and an invaluable member of your car’s cooling system.
Checking your car’s oil levels is one of the most important duties of car ownership. Thankfully however, it is also one of the easiest. Ensure you stay on top of your engine oil and you’ll be likely to head off costly engine issues before they arrive.
A good portion of your car’s amenities run off fuses: you’re headlights, cigarette lighter, radio… So what to do if one of these fuses blows? In actual fact, replacing a blown fuse is a task quite easily performed in your own back yard.
The process is not dissimilar to getting your car licence, and requires you to demonstrate an understanding of road rules and laws, both in theory and in practice.
In order to secure your P plates, you have a 9/10 chance of being instructed to perform a parallel park in your driving test. Read this article to get some tips!
Buying your first car? There are countless pitfalls first time car buyers can fall in to, which can affect not only your bank balance, but your safety.
Knowing how to escape dangerous situations is one thing, but knowing how to handle yourself when a collision is imminent is another.
The city of Melbourne presents a range of driving hassles absent in the ‘burbs. Not least of these is the pesky hook turn, a Melbourne specific phenomenon that requires drivers to make a right hand turn from the left lane.
Car insurance is not something you should brush aside, as it protects not only yourself, but your car and your passengers. Therefore, it is definitely worth taking the time to properly consider all your options and find a policy that best suits you.
Next to buying a car, selling your car is one of the biggest financial decisions you can make. There are that many avenues out there though which to sell your car, and just as many ways you can screw yourself over.
Maintaining tyre air pressure is another one of those essential, if not slightly tedious, duties of every car owner. Driving on the inaccurate pressure can cause uneven tyre wear, poor mileage, and potentially even a tyre blow out.
Spark plugs are probably one the most accurately names parts of your car, given their purpose is to channel the electrical current for the ignition, igniting the fuel.
Australia doesn’t have a raging number of snowy peaks in which to get trapped, but we do have our fair share of sandy and muddy plains in which to get bogged.While the below applies specifically to snow, the same principles apply to mud and sand.
Whether it’s because you’ve left your lights on, kept your radio playing without the engine running, or your engine is simply a little old, a flat battery is a roadside annoyance most drivers will face sooner or later.
Air filters are designed to keep the inside of the engine free from dust and insects, and therefore need replacing from time to time to ensure air continues to flow freely and your car performing at its peak.
A fuel filter is designed to capture dirt in your fuel, and keep your car running at its peak. Over time however, the filter will become clogged, and will need to be replaced.
It shouldn't come as a shock to anyone that brake pads are an important feature of every car. They are also easy and cheap to replace by yourself - much cheaper than taking your car to a mechanic.
A time will come in every car owner’s life when they will be asked to help a buddy move house. Attaching a trailer to your car’s tow bar usually becomes the most cost affective option to get the tedious job done.
While a blown brake light won't affect how your car runs, it is still incredibly important to replace as soon as you discover it.
As wiper blades are key to ensuring your visibility come rain, snow and dust, it's important to change them every few months. This is relatively easy to do yourself.
It may sound like a big task, but regularly changing your car's oil is exceptionally important to keeping your car running well.
No one likes to think about being in an automobile accident. Yet the frightening truth is we can be in the blink of an eye. Knowing what to do to keep you and your family safe is worth knowing.
Well it’s time to sell the old car. What if anything can you do to help increase the resale value? Here are a few tips that will help you get the maximum value for your car.
Shopping for cars can be fun. If you’re looking for a new car then let’s make that experience fun. Shopping a car store for your next vehicle with proper information already thought out will make the experience joyful.
Seeing steam billowing from under the hood is the worst possible thing that can happen to any driver, barring only fire and an accident. Read this article to learn about what steps you should take.
To help you avoid the painful, and often expensive consequences of “not having learned anything”, we have compiled this list of the top 5 mistakes DIY mechanics make.
Engine over heating causes more than 60% of all vehicle breakdowns during hot spells. So how do you keep your car running, and out of the shop during the hot summer months?
These 8 tips are easy to follow, do not cost you anything extra, and will certainly save you money in the long run.
Taking a road trip, and especially one that takes you to a holiday destination is one of the great pleasures of life, but that pleasure can turn into a nightmare within seconds if you don’t ensure that your car will make it through the trip.