Are Roadside Assistance Memberships the Only Option? What are the options for Roadside Assistance and are memberships worth it are regular questions. Car are complicated machines, and contain thousands of parts required to operate properly. Since any… [read more]
How to Find a Good Mechanic
A good mechanic is like a good doctor or dentist. Once you find one, stay with them forever because they’re worth their weight in gold. Of course, the trick is finding one in the first place. We’ve put in the hard yards for you. We’ve w… [read more]
Dead Car Battery
A flat battery is the number one reason for roadside assistance call outs. It can be caused by something as simple as leaving a car door ajar through to something as complicated as ‘parasitic draw’. But the result is the same; that sinking feelin… [read more]
Tyre Standards Australia: What You Need to Know
Motor vehicles and their components are subject to many complex but necessary safety standards, and tyres are no exception. The Australian Design Rules (ADR) specify several important requirements relating to passenger vehicle tyres and wheels, and t… [read more]
Radiator Leak Problems
A radiator leak is more than just a nuisance. It can lead to overheating and cause permanent damage to your engine. If you suspect you have a leak then the following tips can help, but if you aren’t particularly mechanically minded you would be… [read more]
12 Must Read Blogs for Car Lovers
Whether you’re interested in mechanical subjects, want advice on repairs, or just love cars and reading all about them, these Car Blogs are well worth a look. The Humble Mechanic The Humble Mechanic is a quirky blog by a likeable character, who say… [read more]
Where Do Your Tyres Come From?
Tyres seem like relatively simple objects, right? After all, they are just big, black doughnut-shaped pieces of rubber to help your car roll. While this is true from a simply observational perspective, there is actually a lot more to a tyre than you … [read more]
Four Wheels or All Wheels? Explaining the Difference
Many people think that the terms 4WD and AWD are interchangeable, but in fact these two systems are quite different. 4WD stands for four wheel drive, and refers to a car or more often an SUV (Sports Utility Vehicle) which employs a driver-selectable … [read more]
Is it Time to Retire Your Old Tyres?
The condition of your tyres can affect your car’s handling, cornering and braking, and most people are aware that if their tyres are worn then they should replace them for safety’s sake. But many people believe the only indication of tyre wear is… [read more]
Car Issue – Overheating
A car engine overheats when the cooling system is unable to absorb, transport, and dissipate heat from the engine. Overheating can be caused by a number of different problems, including: Low coolant level – If coolant has not been topped up regular… [read more]
