Top seven best value cars in Australia

Top seven best value cars in Australia

20 Mar 2023 by David Morley

Deciding on the best value car in Australia is not a straightforward task. Among other things, it depends on A: How an individual buyer values different elements, and: B: What properties and skill- ...Read more
Top 5 off-road vehicles

Top 5 off-road vehicles

13 Mar 2023 by Marcus Craft

Going “off-road” or “off-roading” are oft-repeated terms nowadays, but what exactly does off-road mean?  ...Read more
What is horsepower?

What is horsepower?

23 Feb 2023 by David Morley

We all talk about horsepower, but what is it? Read more
Best 10 Vehicles for Towing

Best 10 Vehicles for Towing

23 Jan 2023 by David Morley

Based on our experience, the best towing vehicle is either a full-size 4x4 ute or wagon with a turbo-diesel engine and automatic transmission. Read more
Volkswagen T-Roc specifications: All the details

Volkswagen T-Roc specifications: All the details

12 Jan 2023 by Tom White

The T-Roc small SUV is a key model for Volkswagen, which sits between the compact T-Cross and mid-size Tiguan SUVs.The T-Roc will continue to be more important for the brand into the near future, as ...Read more
What is average fuel consumption?

What is average fuel consumption?

31 Dec 2022 by David Morley

Looking at a single fuel consumption figure might give you part of the picture, but a set of average consumption figures covering different cars is a great basis on which to make a comparison. Read more
How does a weight distribution hitch impact towing?

How does a weight distribution hitch impact towing?

28 Dec 2022 by David Morley

If you’ve ever been around a group of caravanners, the term WDH will probably have cropped up. But what is a WDH and do you need one?WDH stands for Weight Distribution Hitch, but they’re also known ...Read more
What is braked towing capacity?

What is braked towing capacity?

30 Nov 2022 by David Morley

Q: What is braked towing capacity, and what does braked towing capacity mean in the real world?A: Braked towing capacity is the upper limit that your vehicle can tow without breaching safety, ...Read more
How to increase towing capacity: A guide to towing upgrades

How to increase towing capacity: A guide to towing upgrades

17 Nov 2022 by David Morley

As we Australians take our fun more and more seriously, the idea of towing a caravan or boat behind our vehicles is an increasingly common one.This is (partly) what’s been driving the move to dual- ...Read more
10 best vehicles that can tow 3.5 tonnes

10 best vehicles that can tow 3.5 tonnes

16 Nov 2022 by David Morley

Towing capacity, as the name suggests is the maximum mass of a trailer and its load that can be legally towed on the road by a particular make and model.In Australia, there will usually be two towing ...Read more
Polestar in Australia: Everything you need to know

Polestar in Australia: Everything you need to know

8 Nov 2022 by Stephen Ottley

Electric cars are on the rise and are allowing new brands to enter the automotive world. Brands like Tesla, Rivian and Lucid Air have all emerged in recent years to take advantage of this seismic ...Read more
Five most fuel-efficient 4x4s in Australia

Five most fuel-efficient 4x4s in Australia

8 Sep 2022 by Stephen Ottley

What is the most fuel-efficient 4x4 Australia offers at the time of publication? The answer may surprise you. Read more
How to look for a fuel-efficient tow vehicle

How to look for a fuel-efficient tow vehicle

17 Aug 2022 by David Morley

When you think about it, using a car or four-wheel drive to tow a trailer much bigger than a standard box trailer is really asking a lot of the car’s design and engineering.  ...Read more
How to choose the best family car for you

How to choose the best family car for you

17 Aug 2022 by Emily Agar

'What to look for when shopping for a family car' in Australia.' Read more
Everything you need to know about BYD cars

Everything you need to know about BYD cars

16 Aug 2022 by Stephen Ottley

The Chinese automotive sector is on the rise globally, and here in Australia. The likes of MG, Haval and GWM have arrived in recent years and are already making their mark on the sales charts. Read more
Five best small cars in Australia

Five best small cars in Australia

15 Aug 2022 by Stephen Ottley

What is the best small car in Australia? Read more
Suzuki capped price servicing - cost, schedule & info

Suzuki capped price servicing - cost, schedule & info

12 Aug 2022 by Matt Campbell

Suzuki offers a capped-price servicing program for all of its current models, with the company’s Australian arm labelling it Suzuki Genuine Servicing. ...Read more
Subaru capped price servicing - cost, schedule & info

Subaru capped price servicing - cost, schedule & info

12 Aug 2022 by Matt Campbell

Subaru offers a capped-price servicing plan for all of its current models, and it falls under the company’s ownership program known as the Subaru Capped Price Servicing Program. ...Read more
Renault capped price servicing - cost, schedule & info

Renault capped price servicing - cost, schedule & info

12 Aug 2022 by Matt Campbell

The Australian arm of French brand Renault backs every one of its models with a capped-price servicing plan, which it calls Renault Capped Price Servicing. Read more
Skoda capped price servicing - cost, schedule & info

Skoda capped price servicing - cost, schedule & info

11 Aug 2022 by Matt Campbell

Skoda Australia backs every model in its entire range with a capped price servicing plan which spans six years or 90,000km. Service intervals for all models are 12 months/15,000km. Read more

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