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What does the writing on the tyre wall mean?
Ever wondered what all the letters and numbers on the side of your tyres mean?
How to spring clean your car
A post-winter car clean can achieve everything from protecting the paintwork and resale value to saving fuel
10 handy car features you might not know about
Here are a handful of useful hacks your car might be hiding to make life easier at the wheel
Installing child car seats: 10 things you need to know
Even the safest infant car-seats won’t protect your children if they’re incorrectly installed or used
Crashing carbon cars
Carbonfibre construction is allowing manufacturers like Polestar to build cars that are both fun and safe
Financing your car is about to get fairer
A little-known practice by car dealers that can add thousands of dollars to the bottom line of a new or used car will be officially banned from this week
Seven ways you could be saving money on fuel right now
Is the rising price of fuel getting you down? Here’s seven ways to use less fuel and save money without upgrading your car, or driving less
Vehicle emissions explained
As new vehicle efficiency and emissions targets tighten, we explain what comes out of the tailpipe when you turn the key?
Mazda’s resurrected rotary adds colour to an increasingly monochrome engine landscape
It’s not the enfant terrible some were hoping for, but a returning rotary engine rekindles a bloodline of performance potential
Australia’s Best Dual Cab Utes
These are the nine best Dual Cab Utes on sale in Australia right now.
What is a vehicle identification number (VIN)?
The VIN is your car’s 17-digit ‘fingerprint’, but what is it used for, what do the numbers mean and where do you find it?
Small cars: a quick guide
The humble hatch still has an important role to play in a market increasingly dominated by SUVs
What does the tyre pressure warning light actually mean?
It looks like a horseshoe with an exclamation mark in it. What does it mean and what should you do when it lights up or flashes?
Changing a flat tyre: things you should know
Nothing screams bummer like a pesky flat tyre, but the degree of inconvenience will depend on the kind of ‘spare’ you’re carrying
Car subscription services: explained
Owning a car could be a thing of the past as subscription services become a reality
WhichCar 2018 Tyre Test: The Results
Thirteen tyres, five disciplines, one work of rubber genius
WhichCar 2018 Tyre Test: The Basics
Everything you need to know about our torture test for tyres
Three car troubles you can fix yourself
These simple but important fixes can be handled at home, without paying a mechanic to help
Mazda extends warranty period to five years
The once customary three-year warranty is now the minority among mainstream car-makers
Three of the best family cars you can buy in 2018
Need a new ride to haul your tribe? Here’s a selection of the cars that do it the best
How to use your car to earn extra cash
Becoming part of with these web-based service providers could help your new car pay for itself
How to overcome driving anxiety
For those who are nervous before getting behind the wheel, there are some solutions
Michelin calls for whole-of-life tyre testing
French tyre-maker calls for new rating system based on worn and wet weather performance
Scheduled car check-ups: what you should get and when
Regular servicing takes the guess work out of car maintenance, but there are some things you should be checking yourself
