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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
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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
How to write an effective used car sale ad
So you’ve got yourself a shiny new set of wheels, or you just want to clear some space in your driveway. How do you put together a classified ad that’ll get that old thing out of your life?
Here’s how easy it is to replace the Takata airbag in your car
More than two million Australian cars have been fitted with potentially lethal Takata airbags, so why are you dragging your heels on the fix?
Busting the myth of running in a new car
It turns out the recommendation of running in a new car is unnecessary
The 9 best cold weather features to have in your car
Take the sting out of winter motoring with these top cold weather features for your car
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New cars to look forward to in Q3 2018
These are the new arrivals that should have you marking the calendar
Australia’s 10 cheapest cars of 2018
Here are 10 cars straight from the factory that offer a new-car experience on a used-car budget
Autonomous emergency braking brand names explained
Knowing if a car has AEB can be confusing when car manufacturers use their own names for the technology
Will WLTP put an end to fantasy fuel economy figures?
Fuel economy measurement is changing and it could have profound repercussions for Aussie motorists
2018 Mazda CX-5: Which spec is best?
Which Mazda CX-5 variant represents the best buy based on features, performance, and value?
Cracked windscreens now smashing car owner’s wallets
Glass windscreens play a key role within modern driver assistance systems, making the once simple task of replacing them a complex, and potentially costly, repair job