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Honda HR-V vs Mazda CX-3 vs Mitsubishi ASX: Which small SUV should I buy?
If you’re planning to buy one of the three best-selling compact SUVs, here’s WhichCar’s quick guide to the pros and cons of each model.
Road signs aim to stop Pokémon Go driving people to distraction
Real concerns prompt Pokemon Go warning signs
Car buyer’s guide – is now the best time to buy a small car?
In a new series, we reveal upcoming updates or major changes for Australia’s most popular vehicles
What does oil do?
Oil is vital to keep your car humming along the road and doing its job. David Morley explains why.
Mazda CX-9 vs Kia Sorento vs Toyota Kluger: Which best-selling seven-seat SUV should I buy?
We’re so spoiled for choice when it comes to people-moving SUVs that it’s tough to know where to start if you’re a new buyer. Byron Mathioudakis evaluates three of the current seven-seater choices on the market.
Hyundai i30 vs Mazda 3 vs Toyota Corolla: Which best-selling hatch should I buy?
There’s a stack of hatchbacks on the market to choose from. Jez Spinks runs the rule over the three best-sellers in the class for would-be buyers
What are brake pads?
They’re (relatively) small parts with a big responsibility: brake pads. David Morley explains where you’ll find them and how they bring you to a stop when you hit the brake pedal.
What is a Powertrain or Drivetrain?
When you go looking for a new or used car, you often come across terms like kilowatts, Newton metres, semi-automatic gearboxes and all-wheel-drive – to name just a few. They all relate to a car’s powertrain and Samantha Stevens explains why it’s handy to know what this stuff actually does.
How to use satellite navigation
They’re a wonderful innovation, but as technologically advanced as Sat-Nav is, sometimes, there’s no substitute for ‘local’ knowledge, says Stephen Corby.
Skoda Octavia: 8 things you didn’t know
Skoda skimped on the creature comforts when it first brought out its Octavia range, but in this latest iteration the Czech car maker adds a bit more sugar without taking away the meat.
I drove an automated car for the first time… and came away scared
They’re widely touted as the future of motoring: self-driving cars. And while I love the thought of automated driving, my first experience left me wary.
Ford Ranger v Holden Colorado v Isuzu D-Max v Mazda BT-50 v Mitsubishi Triton v Nissan Navara v Toyota Hilux v Volkswagen Amarok
They’re as Australian as taking a day off for a horse race: Utes. With more buyers opting for something tough enough to put the tools in during the week but refined and practical enough to haul the family come the weekend, we pitted eight utes in the $50K class against each other to help you decide which one’s right for you
How much wiring is in your car
Ever wondered how complex your car is under its skin? Bentley has provided a fascinating insight
REVS check: why anything over $3.40 is too much
There are plenty of sharks circling the second-hand car market waiting to feed on the ill-informed and getting a simple REVS check – finding out if your car owes someone money – is one such place. Kellie Buckley’s simple piece of advice for those in the used-car market could end up saving you some money and give you added piece of mind.
What is a Fuel Cell?
David Bonnici explains what fuel cell technology is and how it works in cars, as Toyota gets set to begin testing its hydrogen-powered Mirai in Australia
What is high-octane fuel?
Confused about the different kinds of unleaded fuels available at the petrol pump these days? David Morley explains the meaning behind the numbers and how you can find out which one is the right one for your car.
How to tell if a car has rust
] It’s one of the biggest red flags when buying a used car. It’s also one of the trickiest problems to spot. David Morley provides some useful tips on how to spot rust in cars.
Coolest cars you can drive on your p-plates
Being on your provisional license doesn’t mean your car has to be boring.
What are Dampers, and how do they work?
You often read about dampers in car reviews, or maybe your mechanic has mentioned them in a service report. David Morley explains why they’re so important to the overall structure of a car’s suspension set-up .
Limited Edition models improve resale value
Some see the Limited Edition tag as little more than a marketing exercise, but when it comes to re-sale value, it may be worth shelling out the extra pennies at purchase time
Ski season – how to prepare for your drive
In the parts of Australia where the depths of winter turns us into human icy-poles, we have one positive outcome of Mother Nature’s wrath: the snow. But before you begin to drive your way kilometres above sea-level, here are a few things you should know.
What is stop-start technology?
It’s great if you want to do your bit in reducing emissions and fuel costs, but when it gets in peak-hour traffic, it needs to have its wits about it. David Morley takes a look at the pros and cons of stop-start technology
What is oil pressure?
David Morley explains what oil pressure is and its impact on your car’s engine
Digital Radio explained
First they took away our mixed tapes, then our CD players, and now the talk is all around digital radio.
