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Parent Travel Hacks: 5 tips to keep your car clean and fun on a family road trip
Avoid the rubbish-laden carnage and hours of clean-up that often accompanies a road trip with the kids, with these handy tips for long-distance travel
How many air-bags is enough?
There’s only so much protection you’ll get from air-bags, says David Morley, but for that extra peace-of-mind, and to avoid making a potentially costly mistake, here’s some tips about air-bags
Self-parking car technology – does it work?
Stephen Corby investigates whether or not self-parking vehicles live up to the hype.
Common mistakes you’re making with your child’s car seat
There’s nothing more important than your child’s safety. Here are some mistakes to avoid when installing and buying a car seat.
Top 5 most fuel efficient cars
Electric cars lead the way for fuel efficiency, followed closely by petrol-electric hybrids.
How does a supercharger work?
Supercharge me: David Morley explains how a supercharger boosts your engine’s power output.
What is a DSG transmission?
Wanted to know what DSG is, but were afraid to ask? David Morley explains the basics of direct-shift gearboxes; the good the bad and the what-you-need-to-know-when-buying.
6 Tips for driving in the rain
Marge, the rains are here! Winter has arrived in full force with temperatures dropping and the clouds pouring rain on our parade. Here are a few tips to stay safe while driving in the rain.
Parents find teaching kids to drive too stressful
Teaching learners to drive can be a stressful experience, but it doesn’t have to deter you from getting in the passenger seat forever.
Top 5 tips for teaching your kids to drive
Getting behind the wheel of a car with someone who has never driven before is a daunting experience. These tips will help you survive the ordeal – no increased heart rate necessary.
Off-road L plates: Climbing mountains
SUVs with Low Range diffs and Hill Descent Control can take you almost anywhere, but there are some basics to follow if you want to get to the top. And back.
How do brakes work?
They’re arguably the most important element of your car, but how exactly do brakes work?
10 games for a family road trip
Keep the kids off the iPad on a family bonding road trip – here are 10 games you can play that don’t require anything but imagination
Off-road L plates: Learning to cross rivers in a 4×4
The primal urge to ford rivers and streams must be tempered with a little car preparation and plenty of know-how
What’s a 48-volt car?
Car makers are working on 48-volt vehicles. Does that mean we will one day need to buy a bigger battery?
Off-road L plates: A 4×4 novice tackles sand at Fraser Island
In this first of three articles on the art of off-roading, Stephen Corby looks at the importance of tyre pressure and traction control
Do hybrids actually save you money?
Saving the planet may not necessarily mean saving money
Police targeting texting drivers more than 1km away
New technology means Canadian mounties will definitely get their man (and woman)
Child seats explained
Buying an ISOFIX seat for your kids brings parental piece of mind
Power versus torque
Owners can brag about their cars’ horsepower, but it’s torque that pushes you back in the seat when you accelerate
Good cars overlooked by new car buyers
Australian buyers are shunning some excellent cars and sticking with the big sellers.
Front-Wheel Drive versus Rear-Wheel Drive – Which is best?
Space-efficient FWD cars and ‘old-school’ RWD cars each have a place in the modern car park
What are suspension arms?
Critical for a smooth ride and accurate steering, suspension arms work in conjunction with your car’s springs.
What are ball joints?
Similar to human hip joints, ball joints in your car’s suspension allow a wide range of movement. But they do wear out…
