Workshop tips

Just like you, we love wrenching on our dream machines, and for that you need a proper workspace. Here you’ll find all our stories and videos on how to safely and properly equip your workshop or home garage. We’ve got DIY guides, tech tips, workshop safety and more.

Car seats: what you need to know before you buy
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Car seats: what you need to know before you buy

Seat comfort should be at the top end of your priorities when buying a new car

Chrysler 300
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2017 Chrysler 300 Range Review

The Chrysler 300’s Sopranos styling may have softened, but this super-sized American four-door still registers a more intimidating street presence than just about any other sedan.

Australias best value cars revealed
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Australia’s best value cars revealed

Wheels magazine’s Gold Star Car awards reveal which cars will save you the most money

Queensland plans its own version of luxury car tax
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Queensland plans its own version of luxury car tax

One in every $5 you spend on a new car already goes to government coffers. Now Queensland wants an extra cut

Shell dedicated to expanding EV charging network
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Shell dedicated to expanding EV charging network

Soon you’ll to up your electric vehicle on a Shell petrol station forecourt, at least in Europe anyway

Rodents wreck hundreds of cars every year
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Rodents wreck hundreds of cars every year: insurers

Rats and mice nesting under the bonnet of your car can also snack on it, causing all sorts of problems

2017 Volkswagen Touareg Monochrome revealed
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2017 Volkswagen Touareg ‘Monochrome’ revealed

An up-spec version of the entry-level Volkswagen Tiguan 150TDI aims to woo buyers ahead of an all-new model due next year

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2018 BMW X3 xDrive 30i quick review

The all-new X3 has arrived with three variants including this mid-priced 2.0-litre petrol version, which is expected to be biggest seller.

Next-gen Mercedes-Benz A-Class interior revealed
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Next-gen Mercedes-Benz A-Class interior revealed

Mercedes-Benz previews the cabin of its all-new A-Class, revealing that its compact hatch and sedan will adopt a more premium posture than before.

One of a kind The slow sellers heading out of showrorms
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One of a kind: The slow sellers heading out of showrooms

Only one Australian buyer reached into their wallet to buy one of these cars last month. We look at why they are such slow sellers

Honda reportedly developing 15-minute EV charge capability
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Honda reportedly developing 15-minute EV charge capability

Zero to hundred (percent) in 15 minutes – Honda wants its future EVs to charge up fully in the same time as a coffee break.

Car audio options explained
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Car audio options explained

Know your amps, watts and channels before you embark on the options brochure

2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited Quick Review
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2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited Quick Review

Jeep’s strong-selling Grand Cherokee has become even more premium via a significant mid-life makeover

Uber steers research into avoiding user (stomach) churn
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Uber steers research into avoiding user (stomach) churn

Looks as though the dawn of self-driving cars won’t stop some people jumping into the back of a taxi and throwing up

2018 MG ZS pricing and features
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2018 MG ZS pricing and features

MG has introduced an all-new budget compact SUV with a seven-year warranty

Kia Picanto GT-Line to launch mid-Jan, turbocharged Picanto GT to follow
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Kia Picanto GT-Line to launch mid-Jan, turbocharged Picanto GT to follow

Kia will triple the size of its Picanto compact hatch range in 2018 starting with the sports-styled GT-Line variant that’s set to launch in January, with the turbocharged performance-focused Picanto GT joining it later in the year

How the 2018 Toyota Camry excels over its Aussie predecessor
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How the 2018 Toyota Camry excels over its Aussie predecessor

The difference between the all-new imported Camry and the Aussie model it replaces extends well beyond where it comes from

2015 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk
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2018 Jeep Cherokee Review

The Cherokee is a comfortable and powerful mid-sized SUV from Jeep that drives very nicely. The dual-range 4WD Cherokee Trailhawk is very good off-road too.

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2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee Range Review

Exemplary performance and a truckload of equipment have made the Jeep Grand Cherokee a very popular big 4WD wagon. It is built on the same platform as the Mercedes GLE 4WD.

2018 Toyota Camry quick review
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2018 Toyota Camry quick review

TOYOTA believes its eighth-generation Camry will remain Australia’s bestselling mid-sizer as a result of a massive refocus on refinement, strength, safety, handling, ride and value.

Android Auto vs Apple CarPlay
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Android Auto vs Apple CarPlay

We compare the two smartphone mirroring apps you can use today

Toyota C-HR 2WD Quick Review
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Toyota C-HR 2WD Quick Review

We take a look at the manual gearbox-equipped version of Toyota’s style-driven compact SUV

Toyota backs hybrid despite Prius sales running low on juice
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Toyota backs hybrid despite Prius sales running low on juice

The petrol-electric heroes of Toyota’s showroom are starting to struggle to attract buyers

Best cars for babies
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Best cars for babies

Which features will make life easier for you and your baby and which cars offer them?