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.

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2019 Kia Cerato hatch styling revealed

Kia has unvieled its all-new Ceed hatchback, which is expected to be foretaste of the all-new five-door Cerato that’s due to arrive here in time for Christmas

Mercedes announces fix for misfiring airbags
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Mercedes announces fix for misfiring airbags

Another airbag recall, as consumer watchdog flags which Takata-equipped cars are the most dangerous

Mercedes-Benz A-Class Which spec is best
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Mercedes-Benz A-Class: Which spec is best

Which Mercedes-Benz A-Class variant offers the best buy based on features, value and performance

2018 Audi R8 RWS brings rear-drive to sports coupe line-up
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2018 Audi R8 RWS brings rear-drive to sports coupe line-up

Audi launches a 911 fighter based on the race car-bred mid-engine, rear drive formula

2018 Mercedes-Benz A180 City Edition quick review
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2018 Mercedes-Benz A180 City Edition quick review

This limited run of premium hatchbacks could put a luxe badge on your driveway, for less money

Melbourne named as big challenge to self-driving cars
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Melbourne named as big challenge to self-driving cars

It’s hard enough for a human to negotiate Melbourne’s nefarious hook turn. No wonder a robot struggles with it.

2018 Volvo XC60 T6 quick review
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2018 Volvo XC60 T6 quick review

The punchiest purely petrol-powered XC60 appears a tempting proposition but is it as good as it looks on paper?

X3 xDrive 20d
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2018 BMW X3 Range Review

The BMW X3 is a sporty medium SUV with enthusiastic but frugal engines, a slick eight-speed automatic gearbox, enjoyable all-wheel drive handling, and a big five-seat cabin.

All new cars on sale January and February 2018
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All new cars on sale January and February 2018

We list all of the new-to-market cars available in the waking months of 2018

2018 Volkswagen Multivan Kombi 70 special edition revealed
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2018 Volkswagen Multivan ‘Kombi 70’ special edition revealed

Limited run of Multivans honour iconic VW multibus

2018 Nissan 370Z update arrives in Oz
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2018 Nissan 370Z update arrives in Oz

Nissan’s entry-level sports car gets a modest sprucing-up for 2018 to complement the significant price haircut it received last year

Peugeot and Citroën Australia introduces longer five-year warranty
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Peugeot and Citroën Australia introduces ‘longer’ five-year warranty

The new period is great for Peugeot, but doesn’t quite match Citroen’s previous six-year warranty

2018 Subaru Outback pricing and features
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2018 Subaru Outback pricing and features

Subaru has updated its popular high-riding wagon, giving it fresh looks and extra tech

2018 Hyundai Santa Fe revealed
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2018 Hyundai Santa Fe revealed

The Korean carmaker has provided a first real glimpse of its fourth-generation Santa Fe large SUV

2018 Mercedes-Benz A-Class gains wireless Apple CarPlay
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2018 Mercedes-Benz A-Class gains wireless Apple CarPlay

Smartphone mirroring without a cable will be available on the new Mercedes-Benz A-Class hatch

Australia’s top selling cars in January
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Australia’s top selling cars in January

The Australian new-car market has started 2018 well, with sales already up from a record-breaking 2017. Here’s a list of the top sellers in each segment

2018 Mercedes-Benz A-Class revealed in the metal
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2018 Mercedes-Benz A-Class revealed in the metal

Fourth-generation German hatch brings class-leading tech to woo younger buyers

2018 Toyota Camry Which Spec is best
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2018 Toyota Camry: Which Spec is best?

Which new and imported Toyota Camry variant offers the best buy based on features, performance and value?

Hyundai i30
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2017 Hyundai i30 SR Premium long-term review

Speed date or true love? After some sporadic flings with the new Hyundai i30 SR Premium, Dan is still no less impressed by this redhead

Skoda Vision X concept previews new small SUV
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Skoda Vision X concept previews new small SUV

The Czech carmaker has revealed sketches of a hybrid crossover ahead of the concept car’s unveiling ay the Geneva motor show

Toyota and Lexus issue new airbag recall for 25000 cars
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Toyota and Lexus issue new airbag recall for 25,000 cars

Hilux, Corolla and a slew of other vehicles are subject to a new airbag-related safety recall

2018 Hyundai Santa Fe takes a revolutionary design leap
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2018 Hyundai Santa Fe takes a revolutionary design leap

Hyundai releases renders of the next-generation Santa Fe coming to Australia mid-year

When can I use foglamps and driving lights
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When can I use foglamps and driving lights?

Foglamps, driving lights and LED light bars are useful accessories, but there are penalties surrounding their misuse. Here’s a handy guide

2018 WhichCar Style Award presentation night
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2018 WhichCar Style Award presentation night

Come inside Melbourne’s iconic Forum Theatre for the auto industry’s night of nights