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.

2018 Peugeot 3008 local details revealed
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2018 Peugeot 3008 local details revealed

Peugeot’s all-important mid-size SUV to arrive packed with technology, two engine choices and AEB as standard

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2018 Mercedes-Benz X-Class trade ute to boast three very different models

Merc’s latest foray into the world of trade vehicles will boast everything from a basic workhorse to a high-end lifestyle cruiser

Advice

Five motoring mistakes that are costing you money

From sheer disorganisation to maintenance denial, these corner cutters are actually costing you more

8 top tips for teaching a learner driver
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8 top tips for teaching a learner driver

About to introduce someone to the world of driving? These 8 tips should help before you even get out of the driveway

2017 BMW 520i
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2017 BMW 520i arrives in Australia

BMW Australia expands local 5 Series offering with a new 2.0-litre entry point

Kia Sorento v Skoda Kodiaq comparison review
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Kia Sorento v Skoda Kodiaq comparison review

Established Sorento seven-seat stalwart goes head to head with Skoda’s large SUV newcomer

How to extend the life of your tyres
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How to extend the life of your tyres

Regularly checking your tyres will keep you safer and save you money in more ways than one

Drvien: 2017 Volvo V90 in Sweden
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Driven 2017 Volvo V90 in Sweden

Favriken has been described as ‘the restauarant at the end of the world’. After five years on the waiting list, Ben Oliver bibs up and goes in search of Michelin Stars in the most Swedish of cars.

2017 Suzuki Swift GLX Turbo
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2017 Suzuki Swift GLX Turbo quick review

Suzuki’s sweet Swift is at its best with a turbo triple

Head to head: Volkswagen Golf 110TSI Highline vs Hyundai i30 SR
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Head to head: Volkswagen Golf 110TSI Highline vs Hyundai i30 SR

Hyundai is having a pop at Volkswagen’s sub-GTI Golf with a warmed up version of the i30 dubbed the SR, but does the South Korean stand a chance against the affordable small hatchback benchmark?

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2017 Ford Ranger Double Cab ute: Which spec is best?

Ranger consistently features in Australia’s top-sellers lists, but which variant is the best buy?

2018 Jaguar E-Pace SUV pricing and specifications
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2018 Jaguar E-Pace SUV pricing and specifications

Sub $50k entry point for Jag’s baby SUV

2018 Hyundai i30 Fastback breaks cover
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2018 Hyundai i30 Fastback breaks cover

Swooping roofline saloon added to Hyundai i30 line-up, high-performance version slated for Oz

Best small car infotainment systems - 2017
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Best small car infotainment systems – 2017

Which small car boasts the most features when it comes to in-car infotainment tech?

2017 Mercedes-Benz E-Class gains advanced voice control
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2017 Mercedes-Benz E-Class gains advanced voice control

The E-Class’s speech recognition is overhauled and the interior given a makeover as part of a model upgrade for Mercedes’ tech titan

2017 Ford Mustang: Which spec is best?
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2017 Ford Mustang: Which spec is best?

Which variant in the Ford Mustang range offers the best buy based on features, performance and value?

2017 Audi SQ5 quick review
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2017 Audi SQ5 quick review

Fast but not furious, the second generation Audi SQ5 changes the script

Next evolution of autonomous cars outlined by Audi
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Next evolution of autonomous cars outlined by Audi

Robo-taxi to mark the next autonomous technology milestone as Audi presses on with self-driving cars

2017 Audi Q5 2.0 TFSI Sport quick review
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2017 Audi Q5 2.0 TFSI Sport quick review

The pick of the Q5 range is a formidable piece of work, but tread carefully when specifying the car

2017 Holden Spark: Which spec is best?
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2017 Holden Spark: Which spec is best?

Which variant in the Holden Spark light hatch range offers the best buy based on features, performance and value?

2018 Audi A8 revealed at Barcelona Summit
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2018 Audi A8 revealed at Barcelona Summit

Audi’s all-new tech-laden A8 has made its global debut, flaunting self-driving tech, a futuristic interior and the freshest interpretation of Audi’s design language to date

Ford patents fully retractable car bike carrier
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Ford patents fully retractable car bike carrier

A Mustang was the unlikely subject used to patent the idea, which will more likely be used on SUVs should it become a reality

2018 Volvo XC60 T8 boosted to 314kW with Polestar pack
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2018 Volvo XC60 T8 boosted to 314kW with Polestar pack

Volvo’s upcoming XC60 T8 will be available in a Macan-smashing 314kW state of tune, thanks to Polestar

Reviews

2015-2017 Volkswagen Golf Review (Golf 7)

The Volkswagen Golf is an accomplished city car that feels at home on freeways, and is unusually smooth on rough roads. This review covers Golfs on sale prior to August 2017.