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.

Part 2: Honda HR-V vs Mazda CX-3 vs Suzuki Vitara – Which Car Should I Buy?
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Part 2: Honda HR-V vs Mazda CX-3 vs Suzuki Vitara – Which Car Should I Buy?

Vera asks Ponch to choose between the Suzuki Vitara, Honda HR-V and the Mazda CX-3

Part 1: Honda HR-V vs Mazda CX-3 vs Suzuki Vitara – Which Car Should I Buy?
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Part 1: Honda HR-V vs Mazda CX-3 vs Suzuki Vitara – Which Car Should I Buy?

Looking for a city car but need something that is easier to get in and out of than the typical low-riding small cars? A small SUV might be for you.

2017 Renault Koleos
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2017 Renault Koleos Intens long-term car review

Will Renault’s Koleos Nissan-based SUV be a case of oui, oui, oui, all the way home?

Nissan Pathfinder vs Toyota Kluger vs Volkswagen Multivan vs Honda Odyssey – Which Family Car Should I Buy?
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Nissan Pathfinder vs Toyota Kluger vs Volkswagen Multivan vs Honda Odyssey – Which Family Car Should I Buy?

Buying a new family car is a tough choice, but could you trade in an SUV for the practicality of a minivan?

Synthetic motor oil versus mineral oil
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Synthetic motor oil versus mineral oil

Here are some tips to help you decide if more expensive synthetic motor oil is better for your car than more affordable mineral

QUESTION – EVELINE (question from 25/4/2017):  I drive 500 kilometres a week, mostly on the highway but with some city driving. I need a car with supportive seats and I’m trying to choose between the Toyota Yaris and Suzuki Baleno.  BUDGET: $40,000 ANSWER – BYRON MATHIOUDAKIS: Out of the Suzuki Baleno and Toyota Yaris, we would recommend the Baleno hands down. It’s the newer, roomier, more comfortable, more refined, and more dynamic car to drive, with a big boot and plenty of back-seat space for adults. Note that while the standard 1.4-litre four-cylinder petrol engine offers sufficient but unexciting performance, the optional GLX Turbo’s 1.0-litre three-cylinder turbo petrol alternative is both more economical and powerful. It would be our choice. A quick search on line has produced a number of new or demonstrator examples at less than $20,000 drive-away, so the 1.0 Turbo fits even your budget.  The only question mark over the Baleno is the lack of autonomous emergency braking (AEB), so we suggest that you a
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Suzuki Baleno vs Toyota Yaris – Which Car Should I Buy?

The battle of the city hatches – segment leader, the Toyota Yaris takes on a funky new upstart, the Suzuki Baleno, in this edition of Ask The Expert

2017 Mazda CX-3 sTouring AWD Diesel Quick Review
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2017 Mazda CX-3 sTouring AWD Diesel Quick Review

Mazda adds a series of refinements to its popular-SUV, though you’ll be hard-pressed to spot any visual changes

Car buyers guide – Is now the best time to buy an electric car?
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Car buyers guide – Is now the best time to buy an electric car?

Considering breaking with the bowser and fuelling your commute with electrons instead? Here’s what you need to consider.

2017 Mazda CX-3 tweaks address its few weaknesses
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2017 Mazda CX-3 tweaks address its few weaknesses

Mazda has given its popular CX-3 small its first update which has improved ride refinement and road noise and adds auto braking across the range.

2017 BMW 2 Series gets second mild update
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2017 BMW 2 Series gets second mild update

2017 BMW 2 Series mid-life refresh limited to aesthetic tweaks and light technology upgrade

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Land Rover releases special edition Range Rover Evoque

A special edition Range Rover Evoque has been released to celebrate the production of 600,000 of the luxury SUVs in just six years.

2017 Kia Picanto
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2017 Kia Picanto – 6 things you didn’t know

Here’s a bunch of intriguing facts about Kia’s newest – and smallest – hatchback

2018 BMW 1 Series
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2018 BMW 1 Series update coming September

2018 BMW 1 Series gets mild styling tweaks and iDrive update in quarter three

Hyundai Kona small SUV leaked
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Hyundai Kona small SUV leaked

Overt images of Hyundai’s newest compact SUV reveal first full view of imminent Kona

Honda CR-V vs Subaru Forester – Which Car Should I Buy?
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Honda CR-V vs Subaru Forester – Which Car Should I Buy?

Sarah wants a comfortable SUV with decent luggage space, but without the need for off-road ability

Mazda CX-9 vs KIA Sorento vs Toyota Kluger vs Mitsubishi Pajero – Which Car Should I Buy?
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Mazda CX-9 vs KIA Sorento vs Toyota Kluger vs Mitsubishi Pajero – Which Car Should I Buy?

Could the Ford Territory give the Mazda CX-9 a run for its money when considering a city SUV?

Battery failure early warning signs
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Battery failure early warning signs

Is it your battery getting tired or is there something else at fault? Here are some simple signs to look for

Peugeot 308 facelift revealed
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Peugeot 308 facelift revealed

New Peugeot 308 facelift has been revealed with an updated safety suite and under-bonnet offering.

Continental wins 2017 Motor Tyre Test
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Continental wins 2017 Motor Tyre Test

Looking for a new shoes for your performance car? Motor magazine’s gruelling annual assessment of performance tyres has identified a clear winner

Essentials guide to towing
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Essentials guide to towing

We decipher the towing essentials so you can hook it up and drive.

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2017 Honda Civic Hatch price and features

Honda Australia returns a five-door bodystyle to the Civic range with the 10th-generation Honda Civic Hatch.

KIA Sportage vs Mazda CX-5 vs Hyundai Tucson vs Toyota Rav4 – which car should I buy as my first car?
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KIA Sportage vs Mazda CX-5 vs Hyundai Tucson vs Toyota Rav4 – which car should I buy?

There’s no shortage of SUVs available in Australia, but what are your choices if you want to head to the beach and sandy tracks?

Deciphering engine oil codes
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What do engine oil codes mean?

What is engine oil weight? What is a viscosity rating? The options you encounter at a motor consumables store can be information overload. Here’s how to crack the black gold code.

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2017 Mazda 2 price and features

New safety tech as standard with no price rises makes the facelifted Mazda 2 a tasty offering