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.
Most impressive garages for your car
For the dedicated car lover, a vehicle isn’t just to drive from A to B – it’s to C too, ideally from all angles. So when a car lover wants a house, how does the designer accommodate one – or more – of their favourite vehicles?
Snackable Review: Holden Commodore SS V Redline
The true-blue Holden Commodore SS V Redline combines a powerful V8 with the practical chops of a long-distance tourer. This is one serious sports sedan.
Road Trip: Mazda CX-3 in the Yarra Valley
We sent WhichCar’s Lifestyle Editor to Victoria’s Yarra Valley for the weekend in a Mazda CX-3. We almost thought we’d never see her again…
Snackable Review: Renault Megane RS275 Trophy-R
Renault’s hardcore, limited-edition Megane RS275 is the world’s fastest front-wheel drive hatchback, but don’t expect much in the way of creature comforts like air conditioning, a radio or even a back seat!
Volvo XC60 Video Review
The Volvo XC60 really lives up to its advertising hype and “makes parenting look easy”. It’s packed with safety gear, comes with a whole lot of space and a lot of accessories, so it’s a great choice for the family.
Snackable Review: BMW M6 Coupe
The BMW M6 Coupe is as brutally quick as it is beautifully finished. A statement piece that will thrill you and frighten you in equal measure.
2014-15 Toyota Prado Review
Possibly no other big 4WD wagon matches the Toyota Prado for versatility. It can do the school drop-off one day and head outback the next, while seating up to seven people.
Things you should avoid spilling in your car
The Australian Government had a spill last night and Malcolm Turnbull has stolen the throne from Tony Abbott. So naturally, we took a look at the top 10 things you should avoid spilling in your car.
Car park accidents
Reversed into a parked car and left an ugly scratch, but no contact details? Don’t be that guy.
Snackable Review: Mercedes-Benz A180
A luxury badge, a good price and stylish. The baby-Benz A180 may lack punch of others in its class, but it still looks the part.
OPINION: Lamborghini Aventador
A love of cars isn’t an easy thing to understand for some people. We all have our moments – until we got hold of the keys to a Lamborghini Aventador LP 700-4.
Snackable Review: Hyundai Veloster
The Veloster isn’t your typical Hyundai. It’s a quirky, feature-packed hatch that’s out-selling most others in its class; a good option for those who want a fun and affordable little sports car.
Snackable Review: Kia Sorento
Meet the best people mover Kia has ever produced. This new generation Sorento doesn’t only look fantastic, but screams value and shatters preconceptions about Korean build quality, design and dynamics.
Automatic braking technology
Next time you walk into the showroom and say: “I want a car with ABS, EBD and BA”, the dealer will know not to BS you with tech talk.
Mazda CX-3 Video Review
It may be small, but don’t underestimate the Mazda CX-3. It’s stylish, it’s feature-packed, and it’s full of character.
How To: Picking the right tyres for your car
One size does not fit all when it comes to tyres. Alex Inwood from Wheels Magazine breaks it down.
How To: Understanding wheel alignments
Hitting a curb or driving through pot holes can throw your car out of alignment. Alex Inwood from Wheels Magazine explains how to tell if your wheels need adjusting.
How To: What do the numbers mean?
Ever wondered what the figures on the side of your tyres mean? Alex Inwood from Wheels Magazine explains that it’s actually pretty simple.
Snackable Review: Holden VF Commodore
After years of market dominance despite sometimes less than outstanding quality, Holden has produced a fantastic and fitting farewell to the famous Commodore nameplate, which is now being outsold by Toyota Corollas and Hyundai i30s. The VF is spacious, powerful, family-friendly and feels like a much classier car than its price suggests.
A day in the life of a mum with a Volvo XC60
We gave mum of two, Cathryn, the Volvo XC60 for a day to see how it really coped with family life. We almost had to pry the keys from her…
Snackable Review: Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG S
The Mercedes builds on a strong luxury performance package with improved handling. For the price though, you would probably expect a touch-screen.
Toyota Yaris Video Review
Sometimes it’s the smallest things that make the biggest impressions. Enter the Toyota Yaris – a nimble, stylish and convenient car that has certainly made a big impact in Australian sales.
Mercedes-Benz A-Class Video Review
The Mercedes A-Class range offers something for most car buyers. It’s stylish, premium and comes with a whole lot of equipment.
Hyundai Veloster Video Review
The Hyundai Veloster has polarised the opinions of WhichCar staff but as one of Australia’s best-selling vehicles, it’s hard to argue with the figures.
