A Whale Of A Time In The Hyundai Santa Fe SR

What does SR stand for? I don’t think anyone knows, so I’m going to say ‘scenic route’, because this sporty version of the Hyundai Santa Fe SUV looks like it’s made to go the long way. This is Hyundai’s seven-seat large SUV and though pricing starts from $42,350 before on-road costs for the entry-level Active with…

ByTegan Lawson08/08/20160Comments

Motoring

What To Do If You Damage A Wheel

Gutter-jumpers, kerb-crushers, pothole-thumpers – we’ve all accidentally cut a corner a little too close, smashed through a giant pothole that looked like a puddle, or missed seeing that big chunk of cement between parks at the shopping centre – I’ll admit I’ve damaged a wheel or two during my driving career. That crunching scrape will make…

ByTegan Lawson13/07/20160Comments

Motoring Parenting

Why I Refuse To Teach My Daughter To Drive

However, in my opinion, parents shouldn't be relied upon to teach their kids to drive - that should be left to the professionals. And, while I'm on the soapbox, there should be a tougher national standard for driver education, and the requirements for achieving both a learner permit and provisional licence should be subject to far more stringent regulations…

ByTegan Lawson15/06/20160Comments

Lifestyle & Homes Motoring

DIY: Under The Bonnet Basics

Aside from accidentally popping the bonnet instead of the fuel cap at the petrol station (embarrassing!) I don’t think I ever bothered to check the fluid levels in my first car. That’s what a service is for right? Wrong. Keeping an eye on fluid levels is important. It takes just minutes and can help prevent…

ByTegan Lawson19/05/20160Comments

Motoring

Safety First: How Rear-Cross Traffic Alert Works

It can be hard to keep up with it all and know which features you should be looking for. While you may find rear-view cameras and parking sensors relatively common, the newer and more involved the technology, the more you’re likely to pay – particularly if it’s only available as an optional extra. REAR-cross traffic alert The…

ByTegan Lawson11/05/20160Comments

Motoring

Audi Q3 Road Trip Finds Elvis Alive And Rockin’

The Audi Q3 is a small diesel SUV and it was the perfect size for my daughter and I. It was aromfortable and had enough room for our luggage and piles of Christmas presents The pièce de résistance was that my test car came with a bonus: the Audi genuine accessory camping tent, which is one…

ByTegan Lawson01/02/20160Comments

Motoring News Travel & Leisure World

Try Before You Buy Test Drive Tips

At 17 years-old, when I bunny-hopped and gutter-jumped my brand new (to me) Holden Barina out of the car yard, I didn't realise it would cost me approximately $62.55 more than I expected during the course of my three year ownership. I knew my loan repayment, servicing, insurance and registration costs, and with the know-it-all enthusiasm of any teenager freshly moved…

ByTegan Lawson02/12/20150Comments

Motoring

Women With Amazing Careers: Tegan Gets Paid To Drive Porsches. Seriously.

If you’re looking for a career that involves burning dust, writing and producing high-powered stories, and being super creative, this could be your answer. Tegan Lawson is the Lifestyle Editor for CarAdvice and spends her days test driving and reviewing everything from Jeeps to Ferraris, conducting in-depth interviews with the experts behind the wheels and writing…

ByFranki Hobson29/10/20150Comments