9 Tips To Save Money On Your Car Insurance

When was the last time you looked at the insurance policy on your car? Have obtained a renewed quote in the last 12 months? Have you done any shopping around at all since your initial insurance policy? The truth is, most people don’t. When it comes to car insurance they just set and forget, not realising…

ByJanelle Gonzalez10/10/20200Comments

Motoring

Selling Your Car? Follow This Checklist To Get The Best Price

If you’re selling your car, it’s fair to assume that you want to get the best possible price. One of the easiest ways to do this is to ensure that it’s an attractive buy. Now, that doesn’t just mean giving it a good wash, it also includes ensuring all your mechanicals and paperwork are in…

ByJanelle Gonzalez02/10/20200Comments

Motoring Travel & Leisure

How To Avoid Expensive Car Repairs And Misdiagnosis

Car repair costs can blow out enormously. Sometimes it’s due to misdiagnosis of the problem, other times a result of a “dodgy” car mechanic intentionally charging you for repairs you don’t actually need and in many cases it’s simply because the mechanic is inexperienced. Unfortunately, rather than taking the time to work out what the problem actually…

ByJanelle Gonzalez30/09/20200Comments

Motoring Travel & Leisure

Will Your Car Survive Your Next Road Trip?

Road trips are the best holidays ever… unless you break down! When preparing for your road trip sometimes it’s easy to forget the most important thing, ensuring you actually get there. The below checklist is graded on a scale from beginner to advanced. All are designed for the non-mechanic but “beginner” is easy, quick and means…

ByJanelle Gonzalez11/10/20180Comments

Motoring Travel & Leisure

Don’t Buy A New Car Until You Know How Much It Will Cost You To Run

Let me explain… if you currently own a sedan and decide to change to a 4WD, something as standard as changing front and rear brakes can jump from $1000 to $1500. And if your new wheels are European, it’s more like $2000. It’s for this reason that when you next find yourself car shopping you want…

ByJanelle Gonzalez03/07/20180Comments

Motoring Travel & Leisure

Behind The Wheel: The New Holden SUV Range Put To TheTest

Being an SUV driver I was thrilled to be given the opportunity to test drive Holden's upcoming range of SUVs at their top secret Proving Ground near the Victorian town of Lang Lang. Personally, I love the feeling of height, space, power and that ability SUV's give you to see more of what's on the road…

BySue Robbins31/07/20170Comments

Motoring Travel & Leisure

Meet Jeff Morton: Defying The Odds To Tackle The Tarmac

After being diagnosed with brain cancer in 2010, Jeff Morton has fought the odds and returned to racing. The road to recovery was long but after undergoing surgery to remove the tumour this avid motorsport fan had to wait years before being cleared to compete. From wondering if he’d ever race again, to taking out the Country…

ByTegan Lawson16/06/20170Comments

Motoring Travel & Leisure

The Most Fuel Efficient Cars In Australia

Whether you’re environmentally conscious or not, when buying a car most people consider fuel economy as part of their purchase decision. However, it might not be saving you the money you think it is. The reality is hybrids and electric cars cost more to produce than those that run on petrol. They’re also still less popular,…

ByJanelle Gonzalez08/06/20170Comments

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Batteries Not Included: Playtime In The Toyota HiLux Tonka Concept

You’re never too old to play with toys, we say – and Toyota has given us all a nice reminder with the release of the full-size HiLux Tonka concept. Billed as the “dream toy for adults”, this collaborative ‘Toyonka’ (Tonkota?) made its global debut in Sydney recently. As hoped, it oozes the same childish charm as the bright yellow, indestructible, miniature dump truck that…

ByTegan Lawson22/04/20170Comments

Motoring Travel & Leisure

City To Coast Cruising In A Chelsea Truck Company Black Hawk

Until recently here in Australia, if you were going to customise or modify your Jeep Wrangler chances are you'd turn it into the ultimate off-roader. For certain fans of rugged, ready for anything machines, the Wrangler is a logical choice. Whether it’s covered in mud crawling through the bush, or sparkling clean cruising by the beach, for fans of…

ByTegan Lawson07/04/20170Comments