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Do I need to idle my engine to warm it up?

November 15, 2017 Joel Helmes

We can’t help but feel like we should have covered this earlier in our Car Advice category – how best to warm up a car engine? Brian sent in the question and its great that […]

Car Advice

Why it’s safer to back in to parking spots

November 13, 2017 Joel Helmes

You’re in a shopping centre car park, you see a free spot and get ready to move in – but are you going to go nose-in or tail-in? A study of parking habits completed by […]

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Car Advice

Five levels of driving autonomy explained

November 6, 2017 Joel Helmes

In the last couple of years one of the big talking points in the car world has been the development of self-driving/autonomous and semi-autonomous cars. And with this discussion has come a table of the […]

Car Advice

How to spot a water damaged car

October 24, 2017 Joel Helmes

There are plenty of used cars out there on the market that might be hiding some kind of damage that isn’t immediately recognizable. We’re sure the prospect of sinking (pardon the pun) your money into […]

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Car Advice

Five things to check before buying a modern used car

October 20, 2017 Joel Helmes

In the old days, giving a potential used car a before purchase inspection was a fairly simple exercise, you’ check for rust, kick the tyres and that was about it. But today, with so much […]

Car Advice

Warning: Don’t rely on tyre pressure monitor alone

October 13, 2017 Joel Helmes

Sure, the tyre pressure monitoring technology (TPMS) that now features in most new cars on the market is a great addition – but it’s still a good idea to do physical tyre and air pressure […]

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Car Advice

Best Ways to Finance a Used Car

September 28, 2017 Joel Helmes

We see the ads on the television all the time for shiny new cars, but not everyone can afford the latest and greatest. Buying a used car also gives you the opportunity to perhaps get […]

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Car Advice

Six things EVERY car owner needs to do

September 22, 2017 Joel Helmes

There’s a lot of car related info out there and for a lot of people we’re sure its just all too much. Do you do this? Do you not do that? How often? When? Why?…Yep, […]

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Car Advice

How to properly pack a car

September 21, 2017 Kate Richards

You may not think it, but carrying a heavy load in your vehicle will most likely make a significant difference to how your vehicle brakes, steers and turns. So, before you start playing a life-size […]

Car Advice

Ultimate Guide to Car Name Origins/Meanings

September 19, 2017 Joel Helmes

What do car model names mean? Where do they come from? It’s quite interesting to look at how the different car manufacturers came up with the model names for all the various cars available on […]

tired driver
Car Advice

Road safety starts with a good sleep

September 16, 2017 Joel Helmes

Get a good night sleep before you head off, that’s the message today from road safety advocates – GEM Motoring Assist. Driving tired can be just as deadly as drink-driving, in fact, a U.S. study […]

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Car Advice

Great car options for dog lovers in 2017/18

September 7, 2017 Kate Richards

The comfort and safety of ‘Man’s Best Friend’ is often a prime consideration for car buyers. But which cars are best for four-legged companions? Behind the Wheel‘s Chris Miller and Peter Hitchener have done their […]

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Car Advice

2017 Small Car buying advice

August 21, 2017 Joel Helmes

It’s great when we receive a question from a Behind the Wheel reader that’s reasonably easy to answer. That was the case with this one received from Malcolm this morning… Howdy. I am interested in […]

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Car Advice

Should I buy a 2017 Mitsubishi Lancer?

August 16, 2017 Chris Miller

There’s a plethora of small cars available to Aussie car buyers and it shouldn’t be too hard to get a car that meets your needs and budget. Emma is considering going for the Mitsubishi Lancer […]

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Car Advice

Is it normal for water to leak under my car?

August 14, 2017 Joel Helmes

Why is there a puddle under Jo’s car? Here’s a question that we reckon many people have asked over the years – “why is there a puddle of water under my car?”. That was exactly […]

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