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Easy steps for hassle-free car hire

July 15, 2017 Kate Richards

Simple ways to make car hire safe, easy Often, when hiring rental cars, people are caught up in the excitement of the moment. They’ve just landed in a new city and can’t wait to grab […]

Sarah finds a Mazda3
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Update: Sarah finds a Mazda3

July 13, 2017 Simon Lai

Happy outcome for car-buyer Sarah Remember Sarah? She came to us initially looking for some advice in regards to buying an older German car, such as a BMW 3 Series. Then, after we mentioned that […]

Car Advice - 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan
Car Advice

Car Advice – 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan

July 12, 2017 Joel Helmes

Kim is considering a used Tiguan Hi, wondering what you think of a 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan? It’s a petrol/manual that has traveled 80,000km and we want to use it as a 2nd car. I noticed […]

Tips for Easier Car Parking
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Tips for Easier Car Parking

July 10, 2017 Kate Richards

How to make parking less stressful Don’t you hate it when you just can’t find a car parking space? Or, when you do, it’s too small, or there’s a tiny little car creating its own […]

How to Prepare for a Family Road Trip
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How to Prepare for a Family Road Trip

July 8, 2017 Kate Richards

The idea of a family road trip is something that fills people with excitement. Packing all your clothes into your car and taking off across the country is a great way to experience places you […]

Essential safety features for a first car
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Essential safety features for a first car

June 30, 2017 Joel Helmes

Experts say AEB, traction control a must Yesterday we reported that safety features aren’t a top priority for first-time car buyers, but perhaps that’s because there’s some confusion about what a safe car is? That’s […]

Should I buy an older German car?
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Should I buy an older German car?

June 26, 2017 Joel Helmes

A question about a second car purchase We got this question in from Sarah and are more than happy to help… Hi Behind the Wheel, we are looking for a second car and are after […]

Reasons to keep kids out of the front seat
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Reasons to keep kids out of the front seat

June 22, 2017 Kate Richards

Children are much safer in the back Parents are being urged once again not to rush the graduation of children out of the backseat. It might seem more practical, or easier to allow a child […]

Road safety begins with two-seconds
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Road safety begins with two-seconds

June 8, 2017 Kate Richards

Using the two-second rule could save your life… Getting about on the roads you quickly realize that tailgating is an ongoing issue and that’s despite it being exceedingly easy to give other road users a […]

Keep it clean with these motoring tips
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Keep it clean with these motoring tips

May 29, 2017 Kate Richards

Help the environment with these simple car tips… True, the most polluting part of your car is probably the exhaust pipe, but there are other things we can do as car owners to protect the […]

Why you shouldn’t be in a rush to replace car tyres
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Why you shouldn’t be in a rush to replace car tyres

May 18, 2017 Kate Richards

Michelin sets record straight over tyre wear… There’s a big debate on in Europe at the moment about possible law changes around minimum tyre tread depths. Some believe a minimum tread depth of 3mm, instead […]

Eight ways to be an eco-driver
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Eight ways to be an eco-driver

May 15, 2017 Kate Richards

Simple ways to cut fuel use and emissions… Ok, you might not be able to afford one of those fancy new hybrids or electric cars, but that doesn’t mean you still can’t be an eco-driver. […]

Six Tips for Buying a Used Car
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Six Tips for Buying a Used Car

May 13, 2017 Kate Richards

Best ways to approach a second-hand car purchase… Compared to a brand-new car, purchasing a used vehicle can save you a wad of cash. Whether you’re looking for a cheap little run-around or want to find […]

How to get your car ready for a track day
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How to get your car ready for a track day

May 13, 2017 Kate Richards

Best ways to prepare to release your inner Lewis Hamilton… There’s nothing more fun than taking your car onto a race track for some hot laps, but preparation is the key to a great experience. […]

Save money by looking after your car
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Save money by looking after your car

May 12, 2017 Kate Richards

Car Care Council says it’s easy to keep your car in top shape… It is normally our second biggest financial commitment and yet so often car owners don’t really do their best to protect their […]

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Triplewax Liquid Gold Car Shampoo

Triplewax Liquid Gold Car Shampoo

December 6, 2015
Our Product of the Week is Triplewax Liquid Gold Car Shampoo. Imagine getting an amazing clean and shiny car with a lot less effort! Well, that’s exactly what you get with this week’s Behind the […]
CarPlan Demon Foam

CarPlan Demon Foam

August 26, 2016
There’s an oil brand out there that uses the phrase “oils ain’t oils” and we reckon we should borrow this, in part, and say “Car Wash Ain’t Car Wash”. Some people might think that any […]

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