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12 Cheap Car Upgrades That Feel Luxurious

If you think updating your vehicle has to cost hundreds or thousands of dollars, we’ve got some budget-friendly inspiration for you. These 12 cheap car upgrades can make your car more comfortable, enhance its appearance, improve safety, and help maximise its longevity.   12 Budget-Friendly Car Upgrades Get Creative…

10 Tips to Keep Your Car Clean

Tips to keep your car clean include taking out any trash every time you leave the vehicle, vacuuming it regularly, protecting the seats, and using organisers. If you’ve ever left your clean, tidy house only to hop in a car filled with rubbish, crumbs, and pet hair, these useful,…

How Can I Make My Car Seat More Comfortable?

If you’ve wondered, “How Can I Make My Car Seat More Comfortable?”, simple accessories such as seat covers and adjusting the recline can help. If you travel long distances frequently or have little ones, you’ve probably dealt with stiffness after a long ride or toddlers squirming uncomfortably in their…

8 Tips to Prepare for Long Distance Driving in Australia

We are huge fans of road trips for their affordability and the chance they offer to soak in Australia’s beauty. But we also know that wildlife collisions, unpredictable weather, traffic, and vehicle issues can quickly ruin a long-distance trip. Preparing for long-distance road trips by planning your route, avoiding…

Tips When Buying a Second Hand Car

When buying a used car, it is important to do a test drive, check the vehicle’s history, and get an inspection from a licensed mechanic to avoid buying a lemon. Here, we’ll take a closer look at these used car buying tips and more to help you buy a…

How To Keep Your Car Cool Without AC

Our summers here in Perth are hot enough, but the inside of your car can get even hotter. Fortunately, there are simple ways to keep a car cool without AC, from using a sun shade to opening the windows and parking in the shade.  Here are our best tips…

The Best Tips for a Smooth Road Trip with Kids in Australia

Road trips in Australia are an affordable, fun way to see all the beauty around us. But road trips with kids can also include the dreaded phrases from the back seat: “Are we there yet?” “Mom, Dad, she hit me!” “I’m bored!” Oh, the sweet sounds of a car…

8 Ways to Improve Your Car’s Ride Quality

Does your vehicle feel more like it is bouncing along the road rather than driving smoothly? Then it may be time to look at your tyre pressure, tyre condition, wheel size, and suspension system — all common reasons behind a vehicle that rides rough. Whether you love off-roading, have…
Making your car more comfortable can significantly enhance your driving experience.

How to Make Your Car More Comfortable

Wondering how to stay more comfortable while driving? We’ve put together 10 easy tips for making your vehicle more comfortable for you and your passengers. Almost all of our tips are simple, affordable, or even free and can have you enjoying a smooth, enjoyable ride.   9 Ways to…
After buying a new vehicle, there are several essential tasks you should complete to ensure its longevity, safety, and compliance with legal requirements.

8 Must-Dos After Buying a New Vehicle

Buying a new vehicle is exciting, but it’s important to run through this checklist of what to do after you purchase a new car. These 8 steps will help you protect your investment and make the transition to your new vehicle as seamless as possible.   8 Things to…
Selling your car for the best price involves several steps to ensure it looks appealing and well-maintained to potential buyers.

12 Prep Tips to Sell Your Car for the Best Price

Do you want to sell your car fast and for the highest price? Then proper preparation is key to getting the best price for your car and ensuring a smooth experience. We’ve put together our best tips on selling your car for the best price and experiencing the smoothest…
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6 Benefits of Car Seat Covers

Seat covers used to be notorious for being bulky and unappealing. Fortunately, custom seat covers offer numerous advantages without the risk of the covers bunching up or shifting out of place. Here’s a look at 6 benefits of custom seat covers and why they make a great addition to…
Discover the essential tips for selecting the perfect car accessory.

Tips to Choose the Right Car Accessory

Cars have become more than a mode of transportation. They are now an extension of the owner’s personality and lifestyle. Like your favourite jewellery, watch, or hat, your car needs some accessories, too. Any accessory will not do, though; it should be the right one. Whether you drive daily…
Car depreciation is the difference between the sum you paid to buy a car and what you get during its sale.

Complete Guide to Car Depreciation: How to Reduce & Avoid Car Depreciation

Practically everyone knows the adage – when you drive a brand-new car off the dealership’s lot, its value immediately plunges. This phenomenon is colloquially known as depreciation. While it’s an unavoidable reality of vehicle ownership, understanding how car depreciation works and taking proactive steps can drastically mitigate its financial…
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8 Ways to Make an Old Car Look Like New Again

We all know that cars do not last forever. They wear out over time, but that does not mean you cannot prolong your vehicle’s useful life and make it look brand new. With a better paint job, increased protection, and extra TLC, you can preserve the beauty and longevity…
A rear-facing child seat configuration should be used for about the first 12 months of your child's life.

How to Install a Car Seat

In Australia, using a child car seat when travelling with a child up to 7 years (or older in some states) in motor vehicles is a legal and safety requirement. To ensure safety, parents must check that the car seat meets Australian/New Zealand Standard AS/NZS 1754. Apart from meeting…
If you're offered a company car, it's important that you understand the responsibilities of owning one in addition to its pros and cons.

What You Need to Know About Company Cars

A company car is a vehicle provided by the employer to an employee for work purposes. There is no statutory right to a business car; it is a matter between the employer and the employee. It is important to understand its advantages and disadvantages since they affect the employee’s…
Car seats save lives, especially when they are used properly.

Child-Proofing Your Vehicle

Childproofing a vehicle is essential for ensuring children’s safety when driving. Kids are naturally curious and are easily distracted, which can lead to potentially dangerous situations in a vehicle. As a result, parents and caregivers must take additional steps to maintain their children’s safety while travelling. This post will…
The dashboard is one of the busiest areas on the inside of a vehicle.

How to Clean Your Vehicle’s Dashboard

Vehicle care is a crucial component of vehicle maintenance. The dashboard is one of the most important parts of your car’s interior, and it should be cleaned regularly. This post will discuss everything you need to know about cleaning your car’s dashboard.   Why Do I Need To Clean…
Easy Tips to Make Your Car Last Longer

5 Easy Tips to Make Your Car Last Longer

In this blog, we cover easy tips that can make your car last much longer. From maintenance to simple additions, we cover quick ways you can increase the longevity of your car and avoid the high costs of fixing or even replacing a worn-down car.   Easy Tips to…
Vacuuming is an essential part of car interior maintenance.

Tips to Protect Your Car Upholstery

We give the outside of our cars a nice wash to keep them sparkly clean, but most of us avoid interior upkeep. Although exhausting, it is an absolute must. Cars can quickly succumb to daily wear and tear, particularly those used daily. They are often subjected to muddy shoes,…
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Street Parking Tips: How to Keep Your Car Safe When Parked Outside

You don’t have to be a car expert to know that street parking leaves your car vulnerable to people and the elements. You could end up with side-swiped doors, dinged bumpers, punctured tyres, or smashed headlights – or your vehicle could live undamaged for another day. Although no one…
Putting up car for sale sign.

Vehicle Accessory Add-Ons to Help Increase Car Resale Value

While the thrill of your first drive in your shiny new ride will be with you forever, you’ll eventually have to trade it in for something else. The resale value of your vehicle is crucial to consider when selling or trading it in. Several makes of vehicles have a…
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8 Best 4×4 Tracks in Australia

It is no secret that most 4WD owners in Australia love to get the tyres of their machines dirty by putting them into some real off-road action. Well, if you are one of these people, you are probably wondering where you can put your car to the test during…