Summer 2021 has the potential to see multiple hazards converge to create risk on Australian roads. A do-it-yourself pre-departure checklist has been issued by automotive industry initiative Genuine is Best, as Australia prepares for holidays this summer. With COVID uncertainty limiting international holidays, the combination of cars sitting unused for months during lockdowns heading …
We put a lot of pressure on ourselves over the Christmas period. Shops are packed, everybody wants to catch up and to-do lists can get overwhelming. That stress can put our cars under pressure as well. It’s hot (or pouring), and the traffic is heavy. We’re often venturing far beyond our normal routes, packing up …
Yes, this is another safety critical check. No, it may not seem like it. A clean interior is a happy interior, but there’s more to it than that. Those shoes pushed back under the driver’s seat. They could slide forward and impede your accelerator pedal, or worse. Your brake. Anything loose in the car has …
You’ve seen them. Those leaves that have been sitting in the corners of the cavity where your windscreen meets the bonnet. They’ve been there since winter, haven’t they? It may sound pedantic, but clearing any debris from those corners of your windscreen can make a serious difference to your road safety. Over time and with …
If your car is fitted with a faulty Takata airbag, it is dangerous. While you’re online checking your car has current registration, it makes sense to be certain your car is compliant with the Takata recall. A faulty Takata airbag can seriously injure or kill vehicle occupants. Don’t wait, check if your car is affected …
It can be easy to lose notices from your state or territory’s vehicle registration body, especially among thickets of catalogues and Christmas cards clogging the mailbox as the silly season sets in. Unfortunately, that excuse (and most excuses) aren’t accepted by the police if you’re caught driving unregistered. In most states and territories, Police Highway …
Keeping your engine cool is a big job during an Australian summer. Long drives in hot hot heat can push some older vehicles’ hose connections to breaking point. Once more, pop that bonnet and give the engine bay a quick scan. The hoses we’re looking for are the same as those that connect your radiator …
Grab a clean rag and pop that bonnet. It’s oil checking time! Why is the level of oil in your car important? In a sense, it stops your engine from drying out. Lubricating parts moving at high speed, oil prevents friction building up. Friction creates heat and too much heat is bad for your engine, …
Coolant is tasked with keeping your cars engine well… cool. With furnace like temperatures predicted for the holiday period, your cooling system is going to be working at full capacity to keep your motor at a happy operating temperature. A quick coolant check can be cheap insurance against overheating, particularly if you have an older …
Oil is the lifeblood of your engine. It lubricates the moving components of your engine so they can move with less friction. This reduces heat and ensures the mechanics of the motor are maintained for a long life. Oil leaks are a serious concern. They mean your car is bleeding, and that you’re leaving a …
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