CarJunky Automotive News

20/11/2008
 
How to Prepare for Winter Driving
How you can avoid breakdowns and poor performance during this years winter driving season.

No Sleigh? Ready Your Car for Winter
Don't wait till it is too late to take care of your car for the winter. By maintaining your car on a regular basis, your auto will be prepared for every season.

Replacing a Broken Tail Light or Turn Signal Cover
Do you have a broken tail light or broken turn signal? It is an easy repair to make and you can do it yourself.

Shell Rotella T Synthetic Offers Improved Protection for Diesel Engines
New Shell Rotella® T Synthetic 5W-40 Motor Oil offers improved protection for light- and medium-duty diesel truck engines

Tuner Car Parts: The Tools of Car Modification
Into car modification? There?s nothing that can?t be achieved with the right set of tools.

To Make the Tailgate, Check the Tires
Here's what to look for when your checking your tires.

How to Remove Stubborn Decals From Your Car Windows
Here are some tips on how to remove those stubborn decals from your car's windows.

Cracked Windshield...Repair or Replace?
You have a cracked windshield and your not sure wether to have it repaired or replaced.

Removing Melted Chocolate From Your Car?s Upholstery
UT OH! The kids had a chocolate bar in your car and it melted into the upholstery. How do you get that out?

Regular Car Maintenance Saves Gas, Future Repairs
Make sure to get your car maintained. Check all your vehicle's systems including fluids, tires, brakes, belts and wiper blades.


CARSguide.com.au | Motoring Hints and Tips

20/11/2008
 
Getting the best car rental deal
If you're spending your own money on renting a car, there are pitfalls galore; and it pays to do your homework.

Bagging a bargain
We report on what to look for when buying a car for less than $5000.

Research is the key
Mark Hinchliffe asks what car should young people buy? Simple question, complex answer.

Getting more out of your tank
Getting your vehicle to go as far as possible on the least amount of fuel is going to put dollars back in your pocket ... but how do you do it?

Sorting the right car from the bombs
If you carry out all the right checks before buying a used car, you can rest easy in the knowledge you have covered all the bases and bought a good, sound car.

Use your head when buying used
Common sense and research are keys to taking the trauma out of buying a used car.

Care for your car
Beach towel, beer and bathers aren't the only things to worry about before heading off on your summer holiday. Your car will need some attention first.

Don't slip up in the wet
With such long periods of dry between the rain, it would be timely to brush up on some basic wet-weather driving tips.

How to make the right choice when you start buying
Purchasing your first car doesn't have to be a scary experience.

Tips on selling a car
Before you embark on a process that can be stressful consider whether you want to sell your car privately or trade it in.

First car buyer tips
SCHOOL'S finished. Top of the must-have list is a set of wheels. CARSguide explores the pitfalls confronting first car buyers.

Best and worst value used cars in Australia
USED-car prices are plumbing record lows because of an oversupply caused by booming new vehicle sales.

Buying and selling: what you can expect for your money
YOUNG buyers are usually on a fairly limited budget, which reduces the number of cars available.

Car insurance tips
THERE is more to motoring than simply getting your driver's licence.

10 driving don'ts
If drivers thought about what they do before they start driving each day, road injuries and deaths could be drastically reduced.

How to maintain your car
The key to keeping your car in tiptop shape is regular maintenance from the day you drive it home for the first time.

Most popular first cars and what people look for
FIRST time buyers are not as gullible as some people may believe.

Your diesel questions answered
With petrol prices soaring, CARSguide.com.au looks at the most common questions you might have about the efficiency of diesel.

Slide rule
The use of cruise control in wet or slippery conditions is just inviting disaster as recent incidents have shown.

The importance of servicing your car
Servicing your carregularly will not only add years to itslife but it increases thevehicle's resale valuewhen it comes time totrade in.

How to change a tyre
It is surprising how many people do not know how, or simply do not want to change a flat tyre.

Don't just cruise on
Cruise control systems are becoming common, but turning it on doesn't mean you can switch your brain off.

Are your sunnies unsafe?
Wear the right sunglasses to cut glare, not the pair you think looks most fashionable.

Motoring tips for the holidays
Follow these tips to stay safe on the road this summer.

Spotlight on safety
Lights more specifically, poor lights or no lights contribute to many road deaths in this state.

Toothpaste and kerosene, your car's best friends
Some drivers go to great lengths to keep their cars spick and span.

Caravan safety
Towing a caravan demands a differentmindset and a different driving techniquecompared to simply driving a car.