Ford Australia has decided to simplify the ever-confusing conversation with the local mechanic, so the next time you walk into a garage – you can do so with confidence. Know the basics– Most people couldn’t care less about the inner workings of their car, but a little book work goes a long way when dealing […]
Australia’s Best Cars for 2009
The Volkswagen Golf and Subaru Outback have won two of the most popular categories in the Australia’s Best Cars awards, presented at a gala industry dinner in Melbourne last night. The Golf 118 Tsi Comfortline won the award for Best Mid-size Car over $30,000, while the Outback 2.5i picked up the popular Best Recreational 4WD […]
It’s a Sweet Life Family Road Trip – Day Four
Day Four of our Koleos It’s A Sweet Life adventure meant home time. Alas. How we loved our short stay in Sydney, and could have easily spent another twenty years exploring the enriching tendrils that seem to snake down every single laneway and waterway. I actually decided, when we dragged our carcasses out of bed […]
It’s a Sweet Life Family Road Trip – Day Three
Hooray! No rain for day three of our It’s a Sweet Life family road trip; just a small smattering upon entry to Taronga Zoo, which soon disappeared for a cloudy but delightful day with more sunbursts than cloud. We zipped across the Harbour Bridge in the Koleos this morning, ready and set to go early to […]
It’s A Sweet Life Family Road Trip – Day One
Day one of our Renault Koleos road trip dawned dank and rainy in Canberra with promise of more dank rainy-ness in Sydney for our arrival. We didn’t even pack coats, we were so hopeful the weather man got it wrong. Three-quarters of the way to Sydney, we were thankful we’d at least packed a couple […]
It’s a Sweet Life – The Ultimate Family Road Trip
Goodie goodie gumdrops! Only four more sleeps and we are off on our very special road trip as part of the Renault Koleos test drive experience. For those of you who haven’t a clue what I’m rambling on about – our lucky duck nuclear unit is testing out a family-friendly Koleos for a whole month, […]
Our Family’s New Five Door Baby
She has arrived! Please welcome the newest addition to our family (temporarily, alas) – a brand new, baby blue Renault Koleos, delivered by gentlemanly car dealer, Glenn. Parked perkly and brightly in our driveway, the first thing I said when I saw her was “Ooh – she’s gorgeous!” and I guess that’s a good sign. […]
I’ll Take You Riding in My Car Car
I’m so excited. In around two weeks’ time, Renault is delivering a brand new Koleos to our house. Then, they’re going to leave it with us for a whole month – and I’m going to drive that baby, and drive it and drive it and test it and suss it right out. We’re even going […]
Car Advice for Women: Be a Label Lover
We all love our labels. Some labels carry brand names that make us feel cool, while other labels provide us with valuable information, such as how many grams of fat are in each biscuit. When it comes to cars, labels can be just as important. I’m not talking about the one that sits in the […]
Top 10 Fuel Efficient Cars in Australia
The high cost of petrol is getting a lot of people thinking about their current car. If you have made the decision to purchase a new car and fuel efficiency is key, use the following list to facilitate the process. Note that the figure shown is based on a “combined cycle” which is based on […]
Get Optimum Fuel Efficiency out of your car
There is a standard list of things every driver should do in an effort to improve fuel efficiency. Saving on petrol is not just in the type of car you own, but in how you drive it and how you maintain it. For starters, your driving habits need to change to save on petrol. Think […]
Motor Vehicle Maintenance Checklist
Vehicle maintenance is not a tedious chore. In fact, making sure your car runs properly with scheduled visits to the mechanic will most likely keep your car out of the repair shop and on the road. Most mechanics are honest, but some do try to convince you to perform maintenance more often than you need […]
Tips when buying a used car
People often ask me what they can do to get a good used vehicle for a good price. While the answer isn’t always simple, it’s safe to say there is a little bit of information that can go a long way toward that goal. Here are three tips that if followed, will benefit you the […]
BMW 7 Series will read speed limit signs on the move
A new BMW that reads speed limit signposts and variable speed limit signs and shows the limit in the instrument cluster has been unveiled. Speed Limit Display ensures drivers always know what speed zone they are in when driving. This is especially important on roads which may have several different speed zones, or variable speed […]
Safe Motor Vehicles Under $30,000
NRMA Motoring & Services/ANCAP The Australasian New Car Assessment Program’s (ANCAP) has announced that two more vehicles costing less than $30,000 have received a five-star crash test rating. NRMA Motoring Research Manager Jack Haley said the trend towards vehicles offering more protection continues and ANCAP was now working cooperatively with some manufacturers to assist in […]