NRMA Motoring & Services and the NSW Centre for Road Safety have released safety ratings for used cars involved in crashes, and introduced a Safe Pick rating for the very best vehicles in each … [Read more...]
Tips for Dealing with a Mechanic
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 … [Read more...]
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 … [Read more...]
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 … [Read more...]
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 … [Read more...]
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 … [Read more...]
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 … [Read more...]
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 … [Read more...]
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 … [Read more...]
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 … [Read more...]
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 … [Read more...]
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 … [Read more...]
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 … [Read more...]
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 … [Read more...]
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 … [Read more...]
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 … [Read more...]