Car Advice

How does a winter tyre work?

Here’s how seven degrees separates your tyres when the mercury plummets

How to (safely) use a phone while driving

We break down the myths and misconceptions surrounding phones and driving. The facts may surprise.

Is the airless tyre finally going to bring about a puncture-free future?

Could Hankook and Michelin finally succeed in bringing this puncture-proof mid-2000s invention to passenger car owners?

Single vs Dual vs Extra Cab utes explained

Confused by King cab, Crew cab, Extra cab, Space cab and Dual-cabs? Allow us to explain...

Should I buy paint protection?

Offered as the first line of defence between the outside world and your paint, is ceramic paint protection worth it?

Chevrolet C8 Corvette’s brake pedal feel is adjustable

Chevy adds brake-by-wire to the C8’s arsenal – here’s how it works

New vs Used: Buy the new Chevrolet Camaro 2SS or get a used HSV GEN-F2 GTS

Both offer V8, rear-drive grunt, but which flavour is best – Aussie or American?

Are bigger engines better?

When it comes to the size of what’s under the bonnet, bigger isn’t necessarily better

Do I need four-wheel-drive?

You might think you want it, but do you really need it? David Morley helps you answer the question about whether four-wheel-drive – or not – is right for you

This is what the tyre of the future will look like

Tyre of tomorrow will self-inflate, be kinder on the environment and tell you when your tread is low

What is a recall?

The world isn’t perfect, and neither are cars – even brand new ones. But luckily recalls exist to correct serious issues that may affect your car

The cheapest ways to charge an electric car

Switching to electric power will save you money, but here’s how to make your dollars go even further

Top 10 tips for winter road trips

Here are some simple tips to survive a road trip over a winter long weekend.

Buy the new Suzuki Swift Sport or get a used Volkswagen Golf GTI?

Both the Suzuki Swift Sport and Mk7 VW Golf GTI represent high levels of bang for your bucks, but which is best?

Headlight technology explained

LED, Laser, HID and Halogen, let’s illuminate the differences between lighting technologies

How safe are EVs in a crash?

Can the safety of EVs match the safety of petrol-powered cars? We find out

Helpful features your car might be hiding

Ever noticed something in your car for the first time that ended up being life changing?

WhichCar should I buy - should we avoid small brands?

A young couple thinks they can get a new car bargain by shopping the smaller brands. Are they right?

Three exercises to make you a better driver

BMW’s Driving Academy highlights some common mistakes you might be making and how to avoid them

CSI Auto: How cars are the latest police forensics tool

If you don’t want the cops to track your movements avoid modern cars and don't even think of syncing your phone to them

Buy a new Ford Focus ST-Line or get a used Skoda RS 162TSI wagon?

Ford’s humble warm wagon goes up against the hot Czech load-lugger

Subaru X-Mode explained

If you own a Subaru SUV you may have looked at the mysterious X Mode button on the centre console with no real idea what it does or how to use it. Let us explain.