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Five Points to Consider Before Replacing Your Bonnet With a Carbon Fiber Bonnet

Wondering if you should replace the original bonnet on your Toyota ute with a carbon fiber one? There are pros and cons to both sides of the equation, and ultimately, the right answer depends on your objectives. Here’s a closer look at the facts you should consider: 1. Carbon fiber is lighter than steel. In most cases, Toyota trucks are made with steel, with some plastic accents. A steel bonnet weighs more than a carbon fiber one.…

Cars for Caregivers: Features to Look for When Buying Your New Vehicle

As a person who is new to the world of being a caregiver, you have quickly discovered not all cars are up to the task of transporting you and your passengers. While deciding that a new car is needed is not a difficult decision, narrowing down which car you are going to buy is a harder problem. By giving thought to the types of features that will best suit your new caregiving role, you can present your list of requirements to a car dealership salesperson.…

Buying a Used Car With Window Tinting: What You Need to Know

You’re buying a used car, and the one you are considering has tinted windows. It looks cool, but you’ve never had tinted windows, and you’re not sure what to expect. Here’s what you need to know: 1. Tinting can protect your health. If you’ve never thought about adding tinting to your car windows, you may not be aware of all of the advantages. Tinted windows are about more than style.…

Vehicle Cooling System Maintenance And Repair: 4 Mistakes Car Owners Make

Your car relies on an efficient cooling system to keep heat from the engine under control. Without continuous cooling, heat in the engine will soon build up, with potentially devastating effects for many of the car’s delicate parts. A robust approach to maintenance and repair is vital, but some car owners make serious errors. Find out about four of the most common ones here. Water-only refills Your car’s cooling system relies on a continuous flow of water, but this isn’t enough without anti-freeze.…

Your Campervan Sounds Like A Hot Rod: What To Do When Your Muffler Comes Loose

It won’t be too long before the end-of-year summer holidays are here. Packing up the family into the campervan and heading off to explore the country is something many Australians like to do while the kids are out of school. If you haven’t owned your campervan very long, it is always best before you leave home to know what you should do if you experience issues with your exhaust system. Not only can you make sure you are carrying the supplies you need to deal with a potential situation, but it also helps to make sure you’re not stuck on the side of the road in a blind panic.…

Keep Your Teen Out Of The Driver's Seat With These Great Features And Benefits

Teenagers and driving can be an unfortunate deadly combination, and in fact, 60 percent of teen deaths in Australia are caused by auto accidents. Whether the driving age in your province is 16 or 18, you may want to keep your teens as passengers for just a bit longer if you’re worried about their safety. To get them excited about their continued existence as passengers rather than drivers, consider looking for a new car that has some of these fun features and benefits:…

Choosing The Safest Vehicle For Executive Transportation

The 2015 remake of the original Mad Max movie will revitalise Australia’s love affair with the armoured car. The original three movies depicted steel-plated cars and trucks racing through the Australian outback in a post-apocalyptic era. While those were a fantasy, real life armoured cars have been gaining popularity here ever since. When you need to provide safe corporate transportation for important visiting executives, you need look no further than the cars used by world leaders.…