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Educational

How to Replace a Door Weather Stripping

A car’s door weatherstripping is a material that seals the inside of the door from the elements such as water and external air. We know air conditioning uses up fuel, and weather stripping saves you money by conserving heat energy from air conditioners and heaters.

May 29th, 2020

Car Reviews

2020 BMW M8 Competition

The 8 Series is generally seen as a comfortable two-door grand tourer meant for the longer journeys, but the M8 Competition leans more on the last part of its name to become more performance than comfort-oriented. The M8 Competition has Intelligent M xDrive capabilities paired with an Active M differential, providing for a great driving experience with a lot of potentials.

May 29th, 2020

Manufacturers News

120 Zero-Contact EV Taxis Set for a Trial Run in Sydney

The fleet of 120 electric taxis will be the first of 2,000 Chinese-built zero-emission compact SUVs, which are produced and imported by the Chinese automaker BYD and Nexport (ETaxiCo's parent company). If all things go well, we’ll find a viable and safe mode of transport during this pandemic.

May 29th, 2020

Manufacturers News

Aussie EV Charging Company Launches World-First Technology

Tritium, a Brisbane-based fast-charging company, recently launched a one of its kind Plug & Charge technology. The breakthrough couldn't have come at a better timing seeing as the automotive industry is currently transitioning to environment-friendly autos.

May 27th, 2020

Technical

Replacing Your Car's Taillight Assembly: A How-to Guide

Taillights are essential safety parts of your vehicle. There's no way a driver behind you will know you're braking unless you have functioning taillights. They are traffic requisites, especially when driving at night. With darkness and minimal visibility, the taillight will let the driver behind you know that you are there.

May 27th, 2020

Manufacturers News

Škoda Launches 4-year Transferable Service Program for Used Cars

Lately, Škoda announced that it was releasing a four-year service pack for its used car owners. The best part? Owners can buy the service package at any point in time throughout their ownership! This is a big deal, considering how normally, service packages can only be purchased at the point-of-sale when the car itself is bought.

May 26th, 2020

Educational

Can You Use Alternative Sizes for Your Car's Tyres?

The rule of thumb is to stick to the manufacturer-recommended tyre size. However, you can still use alternative tyre sizes for different reasons. Car enthusiasts do it to improve performance and add to the attitude of their cars. Others do it because they drive through rough terrains, and others choose them as cheaper options.

May 26th, 2020

Carpart News

Australian Manufacturer Wins 3-Year Export Contract for US Military Vehicles

2020 has been a tough year all-around for the global automotive industry. In Australia, however, the industry has been suffering its fair share long before the worldwide pandemic even began. The industry has seen car manufacturers leave the country, while businesses that remained have experienced drops in demand for new vehicles.

May 26th, 2020

Technical

How Do I Check for Differential Leaks and Change the Oil?

Keeping a car well maintained is challenging, there's no question about that. It is especially true when it comes to dealing with leaks. Sometimes, a leak that is not immediately fixed can lead to catastrophic results. Other times, the 'leak' that you're freaking out about might not be a leak at all; could just be harmless condensation that leads to water dripping underneath your car.

May 25th, 2020

Car Reviews

2020 Volkswagen T-Cross 85TSI Style

The T-Cross is a small SUV offering from Volkswagen which is set to join the ranks of the Toyota CHR and the Mazda CX-3. It is a new model lineup that is based on the same platform as the Polo hatch retaining a small powertrain despite the SUV body. The T-Cross addresses a significant gap in the SUV range with its more modest size compared to the Tiguan. The T-Cross seems to focus in style more than other elements. It appears to be more practical than the Polo considering its dimensions.

May 25th, 2020

Manufacturers News

VW Builds Another People's Car - But This Time It's an EV!

There is little doubt in our mind about the fact that electric cars will dominate the automobile industry by the end of this decade. At present, however, ICE vehicles dominate the market. What accounts for that slow uptake is the fact that electric vehicles are made of expensive parts and technologies, resulting in a product that most people can barely afford.

May 25th, 2020

Educational

Inspecting a Secondhand Car for Signs of Accidents

Several car accidents occur in Australia (or any other country for that matter) each day. Most of these are usually minor, but a few others are fatal. It is almost an inevitability for car owners. Majority of the cars involved in these accidents often come out with dents and scratches that can be fixed easily. Often, these cars are repaired under-the-table without being reported.

May 22nd, 2020

Technical

How to Detect a Bad Ignition Coil & When to Replace It

The ignition coil is a crucial electronic engine management component that serves an instrumental role in any car. It is a high-voltage low-current transformer that converts voltage from the 12V car’s battery into 25,000V to 30,000V to create a spark in the spark plug. This spark ignites the fuel-air mixtures in the engine, starting the vehicle. If the ignition coil is faulty, the car won’t be able to start.

May 22nd, 2020

Car Reviews

2020 Mazda CX-30 G25 Astina

The Mazda CX-30 bridges the gap between the CX-3 and CX-5 medium SUV. It seems to be based on the Mazda 3 hatchback, with which it shares many of the attributes and technology. The G25 Astina is typical of the in-betweener sized vehicles that are increasingly becoming popular among buyers.

May 21st, 2020

Manufacturers News

Seamless Online Car Buying Is the New Norm

The world is devising new ways to cope with the challenges posed by COVID-19. People wear masks when going outdoors, practice frequent handwashing, avoid high-touch surfaces, keep at least a 2.0-m distance from others, and shun crowded places. Before, these measures were imposed on people. Now, however, people take it upon themselves to avoid public spaces even when the government has started easing restrictions.

May 20th, 2020