* Wash your car with a hair conditioner containing lanolin. You'll become a believer when you see the freshly waxed look, and when you find that the surface will repel rain. * When it rains after a long dry spell, a dirty windscreen turns into one big mess. Get rid of streaks and blotches by pouring coca cola over the glass. (Stretch a towel along the bottom of the … [Read more...] about Tips on car care
Tips & advice
Used car buying guide
Buying a used car can be a minefield. Do you go for a “sold new” in New Zealand example, or pick your way through used Japanese imports. Whatever, here are a few words of advice to help you through the buying process. [highlight]1. Stick to a budget.[/highlight] Not for just the cost of the car – but for the registration, insurance, and running costs. If you need a loan, … [Read more...] about Used car buying guide
Greg Murphy’s driving tips
Race drivers and qualified driving instructors use the same message at driver training days at tracks like Hampton Downs. It is: brake in a straight line, let the car roll through the corners, get the steering wheel into a neutral position, don’t load up the tyres, look forward, keep looking forward, trust your hand-eye judgment ... It is all about how to work at one with … [Read more...] about Greg Murphy’s driving tips
Women’s guide to essential car checks
For many women, looking under the car bonnet is something we prefer to leave to the local mechanic. But knowing a few basic safety checks is important, both to keep you safe and to prevent costly repairs. Winter is an especially important time to ensure your car is roadworthy. Here are five simple checks you can easily learn to do yourself! 1. Brakes Listen out for … [Read more...] about Women’s guide to essential car checks
Keep your car performing properly and running cleanly
There are a number of things that you can do to maximise your driving time and to help keep your car performing properly and running cleanly. Look after your car Avoid cold starts Cold starts are where the journey that we drive is too short for the car engine to warm up to its optimum temperature, such as a short trip down to the shops and back. Short trips … [Read more...] about Keep your car performing properly and running cleanly