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How Long Should a Car Battery Last and How to Preserve Its Life

Understanding Car Battery Lifespan Car batteries are essential for the smooth operation of your vehicle, powering everything from starting the engine to running electronic systems. On average, a car battery lasts between three to five years, with factors such as...

Upgrading Your Car’s Performance: What You Need to Know

If you’re a car enthusiast, you may be looking for ways to upgrade your car’s performance to get the most out of your driving experience. However, before you start making modifications to your vehicle, it’s essential to understand what you’re...

How to look after your car off road

With the holidays coming, it means lots of people are looking to go away and take their 4WD’s off-road for an adventure. There is a lot of fun when it comes to going off-road. Kids (and adults) love bouncing around, exploring new areas and adventure. However, it is...

Driving and Mobile Phones

To keep yourself and other road users safe your full attention is needed when driving. Driving while using a mobile phone held in your hand is illegal—even if you’re stopped in traffic. This means you can’t: hold the phone next to or near your ear with...

What are Extended Service Intervals?

So you may be aware that car manufacturers now offer ‘extended service intervals’. While traditionally the motor mechanic industry has recommended that a car is serviced every 6 months or 10,000km (whichever happens first), manufacturers now are providing 12 month car...