Fuel is one of the biggest running costs of owning a car, and a lot of what it costs you comes down to maintenance and driving habits.
Car paint finishes explained
Solid, metallic, pearl or matte: the finish on your car changes how it looks, how it is repaired and how much that repair costs.
A practical guide to preventive car maintenance
Preventive maintenance is about replacing parts on a schedule rather than waiting for them to fail. Here is what that looks like in practice.
Car maintenance tips from our mechanics
The checks our mechanics wish more drivers did between services. None of them take long, and all of them catch problems early.
What to check before you buy a used car
A used car can look immaculate and still have thousands of dollars of problems underneath. Here is what to look at before you hand over money.
Small fixes that make a big difference to how your car runs
You do not need a major rebuild to get a tired car driving well again. These are the jobs that give the biggest improvement for the money.
Getting your car air conditioning ready for summer
Car air conditioning tends to fail on the first properly hot day of the year. A little maintenance through the cooler months avoids that.
How to wash your car without scratching the paint
Most swirl marks in car paint come from washing, not driving. Here is the order we recommend, and the few mistakes that do the most damage.
Simple habits that keep your car on the road longer
Most of the big repair bills we see started as something small that went unnoticed for months. A few easy habits will save you a lot of money down the track.