It has likely happened to all of us: we’re casually opening the door of a car when another car or bike comes whizzing past, nearly hitting the door because they didn’t see it opening. Instructables user milesfromnelhu recognised the problem and decided to fix it by spray painting a warning strip on the inside of the door.
You’re driving home from work one day when the worst nightmare for a car owner happens: the ‘check engine’ light pops on. It comes without warning and with no explanation. For most drivers, this means a trip to the mechanic, but it’s not difficult to diagnose (and sometimes fix) yourself.
While many of Australia’s most iconic car brands are unknown elsewhere, vehicle manufacturing is becoming an increasingly globalised concern. But just how far can that process go?
We don’t generally think of the tread on tyres as a means to improve our driving, but it turns out there are some wear indicators that can help you improve your technique.
Petrol prices are a major concern for most Australians when they set their budget. If you feel like you’re suffering at the bowser, here’s the hard data: the capital city price for unleaded petrol rose by eight cents per litre over 2010-2011, with an average cost of $1.32 per litre. But which petrol retailers are usually the first to lift prices?
Feel like you’re moving really slowly when you head to work in the morning? Chances are you’re right. Figures on Sydney traffic speeds reveal the average speed of travel on major routes in the mornings is just 29 kilometres per hour — less than half the allowed speed limit.
Australians love their cars and drive them in ever-increasing numbers. We hate traffic jams but we don’t use public transport. Is there any way out of this mess?
If your travel plans this Christmas involve sitting behind the wheel for a few hours until you get to your destination, there are still a few things you should do before you leave to make sure that you get to your destination quickly and safely.
Petrol prices have been constantly rising for the past few years and before the world makes the shift to electric vehicles, prices are probably going to rise even further. One way to get the most out of the fuel you use is to check your tyres are at the correct pressure.
Having just returned from two weeks of driving through southern Australia with three kids in a small station wagon, I’ve come up with my list of five in-car essentials.
