Index Introduction Finding the right car Registration and insurance requirements Kitting out your vehicle Awesome and unexpected things to look out for on a roadtrip in Australia 1. Introduction Backpacking…
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Holden’s shown the Commodore’s replacement to dealers and it isn’t rear-drive or a V8. Looks like Ford might just have the upper hand beyond 2016. So, late last week Practical…
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Want to keep your car healthy in between visits to the mechanic? Easy, follow Practical Motoring’s six-step car maintenance basics checklist. 1. Tyres Get into a habit of checking your…
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According to new research, one in four young drivers admit to taking a selfie while driving. Despite what academics and wowsers would have us believe, taking a ‘selfie’ isn’t necessarily…
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Isaac Bober says the BMW M3 is more powerful, yet better on fuel than its predecessor and it might just be the best car he’s ever driven. Any good to…
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The future of motoring is looking more and more like a computer game. Don’t believe me? Then take a look at this virtual windscreen concept from Jaguar Land Rover. Only…
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Electric car maker, Tesla Motors, took to Twitter to confirm its third car - and it might just change motoring forever, says Isaac Bober - Editor - Practical Motoring. With…
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If someone says the words “Harley Davidson”, you might immediately think of loud engines, wide handle bars, leather, beards and tattoos. Safe to say, you probably wouldn’t picture an eco-warrior…
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The increasing number of modern cars arriving with daytime running lights seems to have caused some confusion on Australian roads. Here’s how to use your lights. SINCE 2011 ALL NEW…
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Are you looking for a new car to accommodate your growing family? Want something safe and spacious that’ll meet all your ‘family’ needs? Here’s our seven-step guide to choosing a…
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The 2014 Skoda Octavia is bigger and more powerful than its predecessor, and more practical too. Any good to drive? Skoda says this new Octavia RS is the fastest production…
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So the salesman told you your new 4WD is capable of fording streams, clambering up and over mountains, carving a path through the thickest of jungles, and tackling sand dunes…
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Despite what your next door neighbour might tell you, it’s still important that you ‘run in’ your new car if you want it to last, says Practical Motoring's Isaac Bober.…
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Aussie Driver Personalities Would you choose style over safety when it comes to buying a car? One in five Aussies would! According to our research 22% of Aussies value brand…
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Top Tips – What to look for when buying a used car When you’re buying a used car a little bit of homework up-front can save you a lot of…
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Top Tips to Make Your Gumtree Car Listing Stand Out More and more Aussies are heading online to turbo charge their car sale, and according to automotive expert Samantha Stevens,…
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