Lachlan PalmerMay 213 minAre DPF's and EGR's Good?Modern diesels are a wonderous engine. Tonnes of torque available almost as soon as you put your foot down, incredible fuel economy and...
Lachlan PalmerFeb 232 minHow Can I Protect My Car From RustRust is a bit like the boogie man of the automotive world. It's also one of the few universally understood issues. No matter who you talk...
Bob MajeticNov 10, 20213 minHow Bad Are Workshops for The Environment?It’s not hard to imagine the damage cars can have on the environment, from the greenhouse gas emissions to the constant demand for fossil...
Lachlan PalmerAug 18, 20213 minWhat Is A DPF And Why Should You CareIf you haven’t heard of a DPF (diesel particulate filter) before, this surprising little piece of technology is one of the most...
Lachlan PalmerAug 5, 20212 minShould You Buy A Petrol Or Diesel CarWhile it seems a little pointless for our mechanics to answer this question (because no one has ever asked), it’s a part of buying a car...
Lachlan PalmerApr 30, 20212 minWhy Can't I Let My Car Run Empty?This is one of the few myths about your car that, while based in some truth, is completely untrue for most modern cars but has truly...
Lachlan PalmerDec 15, 20203 minOur 7 Great Road-Trip Tips (Surviving The Holiday Crazy's)The summer holiday road-trip is an age old Australian tradition that has caused many family fights and laughs alike. Though your kids...
Lachlan PalmerNov 29, 20202 minWhy Won't My Car Start?Modern cars are complex things but, over the last 100 years, there are some systems that really haven’t changed that much. The starting...
Lachlan PalmerOct 9, 20202 minWhy Do Diesels RattleDiesel motors are an absolutely awesome engineering feat and they have made a huge difference in the automotive world as well as the...
Lachlan PalmerSep 10, 20203 minWhat Makes A Good Tradie's Ute/4X4?Ute’s are one of the true Aussie icons and, having a good looking and good performing ute is one of the things that many tradies and 4X4...
Lachlan PalmerJun 11, 20202 minShould I Put A Catch Can On My 4WD?In the modern world and with high compression/low emissions engines, such as diesels, many owners choose to fit a catch can to their...
Lachlan PalmerMay 28, 20202 minWhy Do Diesels Take Longer To Start?Glow plugs are an essential part of a diesel motor and are the reason why diesels are able to start almost as easily as petrol’s. With...