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 PalmerApr 292 minWhat Is Going On In The Used Car MarketWith 5 year old cars selling for as much as new cars and slightly used Landcruiser's and Patrol's going for 2-3x what they were a year...
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...
Lachlan PalmerDec 2, 20213 minGift Ideas For Car EnthusiastsMuch like our blog about gifts for mechanics last week, car enthusiasts are some of the most painful people to buy gifts for....
Lachlan PalmerOct 15, 20213 minWhy Are My Brakes Squealing?If you’ve ever experienced a bad brake squeal on your car, you know it’s one of the most awful sounds known to mankind. But what causes...
Lachlan PalmerOct 7, 20213 minHow Can I Keep My Car Cool In Summer? (Overheating)As you might have realised, Australia is a very hot country to live in. Though you might not know it, if you’re feeling a little hot your...
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 PalmerMay 7, 20212 minWhat Should You Check When Buying A Used Car?Buying a used car is an exciting and stressful time for any buyer but, there’s a couple of things that you can look out for that make the...
Lachlan PalmerMar 5, 20212 minHow To Check Your Car Battery (And Alternator)Modern car batteries are an amazing piece of technology and from running the radio to starting the motor, it plays a part in many things....
Lachlan PalmerFeb 25, 20212 minIs a LED Lightbar Or LED Driving Lights Best For Me?This is a debate that rages on in the mind of our mechanics and 4x4 enthusiasts constantly and is a valid debate. The problem with LED...
Lachlan PalmerFeb 17, 20211 minAre LED Lightbars/Driving Lights A Good InvestmentYou’ve probably seen a tonne of 4x4’s and utes with huge light bars and racks of spotlights recently. LED driving lights or LED lightbars...
Lachlan PalmerJan 16, 20212 minWhy You Shouldn’t Drive On Old TyresTyres are a one of those few things about vehicle ownership that you almost never want to leave to chance but, we spend so much time...
Lachlan PalmerDec 29, 20202 minWhy Does My A/C Smell So Bad?There is near on nothing worse than having a bad smell from your A/C in the middle of summer. Having to put your windows down to blow 40+...
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 PalmerDec 9, 20202 minShould You Get An OBD2 Scanner?Is it true that mechanics can just plug into a computer to tell what’s wrong with a car? Can vehicle owners used the same systems, such...
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 21, 20202 minWhy Does My Car Shudder When I Brake?Shuddering brakes are a super common issue on many cars but, can be concerning and extremely annoying over time. So why does a car shake...
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...