What is torque?
6 March 2023 by David Morley
Any discussion of car performance is usually phrased in terms of...Read more
What's the difference between power and torque?
5 October 2022 by David Morley
Q: What is the difference between torque and power? A: It’s the age-...Read more
Australians are very bad drivers: Why we need to change our behaviour behind the wheel in the name of safety and sanity | Opinion
16 April 2022 by Stephen Ottley
Nobody's perfect, I get that. I'm not saying I am the world...Read more
What to look for in a car battery charger
23 March 2022 by David Morley
As well as a set of spanners, a jack, screwdrivers, a hammer and...Read more
Everything you need to know to pass your driving test (update)
17 May 2021 by Stephen Corby
Here's a guide to getting you car driving licence in the various...Read more
L-Plate rules and restrictions for learner drivers in Australia
2 March 2021 by Stephen Corby
It’s funny how well we all tend to remember the golden glory of...Read more
How to check if a car has been stolen
13 May 2020 by Stephen Corby
It's tempting to believe that clever technology can outsmart thick-...Read more
Top 8 driving myths busted
5 May 2020 by Stephen Corby
There are plenty of alleged factoids we all take as read, like being able...Read more
Is it illegal to drive someone else's car?
12 November 2019 by Emma Size
No, it's not illegal to drive someone else's car. But you'...Read more
Top tips for taking your car on a track day
24 June 2019 by CarsGuide team
Ever tightening speed limits and heavy road law enforcement has seen a...Read more
Foolproof parallel parking
15 March 2019 by Iain Kelly
Australia, you have a problem. It seems like a simple task, but reverse...Read more
How to change a tyre
14 March 2019 by Iain Kelly
Learning how to change a tyre is a very important skill to have in...Read more
Teaching young drivers
5 March 2019 by Paul Gover
One of the most famous in Australia was the late Peter Brock, who did...Read more
Australian road rules: Everything you need to know
25 February 2019 by Stephen Corby
A quick how-to on understanding road rules in every Australian state and...Read more
How to look after your car battery and save
26 November 2018 by Tom White
It's the worst feeling: you're in a hurry, you hop in the car,...Read more
Is it illegal to smoke in your car?
13 November 2018 by Emma Size
No, it's not illegal to drive and smoke, but it is illegal to smoke...Read more
Is it illegal to drive in thongs (flip-fops)?
13 November 2018 by Iain Kelly
Driving around with loose-fitting footwear on, like thongs (or flip-flops...Read more
Tips for teaching your kids how to drive
2 November 2018 by Vani Naidoo
My cousin taught me to drive when I was 12. In a gnarly beast of a 4WD...Read more