To clean car battery terminals, you will need the following materials: A wrench or pliers to remove the terminals Baking soda Water A wire brush or toothbrush Protective gloves Safety glasses To clean the battery terminals: Put on protective gloves…

In a vehicle with an internal combustion engine, a battery should have a life of around 5-6 years with regular use, but it depends on how you treat it. The majority of batteries are now ‘maintenance-free’, but that doesn’t mean…

As summer approaches, it becomes time to prepare your four-wheeled member of the family for the upcoming heatwaves, hot traffic jams, and potential road trips. We’ve put together a list of four easy ways you can get your car in…

If you’re running your air conditioning or you’re towing a trailer, you’re making your engine work harder, so it needs more cooling. An effective cooling system improves engine reliability and there are some simple checks you can do to keep…

The average repair cost linked to a car engine check is around $357, including labour and parts. However, simple car maintenance can reduce the number of costly repairs you’ll need to make, and keep your car in good shape between checks.…

If you break down, get a flat tyre or need to fix something to make your vehicle safe, having the right tools is essential. You don’t need many. All vehicle drivers Screwdrivers Things work their way loose with the vibrations…

Car ownership in Australia is high and over 90% of the population has access to a vehicle. Unfortunately, ownership also comes at a price not only due to the upfront costs of buying it but also of maintaining it to a reasonable…