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7 Practical Ways to Save on Airport Parking 

Planning your trips in the coming months? These practical tips can help you save your wallet from expensive airport parking costs.  Despite Australians taking fewer trips compared to the pre-pandemic era, travel is more expensive than ever before.  The latest data revealed that inflation and soaring prices of hotels, flights, and rental cars contributed to a record domestic tourism expenditure

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6 Easy Steps to Perfect Parallel Parking

Don’t let the fear of parallel parking scare you from where you need to be. Here’s a step-by-step guide to do it right. For many drivers, it is the driving manoeuvre that causes them to break out into a cold sweat more than any other — parallel parking. And the parallel-o-phobia among Aussies is real. A recent survey by insurance

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7 Quick Tips to Improve Your Parking Skills

Mastering the art of parking is a crucial skill for any driver. Here are seven quick tips to help you park like a pro. To be a good driver, it’s also important to be good at parking. But let’s face it, no one’s a big fan of parking. From those who are just starting to feel comfortable behind the steering

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10 best driving schools in Sydney

Looking for the best driving school in Sydney? We’ve compiled a list of the top 10 schools in the city to help you find the one that’s right for you. Whether you’re a newbie behind the wheel looking to get your driver’s license or someone who has already covered some miles but wants to improve your driving skills on Sydney’s

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Everything you need to know about electric vehicle (EV) charging in Australia

Thinking of buying an electric car? Here’s the lowdown on the charging costs and your options.  The electric revolution has arrived in Australia, with the market share of Electric Vehicles (EVs) growing rapidly in recent years.  In the first six months of 2023 alone, 8.4% of new car sales in Australia were Electric Vehicles (EVs). The figures are up from

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10 hidden costs of buying a car in Australia

Buying a car? There’s hidden costs you should be aware of.  Australia loves cars, and the numbers can speak for themselves. The latest Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) census showed over 9 in 10 Australian households reported having at least one vehicle, and more than half boasted two or more.   In fact, 52.7 per cent of the Australian workforce depended solely

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