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How to Get your Engine Ready for the New Year

As you’re getting ready to start the new year at school or work, you might be wondering how you can make sure that your car is as ready as you are to get back to the grind. Well, maybe you’re not 100% ready, but you still want your car to be running as smoothly as possible. Even if you don’t

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Which Areas in Brisbane Are the Busiest Around Christmas?

For most local and foreign tourists, Brisbane is one of the places to be during the weeks leading to Christmas Day. Aside from the amazing Christmas Day lunches that Brisbane restaurants offer, this state capital also has a list of fun-filled activities that anyone, including those who get to celebrate the holidays alone, can enjoy. Why spend Christmas in Brisbane?

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Which Areas in Melbourne Are the Busiest Around Christmas?

Christmas is the most awaited time of the year for most people around the world, as it is observed as the season of giving and spending time with family and friends. One of the things people look forward to during this time is the Christmas dinner, which tightens family bonds. Certain areas in Melbourne are crowded with vehicles and people

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Which Areas in Sydney Are the Busiest Around Christmas?

No matter where you are in the world, people celebrate Christmas Day not only on the date itself, but also in the whole month of December. As a matter of fact, most restaurants and cafés in Sydney offer Christmas Day lunches as early as two weeks before the actual holiday. Being the most populous city in the country, Sydney draws

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Where to Go When You Want a Track Day

Sydney Motorsport Park Mount Panorama Circuit Albert Park Valvoline Raceway Phillip Island Circuit There’s nothing quite like the thrill and excitement of speeding cars, which is why motor racing is such a popular sport in Australia. It’s common for motor racing enthusiasts to organise track day events, where hobbyists can compete, have fun and experience the rush of a good

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Car Insurance Premiums in Australia: Who pays more?

Whether you are road tripping across the country with friends, taking the kids to the coast for a holiday, or driving to and from work, car insurance can bring a level of financial protection in case something unexpected happens to your vehicle. Premiums for this cover vary based on a range of factors such as your age and gender, the

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When Should I Get My Car Serviced?

Some car buyers opt to buy a brand-new vehicle in the hopes of skimping on car service. However, a car service is necessary—especially if you want to keep driving your vehicle problem-free. Unfortunately, most car owners only scramble to type ‘car service near me’ on their mobile devices when it’s already too late, such as when the vehicle is making

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Grown Up Guide 101 – How to Change a Tyre

There are many components that make a car run smoothly. Tyres are perhaps one of the more obvious components. Changing a tyre should be a necessary skill for everyone, however that’s not always the case. Whilst it seems complicated, the mechanics of changing a tyre are relatively straightforward and simple to follow. Our guide to changing a tyre will help

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Secure Parking vs. Wilson Parking vs. Parkhound

If you live in a heavily populated city, chances are you struggle with parking, especially if you need to park near a busy train station or public transport depot or drive to work. More often than not, you’ll have to circle around the block a few times before a vehicle finally vacates its spot for you to fill. In a

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