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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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Top 15 Affordable Restaurants in Sydney

Maybe Frank William Blue Dining Pony Dining The Rocks El Jannah Ho Jiak Haymarket Hawa Charcoal Chicken Bourke Street Bakery La Reina Hole in the Wall: Sandwich Factory Workshop Espresso Bar Luca Chicken & Sons Cow & the Moon Spice Alley Le Monde Cafe Sydney is one of the many beautiful cities in Australia. if you’re a foodie, you will definitely enjoy

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Garages for Sale

Imagine leaving your house an hour early but still finding yourself running late for a very important appointment. This is because you have been circling the block for the past hour, looking for an empty car space in the parking garage near your office. You have also been unable to locate an available street parking space. It’s just a constant

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The Top 10 Most Expensive Classic Cars

Australia is a nation of car-loving people. With a vast road network that connects cities and suburbs, the high-income country has become a preferred market of many global car brands.  Australians have also designed cars for local companies such as Holden and for international car brands such as Ford, Chrysler, Volkswagen and Leyland. While Australians are a very nationalistic people,

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How to Ensure Your Garage is Secure

Many people don’t think about their garages when they go away and the things that they have in there all that much. Here are some tips to ensure that your garage remains secure while you’re out or away. Switch to a heavy-duty security system Always lock the garage Cover the garage windows Don’t leave your garage door opener inside your

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Tips to Protect Yourself from Road Rage

Living around the city has its advantages, however this does not extend to parking. Road rage is prevalent in these densely populated areas so here are some tips to avoid these instances. Obey traffic rules Stay focused Avoid aggressive drivers Know yourself Do not tailgate Avoid honking unnecessarily Do not block the passing lane If you find yourself in a

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Top Parking Games of All Time

Sometimes parking can be a fun experience, especially when it’s part of a game. We have some options for the top parking games of all time: Board/Card Games Park and Shop Free Parking Parking Lot Online Games Parking Mania Car Park Challenge Driver’s Ed Parking can be a challenge for many Australians who fall victim to the daily parking mania

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