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Is contaminated diesel fuel putting your engine at risk?

March 4, 2019 murrellp@bigpond.com Car care, Need to know, Reader enquiries

We’ve been approached by a number of concerned diesel owners who have heard that contaminated diesel has destroyed more than a few engines, costing their owners thousands of dollars in repair bills. So, what’s the real

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How not to be ripped off by car servicing.

December 31, 2018 murrellp@bigpond.com Car care, Need to know

ONE OF THE MOST COMMON areas of dispute for many motorists concerns servicing and, specifically, whether the work has been done satisfactorily and at a fair price. Most drivers aren’t mechanics – if they were,

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Beware the hazards of the humble car jack.

December 31, 2018 murrellp@bigpond.com Car care, Need to know

FOR MANY DRIVERS, the need to change a wheel and tyre has simply never arisen, but a flat tyre can happen to anyone, and usually in the most inconvenient places and at the most inconvenient

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Want silky smooth paintwork? Here’s the trick.

December 6, 2018 murrellp@bigpond.com Car care, Need to know

FOR MANY FASTIDIOUS CAR OWNERS, the clay bar is a detailing accessory they wouldn’t be without. Others see it as a strange and slightly mysterious process used by professional detailers to remove contaminants in a

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Should I use an automatic car wash?

October 1, 2018 murrellp@bigpond.com Car care

AT SOME TIME OR ANOTHER, we’ve all probably heard that automatic car washes are bad for your car. Some people say that automatic car washes cause swirls, scratches and other cosmetic “injuries” to your vehicle.

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How to bring your car interior back to its best.

June 30, 2018 murrellp@bigpond.com Car care

There’s nothing worse than opening the door of a car and seeing a grubby, stained, garbage strewn interior. But bringing it back to its best, even if you haven’t done a thing to it for

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How to avoid making basic mistakes when you wash and wax your car.

June 30, 2018 murrellp@bigpond.com Car care

Australia is a harsh environment that takes its toll on car paintwork, bodywork and interior. A little regular TLC and attention can keep your car looking at its best. And it has a positive effect

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