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Changing a headlight bulb isn’t difficult

January 2, 2025 murrellp@bigpond.com Aging driver challenges, Need to know

ANY DRIVE OUTING HIGHLIGHTS just how many drivers don’t know (or don’t care) that one or more of their lights is inoperable. It’s dangerous and unnecessary and, in our opinion, is another argument for regular

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VW announces service packages for vehicles up to 15 years old

October 7, 2020 murrellp@bigpond.com Buying advice, Need to know

THINGS JUST KEEP GETTING BETTER FOR car buyers with longer warranties and some innovative servicing deals. However, most existing owners miss out because they only apply to new vehicles. Not so with this deal. Volkswagen

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Is there any advantage to using premium fuel?

April 8, 2020 murrellp@bigpond.com Car care, Need to know

THERE HAS BEEN something of a propaganda campaign to convince motorists that premium fuel burns cleaner and results in better fuel consumption figures, but is it true? Premium fuel has a higher octane rating than

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Motorists unable to identify brake warning lights.

July 29, 2019 murrellp@bigpond.com Aging driver challenges, Need to know

A SURVEY OF 1000 British motorists (and sure to yield similar results if held in Australia) has highlighted a worrying lack of knowledge when it comes to car maintenance, warning lights and habits. The survey

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How to prevent your car looking prematurely old

June 7, 2019 murrellp@bigpond.com Car care

A car with well-maintained paintwork will always look younger than one with chips and scratches. but how do you protect that precious and vulnerable finish? SOME PEOPLE ARE obsessive about looking after their cars, parking

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Listen to what your car is telling you

June 7, 2019 murrellp@bigpond.com Car care

YOU MAY BE surprised to learn that your car is constantly talking to you. Only problem is, most people don’t listen, and that can lead to some serious expenses. Approximately seven per cent of all

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