Before buying a used car under $1000, it is important to understand the facts. There is a perfectly good chance you will search the internet and not understand the information given to you. This is due to lack of knowledge and research. It is important to find a reliable website that provides every detail about [...]
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Audi Q3 Set to Launch Mid-Year
April 13th, 2011 
Jeremy  The brother of the Audi Q5 and Q7, the Audi Q3, is set to start selling in the middle of the year.  With a diesel four pot and two petrol four-cylinder engines, the Q3 will be able to run 100km/h in 6.9 seconds with the 155kW to just 5.2 litres/100km with the 103kW 2.0-litre [...]
To Scrap or Not To Scrap?
April 11th, 2011 Jeremy Is your car no longer whisper quiet? Does it take all your strength to change a gear? Or is the ten year old paint job no longer sticking? Either way, it might be time to consider if your car is scrap. Â Although many of us grow attached to our cars, we cannot hide from [...]
NSW Speed Camera’s Audited
April 9th, 2011 Jeremy Do safety cameras really improve road safety? Or are they simply giving the Government extra money? In NSW they are preparing to audit all cameras including 172 fixed cameras, six mobile cameras and 60 safety cameras. Premier Barry O’Farrell has decided to conduct this audit to answer the concerns from NSW motorists that the only [...]
Australian Made Vehicles: Sales Plummet
April 7th, 2011 Jeremy Local car manufacturers may be in trouble as vehicle sales have reduced by 20 per cent within the past year. Imported models are taking over sales in Australia with a total of 83,146 vehicles sold in March whereas only 10,838 locally made cars were sold, according to the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries. Wagons and [...]
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Tags: Australian made cars, Holden, Hyundai, imported vehicles, Mazda, Toyota 
1 Comment »No Future For Petrol and Diesel Cars
April 5th, 2011 Jeremy By 2050, petrol and diesel cars will become non-existent on roads, according to the European Commission. Transport plans, which were announced this week, states that by 2030 petrol and diesel cars will be halved in European cities before being completely phased out by 2050. This has been decided in order to reduce greenhouse gas emissions [...]
Where to Buy a Car: Pro’s and Cons
April 3rd, 2011 Jeremy Where to buy a car from can be a difficult decision as each place has its positives and negatives. Whether it be private, a dealer or an auction, the homework should be done. Dealers Although a dealer may be slightly more expensive, they can offer peace of mind as they have to abide by a [...]
Posted in Car News Tags: buy a second-hand car, car auction, car dealer, private car seller No Comments »Maximise Your Trade-In
April 1st, 2011 Jeremy There are many reasons for why trading in a vehicle can be beneficial and being prepared will ensure the best deal is met. Reasons for Trade-in Trading in a vehicle can save time. Firstly, the car doesn’t need to be advertised when being traded in. Therefore, there are no ads that need to be written [...]
Japan’s Disaster: Global Auto Production Drops
March 31st, 2011 Jeremy Production lines halt worldwide as 600,000 vehicles may be lost by the end of this month due to the earthquake and tsunami in Japan. On March 24th, the count was 320,000 vehicles worldwide and this will continue to escalate as manufacturers begin to run out of parts and there is no confirmation of when the [...]
Posted in Car News, Uncategorized Tags: auto, global, Japan earthquake, Japanese car factories, Japanese cars, production No Comments »Tyres and Rims: How to Choose
March 28th, 2011 Jeremy When it comes time to buy a new car, the choice of wheels may not be up to you. When it comes time to change the wheels it is up to you and it’s important to know what tyres are good quality and best value for your money. There are different buying options to choose [...]