Driver's Essential
From tire maintenance to driving safety tips, get the basic knowledge you need to keep you moving forward.
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10 Driving Tips for New Drivers
10 Driving Tips for New Drivers
Getting your first driver's license is an exciting step toward independence and adulthood, but it's also a big responsibility. Learn how to balance this new freedom with caution and safe behavior.
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Get Better Fuel Efficiency
Get Better Fuel Efficiency
There's not much we can do to control the price at the pump, but there are ways to increase fuel efficiency and get the most of each tank of petrol. Use these tips for more mileage between fill-ups as well as more money in your pocket.
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How to Check Tire Tread Depth
How to Check Tire Tread Depth
Heavily worn tread will prevent a tire from performing as designed and can lead to unsafe driving conditions. One of the simplest, most common ways to check tread depth requires nothing more than a gauge and a few moments of your time.
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When to Replace Your Brake Pads
When to Replace Your Brake Pads
All that get up & go doesn’t do any good if you can’t slow down & stop. Learn what to look (and listen) for, so you can replace your brake pads before it’s too late.
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How to Read Tire Size
How to Read Tire Size
No matter what vehicle you drive, finding the manufacturer-recommended tire size should be easy. Learn where to find your tire size and what it means.
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Tire Speed Rating: What You Need to Know
Tire Speed Rating: What You Need to Know
Most modern passenger tires bear a tire speed rating indicating the tire's designed speed capability. Learn what these ratings mean and how they can impact your driving experience.
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Basic Car Maintenance
Basic Car Maintenance
Working on your car isn’t the easiest task in the world, but neither is it the most difficult. Here's a list of our tips on car maintenance!
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My TPMS Light Came On - What Does it Mean?
My TPMS Light Came On - What Does it Mean?
The TPMS warning light will help warn you when your tyre pressure is too low and could create unsafe driving conditions. Do you know what to do next?
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The Worst Road Surfaces To Drive On
The Worst Road Surfaces To Drive On
Poor road surfaces can cause an array of problems - from burst tyres and warped wheels, or in more severe cases, broken suspension springs and damaged shock absorbers. Find out the four road surfaces that are terrible to drive on, and the damage they can cause.
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Three Driving Habits You Should Avoid To Increase Your Tyres’ Lifespan
Three Driving Habits You Should Avoid To Increase Your Tyres’ Lifespan
No matter what kind of tyres you use, it’s vital to look after them properly so that you can extract the maximum levels of performance and safety from your car.
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Car Detailing How To
Car Detailing How To
Your car could benefit greatly from a thorough detailing – right at home!
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Telltale Signs on Tires to Indicate You Shouldn't Rent That Car
Telltale Signs on Tires to Indicate You Shouldn't Rent That Car
Checking out a car's tires can reveal a lot about how the car has been treated both by the rental agency and previous renters.
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Performance Driving Series - Track Driving
Performance Driving Series - Track Driving
For the beginner ‘trackie’, you might want to simply turn up and have fun, attempting to attack the corners without any preparation beforehand. Here are some tips to get your tyres ready for the track.
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How to Change a Flat Tire
How to Change a Flat Tire
Knowing how to change a tire is a necessary skill for all drivers. Flat tires can happen anywhere, but thankfully, changing a tire isn't all that hard!
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Tire Alignment: What You Need to Know
Tire Alignment: What You Need to Know
Proper alignment can help your tires perform properly and last longer. But what happens when your alignment goes out of whack?
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Tire Talk
Know how run-flat tires work? How about tires rolling resistance? Tire Talk is where we dive a little deeper.