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Know the Names of Your Car Windows
February 7, 2020
When it comes to replacing your windscreen, it’s fairly simple. But what about that tiny glass panel that’s attached to your rear door window? These days, you can expect to find more than just 6 windows on your vehicle, with a number of smaller panels usually found in corners. To help specify which window you’ll need repairing or replacing, here are the names of each individual window. Front: - Front Door Glass - Front Windscreen - Front Door Quarter Rear: - Rear Door Glass - Rear Door Quarter - Cargo Window - Rear Windscreen Do you need help with replacing... Read More
Where to Park Along Perth’s Beautiful Coastline
February 7, 2020
Discover 7 of Perth’s most breathtaking beaches and where you can park for free. If there’s one thing Western Australia knows how to do, it would be sunbaking on some of the most pristine beaches Australia has to offer. Sorry — world-renowned beaches* When summertime hits, Perth beaches pop off. There’s no better way to take advantage of a hot sunny day than to spend a day at the beach with friends and family, soaking up the sun’s rays and cooling off in the water. Here’s the dilemma. You’ve just loaded up the car with your beach-essentials, kids & all.... Read More
Buying Used Car Parts Checklist
January 13, 2020
Essential tips to help you buy high-quality second hand car parts for your vehicle. There are many reasons why you would be on the lookout for good second hands car parts. Maybe you are collecting classic cars and need parts to restore them. Maybe you want to extend the life of your current car and don't want to overspend on a brand new part. We live in a time where we need our vehicles as much as we need to stay hydrated, especially in Perth where everything is so sprawled out. We need our cars to drop the kids off... Read More
Stay Entertained On Your Next Road Trip | 6 Fun Car Games to Keep The Fam Occupied
January 13, 2020
Nothing beats the feeling of hitting the open road knowing you’re in for an action packed weekend filled with fishing, camping, off-roading and spending some quality time with the family. However, there’s just one speed hump you need to cross first: the long drive there. Long road trips can either be an enjoyable experience, with the kids happily sitting in the back laughing or sleeping. Or, they can bring out the worst in everybody — kids fighting and screaming, drinks getting spilled, or food getting thrown around. All this while being stuck behind a train of cars waiting to overtake... Read More
Is Australia Ready For Electric Cars?
January 10, 2020
We may not have flying cars or hoverboards just yet, but are we ready for electric cars? Apparently not, as Australia is currently listed as one the slowest countries in the world to adopt the electric car revolution. According to data provided by EV Volumes, China led electric car sales in 2017 with 606,000, followed by USA with 200,000, and Norway with 82,000. It is predicted that by the end of 2018 there will be a total of 2.1 million electric vehicle plug-in sales worldwide with 350-360k in the US, 420-430k in Europe, 1150k in China, and 160k from others.... Read More
5 Major Perth Road Projects Causing Motorist Mayhem
November 21, 2019
From road closures, reduced speed limits, detours and bumper-to-bumper traffic, here are some of Perth’s biggest road projects. Armadale Road Upgrade Location: Tapper Road to Anstey Road. Timeline: Construction commenced March 2018 and is due for completion by the end of 2019. Scope: Widening a 6.9 kilometre section, including dedicated turning lanes, intersection improvements and new shared path facilities. The Armadale Road upgrade is one of Perth’s largest current road projects that’s packed full of failed mergers, a zero tolerance for give way, and a bunch of frustrated drivers who just want to go home. This angst can be felt... Read More