Ready, Check and Go
September 11, 2018
Is your car up to scratch? Finally the cold season is coming to an end and spring is about to bloom, bringing along a colourful array of wildflowers and the dreaded hay fever. With school holidays just around the corner and perfect weather conditions it’s time to hit the road…Jack! If you are planning on going on a family road trip these holidays then it is a good idea to check your car to ensure it is in best condition and running smoothly before embarking to avoid any breakdowns or mechanical issues. Here is a quick checklist of things... Read More
How Rain Sensing Wipers Work
September 3, 2018
Every year that passes technology seems to be getting better. We now have smart phones with facial recognition, smart TVs with motion sensors, smart homes you can communicate with, and even smart cars with rain sensing wipers. Now you are probably wondering how my windscreen knows when it’s raining, and you have probably been told that it’s just the sensors. But let’s get down to the science of it and find out how it works and how it will benefit you. The science behind the magic As you have probably already guessed it, yes the answer is sensors!... Read More
Australia’s Best Cars 2018 Winners
August 14, 2018
Thinking about buying a new car and don’t know where to start? Purchasing a new vehicle can be quite an overwhelming experience. You’ve got family members in one ear telling you how fuel efficient their Hyundai is and a car salesman in the other explaining all the extra features you can add onto your BMW. Who do you trust? Lucky for you, all your homework has been done for you through the program, Australia’s Best Cars 2018. ABC for short has been created by RAC with a selection panel of eight judges representing all state and territory auto clubs,... Read More
How to Get the Fog Off My Windscreen
July 26, 2018
Attempting to get out of bed when your alarm goes off has become a mission and you’re probably thinking ‘is it really that time again’? The mornings have become darker and colder, and it almost feels like you’ve caught a cold on that quick brisk sprint from the shower to your room. Shivering its way through one of the coldest months of the year, Perth temperatures in the metro area have plunged to as low as 3.8C, the lowest since the even frostier 1.7C in September 2017. Temperatures dropped even further along the countryside with Gingin recording as low as... Read More
Congestion Continues to Cost Australians
July 10, 2018
Does your daily commute to work feel as though it has increased over the last few years? You are now probably thinking about why you leave 30 minutes earlier to beat peak hour traffic, skipping breakfast to make that bus or sacrificing that extra 10 minutes of sleep to catch the 7:15 am train to avoid shoulder to shoulder carriages. Well to put it all into perspective, a report released by Tourism & Transport Forum and LEK Consulting, features Perth’s growing congestion woe with an addition of up to 25 minutes to your daily commute to work. The report analyses... Read More
The Dangerous Roads Close to Home
June 28, 2018
You probably drive down this road every day and you might not even know that it’s one of Perth’s most dangerous roads. The RAC has devised a list of the top 10 most dangerous roads and intersections to avoid in Perth, but what determines a road more dangerous from another? There are a number of reasons why these roads and intersections have been labelled as notorious crash sites, here are some examples: Denny Avenue X Streich Avenue, Kelmscott Arguably Perth’s most dangerous road/ intersection and has been wreaking havoc since the early 2000’s is only just a 150 meter... Read More