Top Tips to Give Your Car a Facelift: from DIY Paint to Car Freshener Recipe
January 30, 2021
Is your car’s window tinting peeling, windscreen cracked or just in desperate need of a fresh coat of car paint? Does it have good bones, but need a little pick-me-up aesthetically? If you’re feeling frustrated (and even slightly embarrassed) when rolling down the road in your trusty car, but you’re simply not ready to part with your four wheels just yet, there are other solutions. You can give your car a little bit of TLC to make it look — and feel — like new. If it’s got good ‘bones’, there are various things you can do to breathe life... Read More
Your Guide to HUD: What Car Heads-Up Display Is All About
January 30, 2021
If you’ve always fantasised about bringing some car heads-up display magic to your car, you’re in luck. As fellow car-gadget enthusiasts, we’re here to break down everything you need to know about car heads-up display in our guide to HUD below. We all need a little bit of augmented reality sometimes. The reality is, your car can get in on the action too! However, there are a couple of things to keep in mind when using a HUD system in Western Australia. Keeping Your Eyes on the Road: What Exactly is HUD? In very basic technical terms, it is a... Read More
Auto Glass in Cars: What Are the Main Types?
January 2, 2021
Glass has been important in cars for decades, going right back to some of the earliest models. But auto glass has evolved over the years for both comfort and safety reasons. Using standard glass in windshields, for example, would be incredibly dangerous because broken shards of razor-sharp glass could cause serious injuries in accidents. But things have changed a lot since then, and glass technology has come a long way. Here, we take a look at the different types of auto glass used in cars today along with their uses. Laminated Glass Laminated glass is one of the most common... Read More
Innovative Glass Technologies Found in Modern Cars
January 1, 2021
Glass technology just never ceases to improve. We have come a long way since glass was first installed in early automobiles. Nowadays, cars are equipped with all kinds of different types of glass these days fitted with new tech for safety and convenience purposes. Here, we take a look at some of the main types of car glass technology that you can find in cars today. Infrared Glass Infrared (IR) glass, also called solar glass, is a type of car glass technology typically used in windscreen (often described as infrared-reflective windshields). It is found in cars from manufacturers like BMW,... Read More
What is ADAS Technology and How Does Its Features Improve Driver Safety?
November 23, 2020
Over the years, vehicle safety has become one of the most important areas in which the automotive industry has heavily invested in. Considering there was once a time where cars didn’t have a windscreen, safety technology of the 20th century has come a long way. Automotive safety technology has advanced in many ways, with modern car safety features significantly reducing the likelihood of a collision or accident, while providing a smooth and efficient drive. These new technologies, which are integrated into the vehicle, help automate, facilitate and assist the driver for safer and better driving. The technology is known as... Read More
Car Windows Factory Tint vs Film Tint: a Rundown
August 24, 2020
Surprisingly, the beautiful, tinted rear windows on your car don’t offer much protection against the harsh Western Australian sun. Known as factory tinted windows, they enhance privacy and reduce glare, but expose you and the car to the harmful UV rays. They also do nothing to keep your car’s interior cool in the sweltering heat. So, you must do more than match the front windows to factory tinted windows to enhance your car’s security and keep it cool in hot weather. For further insights into why you need to reinforce a factory tint, it’s important to distinguish between factory... Read More