Automatic transmissions, or automatic gearboxes, are generally baffling to many motorists. Only a few people who are well-versed with these complex transmissions actually understand how they work. Regardless, every motorist needs to know when they are experiencing auto transmission problems so they can have the problems fixed as soon as possible. This is because transmission problems, if ignored, can quickly exacerbate and result in soaring repair costs that hurt your wallet. [Read More]

Your car's differential system is a set of gears attached to each wheel; these gears allow two wheels to rotate at different speeds even though they're attached to each other. When your car turns a corner, the wheels on the inside of that turn will travel less distance so they actually need to move slower than the wheels on the outside of the turn. The differential gears are what allow them to do this, and when the differential system needs repairs, you may note problems turning your car or steering it. [Read More]

Australia is one of the few developed countries where drivers drive on the left side of the road (and steering wheels are on the right of the car). This can be quite confronting for drivers who are not used to driving on this side of the road, even if they are otherwise experienced. Here are some tips to help you get used to driving on the 'right' (actually left) side of the road. [Read More]

When backpackers come to Australia for a gap year, taking a road trip is often right up there with walking across the top of the Sydney Harbour Bridge, meeting a kangaroo, and diving the Great Barrier Reef. What with the country's wide open roads and long distances between major cities, renting a vehicle is a great idea. Of course, you'll still need to decide exactly what kind of vehicle would be best, and anyone looking to save money on accommodation will probably put a campervan at the top of their list. [Read More]