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Putting the gear on reverse while vehicle is still rolling. All vehicles should be stopped, not rolling, before going into reverse to avoid damage to the internals of the transmission. This is true for both manual and automatic vehicles. Waiting until fuel light is on before fueling up. Yes we all live busy lives and […]

Did you know that you can power your car on soy beans? Yes! Bio fuels are fuels made from plant oils derived from plants such as corn, soybeans, rapeseed, canola, palm, cottonseed, peanut and even from recycled cooking grease. Typically bio fuel such as ethanol is made from corn whilst bio diesel is made from […]

Petroleum fuel starts off as crude oil that’s naturally found in the Earth. When crude oil is processed at refineries, it can be separated into several different kinds of fuels, including petrol, jet fuel, kerosene and, of course, diesel. Diesel fuel is heavier and oilier. It evaporates much more slowly than gasoline — its boiling […]

Are you an overseas visitor planning to visit Perth or maybe to move to this beautiful city of ours. The rules of driving in Australia are different to the rules in other countries, and they’re very strictly enforced. It’s good to familiarise yourself before you hire or buy your vehicle. Important rules to remember In […]

Winter is coming to an end and spectacular wildflowers have begun to bloom. Already now you can see magnificent flowers as you drive along some of Perth’s highways following the winter rains. There are many wildflower trails you can follow in WA from up North all the way to the South but if you don’t […]

Summer days are coming! Lovely beach weather and sunshine all around! But no one wants to be fried when they get into their car after a long day of being parked outside. Here are some tips to keep your car cooler so that you can enjoy your summer –   1. Use to sunshade of […]

Winter is well and truly here along with lots rain! Take care to drive safely in the wet weather by: stay informed – check main roads twitter or other traffic updates to see if there is flooding or accidents along your route. slowing down – posted speed limits are set as a maximum. Drive according […]

We all love public holidays, what ever the occasion may be. And lucky us there is one just around the corner – 6th March 2017 is Labour Day! But have you ever stopped to wonder what is Labour Day? These days we may think that the 8 hour working day is too long. We always […]

School holidays is over, but that doesn’t mean there is less to do in Perth!   While visiting all the great places in Perth, maybe you can pop in to see a few a these –   Perth International Arts Festival (10Feb – 5Mar) Theatre, circus, music and more! Check out their list on their […]