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The Top 10 things flattening your car battery this winter

July 14, 2022 Rob Fraser

A flat car battery can be annoying but it can be avoided. Today’s vehicles are packed with power hungry technology and, if you couple this with a change to driving habits post-COVID, a flat battery […]

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4 Major considerations to make when purchasing a van

August 15, 2020 Rob Fraser

Buying a new or replacement van for your business might seem like a simple task. But there are many factors to consider. A reliable van is an essential asset that can help many companies achieve […]

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Roadside Assistance For Breakdowns In The Bush

April 18, 2019 Rob Fraser

“Err… Will my standard breakdown cover this…” UTEs and 4x4s are built for adventure. You need to take them on a road trip to really experience the full utility, function, and sense of awe they […]

Opinion and Advice

Dealer Accessories VS Aftermarket Accessories

December 21, 2018 Rob Fraser

Dealer accessories vs. aftermarket extras Accessories – Buying a new ute or van is always exciting. From the test drive to choosing your favourite color, the whole experience is something akin to Christmas morning for […]

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Preparing Your Van For The Ultimate Road Trip

October 31, 2018 Rob Fraser

Vans and UTEs make great road trip vehicles. There’s nothing better than the feeling of being on the open road in a vehicle that you love. Especially when it comes with a 2.3 litre engine […]

Opinion and Advice

Big torque numbers a furphy for most ute buyers

August 8, 2018 Joel Helmes

Big torque – We’ve seen pretty much all the ute/pick-up manufacturers banging on about torque figures. Everyone wants to have the biggest Nm figure to go on their brochure, but did you know big torque […]

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Which Utes have AEB in Australia?

August 3, 2018 Joel Helmes

Autonomous Emergency Braking is a potentially lifesaving technology. We’re starting to see AEB on passenger cars at a steady rate and even a number of heavy trucks now boast the braking tech as standard. But […]

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Opinion and Advice

Single-Cab Ute with three seats?

August 1, 2018 Joel Helmes

Are there any single-cab utes that have three seats available? That is a great question that we got in from Rod this week. He goes on… “I’m a builder and I remember back in the […]

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Van drivers need to be extra careful

July 30, 2018 Joel Helmes

Every year we see more vans on the road as the trend towards online purchases continues to gain momentum. All these packages that people are ordering must be delivered to homes, what’s called ‘last mile […]

Opinion and Advice

How a one tonne payload can be misleading

July 30, 2018 Joel Helmes

Great, you’ve purchased a ute or a van with a one-tonne payload. It’s time to hit the road, first up you have to fuel it up and add your family. You might also want to […]

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