Opinion and Advice
Ute Buying Advice Guide
Did you know that for every five cars in Australia, one is a ute? Utes are uniquely Australian, with the first “coupe utility” rolling off the Ford Geelong plant in 1933 – a Model 40-A […]
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CTEK Gives Dad The Power this Fathers day
CTEK 12V 5 Amp Battery Charger Value Pack is the perfect gift for your car loving Dad this Father’s Day. The bundle includes the award-winning MXS5.0 Battery Charger, Indicator Eyelet M8, that provides a simple […]
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The Top 10 things flattening your car battery this winter
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
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
“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 […]
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Dealer Accessories VS Aftermarket Accessories
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
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 […]
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Big torque numbers a furphy for most ute buyers
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?
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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Single-Cab Ute with three seats?
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 […]