Travelling with a dog these holidays? How to safely restrain your dog
According to RSPCA, 19 percent of dog owners take their pets with them on holiday. Considering a study found that almost half of Aussies now own at least one dog, that’s a lot of dogs in cars.
However, cars are built for the safety of humans, not pets.
Top 5 safety tips for driving this Easter Long Weekend
Planning a road trip this Easter long weekend? You’re not alone. With the four day weekend coinciding with the school holidays in most states, it’s a busy time of year to travel.
But, it’s also one of our deadliest. Last year in NSW alone, there were 7 fatalities recorded from Thursday to Easter Monday, and more than 4,500 drivers were hit with fines. An estimated 4 million Aussies travelled by air and road around the country. So, how can you stay safe on the road?
Filled For Life? The Truth About Automatic Transmissions
“Oh, you don’t have to change the automatic transmission fluid,” he said. “It’s filled for its lifetime.” He was a university professor (in the field of biomechanics) so I assumed he knew what he was talking about. However, things didn’t go so smoothly when his automatic transmission tried to change gears later. Turns out that biomechanics experts aren’t actual mechanics!
The idea of having a fluid in your car that doesn’t ever need to be replaced or topped up sounds great. We should be topping up everything else on a regular basis, from the radiator to the window washing fluid to the oil. Not having to do this for the transmission fluids sounds almost too good to be true.
Your Guide to Car Body Types – Part 2
If you’re in the market for a new car, you’ve probably been thorough with your research as you narrow down your selection. But if you’re still sitting on the fence, identifying the vehicle you need can sometimes be difficult if you don’t understand how that is influenced by the body type of each car.
Not only can the body of a car have a bearing on overall ride comfort and performance, but it can influence your ongoing ownership costs. Here, in part 2 of this guide, we take a look at the various car body types to enable you to frame your buying decision.
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