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# Check tread depth

How to: Check if your tyres are safe to drive on

And know the legal limit.

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Oct 24th 2016, 2:28 PM

# protect your engine

How To: Extend your engine's life by letting it tick over

Go easy during start-up to get that oil flowing.

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Oct 17th 2016, 12:34 PM

# use your head

Hack: Use your head to extend your car's remote locking

This unusual car hack can give the wireless signal from your car remote a boost.

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Sep 19th 2016, 2:32 PM

# wicked wheels

Car tip: How to get your tyres wheely, wheely clean!

These tips will make your tired tyres look brand spanking new again.

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Sep 12th 2016, 3:27 PM

# highway hypnosis

Car tip: how to prevent highway hypnosis

Avoid white line fever by keeping your brain active and engaged.

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Aug 29th 2016, 1:44 PM

Car hack: Lower your seat to lower your speed

Want that feeling of speed with out putting the foot down? This car hack shows you how.

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Aug 22nd 2016, 2:36 PM

Car hack: Turn up the heat to cool down the engine

Follow this handy tip to cool an overheating engine.

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Jul 29th 2016, 3:30 PM

Car tip: Adjust your headrest to reduce injuries

The correct head restraint position can protect you during a collision.

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Jul 25th 2016, 12:59 PM

Car tip: Lighting up during the day saves lives

Research shows that using your lights during the day reduces the risk of collisions.

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Jul 18th 2016, 5:08 PM

Want to stay a little bit safer while driving? Turn down the music

Research shows that listening to loud music can hamper driver reaction times.

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Jul 11th 2016, 12:33 PM

Where's the fuel cap? A trick to help easily identify what side to park against the pump

No more straining your neck out the car window to see which side the fuel cap is on.

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Jul 4th 2016, 3:07 PM

Keep your car super organised with our simple hack

Follow this tip to organise your car essentials and keep everything neat and tidy.

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Jun 27th 2016, 3:51 PM

Get a grip and get your car out of sticky situations

Follow these tips to get your car unstuck from festival mud (or snow or ice in winter!)

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Jun 3rd 2016, 11:39 AM