Month: August 2022

As the case between Twitter and Tesla CEO Elon Musk heats up, more information is coming to the forefront. Amid Musk getting access to a former executive and new developments related to a whistleblower, it has now come to light that the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) asked Twitter how it calculates the percentage of […]

As the case between Twitter and Tesla CEO Elon Musk heats up, more information is coming to the forefront. Amid Musk getting access to a former executive and new developments related to a whistleblower, it has now come to light that the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) asked Twitter how it calculates the percentage of […]

How-To Replace A/C Compressor Clutch and Bearing   Tools Need : *Nut driver/screw driver to remove fender liner splash shield. Mine were 10mm.*Long-handled box wrench or serpentine tensioner tool in whatever size yours is. Mine was aftermarket and used a 13mm. If you are fairly strong you can use a regular length box, but I’m […]

HOW DOES IT WORK? Some vehicles are equipped with a brake system that is called a disc-drum set up. This refers to the style of brakes on the front and rear of the vehicle. Rear drum brakes have been the standard for many years in the automotive industry. Drum brakes generally cost less to produce […]

Replacing a turbocharger can be challenging. Modern car engine bays are compact and many turbo units are fitted in confined spaces where tool use is difficult. Some vehicle manufacturers recommend engine removal to replace a turbocharger. To replace a typical turbo you’ll first need to remove: Remove all air intake ducting Remove turbo heat shields – With […]

ON SALE now from $35,930 and topping out at $70,190 (all before on-road costs), the T6.2 Ranger finally arrives after more than six years in development, with Ford Australia’s design and engineering centre in the north of Melbourne again being the mid-sized pick-up’s global home room.   The cabin has been completely redesigned, with the […]

THE FACT is a lot of Australian buyers will overlook the entry-grade D-Max SX 4×2 utility in favour of more highly specified, and pricier, four-wheel drive variants, even if the model tested here is more than capable of delivering on their needs.   Down Under, entry grade and two-wheel drive utes lose out to their […]

“Don’t wait until you need to find a body shop,” says Craig Williams, director of OEM Global Marketing and Services for Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes. “Investigate several body shops before you find yourself in that kind of stressful situation.” And, as with any business segment, there are some collision repair centers that are better than others. […]

The Mini Aceman concept vehicle debuted barely a month ago, but it’s already sporting a rather notable change. That’s especially true if you happen to be one of the millions of Pokémon fans around the world, and if you’re attending Gamescon 2022 this year, you’ll be able to see this shocking upgrade firsthand. Say hello […]

WOULD you believe that when the first-gen C-Class succeeded the W201 compact sedan (known globally as the 190E, but sold as the 180E in Aus) as the entry-level Mercedes-Benz in 1993, the car designed to democratise the Three-pointed Star would soon become the middle child in the brand’s line-up?   The launch of the A- […]