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THIS is the car that should well and truly secure Tesla’s place in the automotive landscape – or at least, that’s what logic dictates.   As a mid-to-large SUV it’s got the form factor that the bulk of family buyers want, and, coupled with an EV powertrain that boasts a highly usable 455km single-charge range, […]

THERE is a RAV4 for almost everybody in an 11-model range that offers front- and all-whel drive, hybrid petrol/electric and straight petrol powertrains. On test, we are looking at the mid-spec, front-wheel drive GXL hybrid that sells for $40,450 plus on-road costs.   RAV4 customers overwhelmingly choose hybrid variants for good reason… they’re cheap to […]

EV aficionados will tell you that electric vehicles are cheaper to fuel and maintain, so that means they must be cheaper to own and operate. EV skeptics will counter with the premium pricing of many EVs, something that’s quantifiable when a brand sells both a gas-powered and full EV version of the same vehicle. So […]

When you need to get your car back on the road as soon as possible, you’ll want to take it to an auto repair/mechanic company. But you don’t want to bring yours into just any shop. You want a reliable, experienced team that knows what they are doing. You want Sydney Car Repair for all […]

You’ve been in an accident and your vehicle needs repairs. If you’re like many of our customers at Sydney Car Repair, you want to know what to expect when it comes to getting your car back. After all, accidents are traumatic enough without having to add the stress of uncertainty into the fold.  We know […]

Some people might feel that their car has only been superficially damaged after a minor car accident. They might want to save some money by avoiding essential repairs and to get back on the road as soon as possible. However, this should be avoided at all costs. Here at Nova Smash Repairs, we are able […]

If you are a car owner, you will know all about dents and scratches, and no matter how hard you try, it is impossible to keep the bodywork free of these minor defects. Many things can cause this, parking in tight spaces is a major supplier of door dings and scratches, as people try to […]

A car accident can be shocking and upsetting, but luckily many of them are not serious. There are lots of modern safety features on newer cars to protect you from injury, so it’s often the case that the car comes out of it worse than you. However, being in an accident can be worrying, and […]

A clear windshield/windscreen is one of the most important components of a car, as it allows the driver to see through it and prevent accidents. There are two main factors that can affect your overall visibility – the first is when the windshield is not sufficiently cleaned and the second is when it’s broken or […]

What is a windscreen/windshield? The windscreen is a key component for structural integrity, supporting your car’s roof and adding rigidity in case your car rolls over. The windscreen is made of two sheets of glass with a clear plastic layer between them. These layers are fused together in a process known as lamination, which adds […]