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If you’ve ever eased off the accelerator because someone’s sitting on your bumper, you’re not alone.

By now, putting a seatbelt on as soon as you get behind the wheel of a car or jump in the passenger seat is an autopilot action.

It stands to reason that the more demerit points you notch up, the less rosy your driving record will look.

Driving offences such as creeping over ​the speed limit or failing to buckle up can not only put you and others at risk on the road, they can also attract demerit points on your driver’s licence.

Long weekend around the corner?

If you’ve ever found yourself glancing at the speedometer and wondering, “Wait… what’s the speed limit here again?

School zone times – those mandated weekday periods with reduced speed limits – exist all over Australia.

If you’ve felt inspired to give the cupboard under your bathroom basin or kitchen sink a proper spring-clean recently – nice work!

Whether you’re zipping around town or hitting the highway for a family road trip, driving a car with good fuel economy could help you save money at the petrol pump – and make a smaller impact on the planet too.

Aussies love a long weekend or holiday season road trip complete with delicious snacks, a classic driving playlist and no chance of hearing from the boss!

Electric cars are zipping around on Australian roads in record numbers.

The arrival of bold challenger brands in Australia’s electric vehicle (EV) market is starting to ease one of the key pain points for aspiring EV owners: price.

Whether you’re entering the world of car insurance with your first set of wheels, looking to upgrade your current level of cover, or shopping around insurance companies for more competitive options, we all want to lock down the best deal.

Hybrid has become the buzzword of Australia’s new car market – and cheap hybrid cars have never been more plentiful.

It wasn’t that long ago that the best electric cars in Australia cost a small fortune, barely seated four adults and needed to be plugged in after not much more than 100 kilometres on the road.

If you have young children, you’ve likely had to rush them to hospital with an accidental injury at some stage.

Whether you’ve noticed water damage on your ceiling or you’re dealing with the fallout of our unpredictable Australian weather, a leaking roof is never good news.

We’ve all been there – you’re just about to put something in the oven or start streaming your favourite show, and bam!

Imagine waking up to the rugged beauty of the Australian Outback, your 4WD caravan set up off the beaten track, far from the trappings of urban life.

What’s the best 4WD in Australia?

AWD vs 4WD – in the world of cars, what’s the difference?

Is there any better feeling than the freedom of sailing with the warm sunshine and briny breezes?

From Albany, WA to Jervis Bay, NSW and all the way inwards to Kati Thanda-Lake Eyre, SA, Australia is blessed with an epic coastline and diverse waterways that extend right into the Red Centre.

Even if a chip in your car windscreen seems small and insignificant, or isn’t in your line of sight, you might want to consider getting it fixed.