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A new car comes with a manufacturer’s warranty that covers only design faults or defects that may occur during the period of cover.

As a result of intense storms, hail and flooding, thousands of vehicles are damaged in Queensland and northern New South Wales each year.

For many drivers, it is easy to exceed the speed limit without realising that you are doing so.

Burglary is an unfortunate fact of life in all societies.

Tyres are an expensive item on a motor vehicle, especially as that expense is multiplied by four, but by simply observing a few basic rules, you can extend their life considerably and save yourself a lot of money in the process.

Being burgled is an unpleasant reality that many of us have experienced or will experience in our lifetimes.

A fire’s a fire, right?

Thanks to modern technology, there is now a range of new security devices that can be added to your car to make it more secure and less likely to be stolen.

Keeping a vehicle properly maintained is essential for safety.

Even with home insurance coverage, house fires are a tragic and terrifying occurrence for any family.

While items like computers, electronics and jewellery can be covered by home and contents insurance, the replacement of your invaluable sentimental items is far more difficult.

Retreads were available for many years as a cheap alternative to new tyres.

Modern vehicles have a range of standard safety features that most of us take for granted.

Police are known to take two things very seriously and rightly so, speed limits and driving under the influence.

Electricity works silently behind the scenes in our homes, providing light, heat, food and entertainment.

This summer, thousands of Australians will head for the beaches and the outback to make the most of the holiday break.

When was the last time you tested your alarm system?

Renovating is the perfect time to upgrade tired old fixtures and fittings, and incorporating a few simple additions and alterations into your plans can give your home a whole new level of security.

If your roof is damaged in a storm, you may not be able to have a professional roofer come and fix it straight away.

Surviving a major storm is a cause for celebration, but once the worst has passed, there are other obstacles to be overcome on the path to recovery.

Your gutters are your home’s exterior plumbing, diverting excess water away from your house and yard.

Vehicle reversing cameras not only save money by reducing minor accidents, they also save lives by giving drivers increased visibility behind their vehicles.

While driver error is the number one cause of car accidents, poorly maintained vehicles also make a large contribution to the national road toll every year.

Time is of the essence when your car is stolen.