Driver's Essential

From tyre maintenance to driving safety tips, get the basic knowledge you need to keep you moving forward.

Brake Pad Materials: What’s the Difference?

Brake Pad Materials: What’s the Difference?

Organic, Ceramic or Metallic? Different vehicles and driving styles call for different brake pad materials. What material best suits your needs?
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10 Driving Tips for New Drivers

10 Driving Tips for New Drivers

Getting your first driver's license is an exciting step toward independence and adulthood, but it's also a big responsibility. Learn how to balance this new freedom with caution and safe behavior.
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The Worst Road Surfaces To Drive On

The Worst Road Surfaces To Drive On

Poor road surfaces can cause an array of problems - from burst tyres and warped wheels, or in more severe cases, broken suspension springs and damaged shock absorbers. Find out the four road surfaces that are terrible to drive on, and the damage they can cause.
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Ultimate Car Maintenance Checklist

Ultimate Car Maintenance Checklist

Caring for your car and keeping it in proper running order takes just a little bit of effort. To maximise the life and performance of your vehicle, here is a list of items you should check depending on the time and season.
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Get Better Fuel Efficiency

Get Better Fuel Efficiency

There's not much we can do to control the price at the pump, but there are ways to increase fuel efficiency and get the most of each tank of petrol. Use these tips for more mileage between fill-ups as well as more money in your pocket.
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How to Read Tyre Size

How to Read Tyre Size

No matter what vehicle you drive, finding the manufacturer-recommended tyre size should be easy. Learn where to find your tyre size and what it means.
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How to Check Tyre Tread Depth

How to Check Tyre Tread Depth

Heavily worn tread will prevent a tyre from performing as designed and can lead to unsafe driving conditions. One of the simplest, most common ways to check tread depth requires nothing more than a gauge and a few moments of your time.
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Performance Driving Series – Road Driving

Performance Driving Series – Road Driving

Certain aspects of track driving preparation can be applied to fast road driving - such as picking suitable tyres and the correct air pressure.
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What is TPMS & How Does it Work?

What is TPMS & How Does it Work?

Before the creation of the Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS), knowing whether your air pressure had reached unsafe levels meant getting out, crouching down, and using a tyre gauge. But how does TPMS work?
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Driving Safely in Wet Conditions

Driving Safely in Wet Conditions

Slick roads and reduced visibility can make driving dangerous. Do you know what to do to stay safe driving in rainy weather?
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