Want the latest in

Advice?

Join thousands of readers who get the latest updates, trends, and insights straight to their inbox.

By subscribing to our newsletter, you help us remain free for all.

Advertisement

Advice

HOW TO DRIVE ON SAND WITHOUT GETTING STUCK

It’s interesting to think that most people lose their off-road virginity on sand. It’s often the first place that you go to see if you actually like four-wheel driving. And it’s probably the single biggest reason why there aren’t four-billion…

7 REASONS BIG LIFTS STINK FOR TOURING 4X4s

I’m going to let you in on a secret: 4X4s don’t need big lifts to go off-road. Sure, if hard-core competition is your thing, you might disagree – but for 99% of off-road tourers, a reputable off-the-shelf 35mm/50mm lift kit…

How To Use A Snatch Strap

Snatch straps and recovery kits go together like summer arvo’s and BBQs with good mates. They’re a fantastic invention capable of un-stucking the most stuck 4×4 and let pint-sized Jimny’s go toe-to-toe with Hummers. But they can ruin your day…

OLD TRICKS FOR NEW TRUCKs

It’s a shame to say – but older, mechanical and live-axle 4WDs are slowly disappearing from our tracks. They are getting rustier and more worn out, gradually being replaced by the next generation of 4X4 ‘shininess’ with modern tricks and…

Is Your Battery Weighing You Down?

If your 4×4 is set up for camping or touring, chances are you’ve got a lot of equipment coming with you. From fridges to tables, sleeping gear to cooking setups, and of course the battery to keep it all going…

Myth Busters

A million years ago when 4WDing first started becoming mainstream your sources of information were reasonably solid. Magazine, or tv shows. If they published crap myths there’d quickly be an up-roar; and the offending journalist would be marched back to…

Club 4X4 improved roadside assistance

Club 4X4 is excited to announce major improvements to its Roadside Assistance program, thanks to a new partnership with Digicall Assist – one of Australia’s most innovative Roadside Assistance providers. The new Roadside Assistance offering from Club 4X4 will triple…

Get your 4×4 ready for summer

Summer is coming, lockdowns are lifting, and the weather is heating up. If there’s ever been a better time to start eyeing off some serious long distance 4×4 adventures we’d like to hear about it. It’s not all sunshine and…

Hr 01+matthew+callachor+3090

How to buy a car and not get burned.

If you’ve been looking on with envy at everyone out in their new 4WDs enjoying our Aussie bush, you may be ready to join them and buy a new or used car. Bill Tsouvalas, Managing Director at Savvy, has some…

How to catch barramundi

Words and images: Scott Amon Have you ever wanted to know how to catch barramundi? Well, now is the time to head north… so it’s also time for Scott Amon to show us how. Why would you want to catch…

Club 4X4 main

Club 4X4 updates policy wording

Four-wheel drive insurance specialist Club 4X4 has announced some updates to its Policy Wording effective for policies purchased or renewed on or after 5 April 2021. According to General Manager Kalen Ziflian, the changes are designed to simplify the policy…

Advertisement