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Maintenance & Reliability
Toyota LandCruiser 300 problems: The faults, fixes and what to look for
Thinking about buying a Toyota LandCruiser 300? Discover the most common problems, reliability concerns, faults and fixes before you buy.
Mazda BT-50 common problems: what to look for before you buy
Learn the most common Mazda BT-50 problems, what causes them, how to fix them, and which model years are the best to buy.
A snorkel won’t save your starter motor – OEX thinks this will
OEX has launched a new range of water-resistant starter motors designed to help protect your 4WD from water-related electrical failures.
Ford Everest common problems: What to look for before you buy (& how to fix them)
Discover the most common Ford Everest problems, including wet belt failures, transmission faults, EGR issues and reliability concerns before you buy.
Common Toyota LandCruiser 200 Series problems and how to fix them
Thinking about buying a Toyota 200 Series LandCruiser? Learn the most common problems, reliability issues, fixes and what to look for before you buy.
Toyota Prado 150 problems: Common issues, reliability & what to watch for
Thinking of buying a Toyota Prado 150? Here are the most common Prado 150 problems, reliability concerns, fixes and what to check before buying.
Toyota HiLux N80 problems: Common issues and how to fix them
Common Toyota HiLux N80 problems explained, including DPF issues, timing chain rattles, EGR failures and transmission concerns.
Next-Gen Ford Ranger problems: Common issues and how to fix them
Thinking of buying a Next-Gen Ford Ranger? Here are the most common Next-Gen Ford Ranger problems, faults and fixes owners should know about.
What are beadlock wheels (and why off-roaders use them)?
What are beadlock wheels? Learn how they work, why off-roaders use them, and where options like the ROH BL01 fit in.
How to service a 4WD at home (DIY guide for off-roaders)
Want to service your 4WD at home? Here’s a DIY guide to keeping your rig running strong for your next adventure.
5 Ways you’re accidentally voiding your 4X4 insurance (And how to fix it)
Are you accidentally voiding your 4X4 insurance? From gazetted roads to GVM upgrades, here are 5 common traps and how to fix them.
Get your 4×4 ready for summer
Get your 4x4 ready for summer with our pre-trip checklist. From wheel bearings to cooling systems, here's what to check before heading bush.
Mudlo Rocks Rainbow Beach strikes again: Another 4WD swamped
Heavy swells and incoming tides can easily pound your vehicle against the rocks or sink it deep into soft sand.
How to drive in mud – complete 4WD guide and tips
For plenty of four-wheel drivers, mud’s the real test of both you and your rig. It’s messy as anything, totally unpredictable, and can give you that brilliant feeling of conquering the slop or leave you hopelessly bogged and asking questions…
10 Sand driving tips
Beach driving has to be one of the best things about owning a 4X4, I reckon. You don’t need the latest and greatest mods on your vehicle – most stock four-wheel drives are more than capable of driving on sand.…
