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25 things to do on your 4X4 while social distancing
Right now, coronavirus is keeping us all at home, so we thought we’d come up with a list of jobs to keep you busy until this all blows over. COVID-19 has resulted in severe travel restrictions in Australia but there’s…
Ford Ranger Tuning Tips: Dos and Don’ts
The Ford Ranger is Australia’s best-selling 4X4 and when it comes to tuning there are plenty of options but here are our Top 5 Ford Ranger Tuning Tips: Dos and Don’ts. Words by Martin Donnon: The Duratorq Diesel 3.2-litre five-cylinder…
2018-2019 Isuzu D-Max recalled
The 2018-2019 Isuzu D-Max is being recalled because of the potential for the rear leaf spring to fracture and fail. More than 2300 Isuzu D-Max vehicles (2018-2019) are being recalled because of the potential for the rear leaf spring to…
102,616 Mitsubishi Tritons recalled because of fire risk
More than 100,000 MQ and MR Mitsubishi Tritons are being recalled over fears the genuine accessory towbar wiring harness could catch fire. Mitsubishi Motors Australia has announced an immediate recall on 102,616 Tritons (MQ and MR) with a genuine accessory…
Don’t panic. Bent Gladiator chassis isn’t actually a thing
Social media has been buzzing with photos of a Jeep Gladiator sporting a broken chassis, bringing up bad memories of bent Nissan Navaras…only this isn’t actually a thing. Ah, Book Face. It’s so good at causing panic. And it’s just…
Diesel Brothers busted for breaking emissions laws
Discovery Channel’s Diesel Brothers TV show have been ordered to pay USD$851,451 for their role in building and selling modified 4X4s that broke emissions laws in Utah. The stars of Discovery Channel’s Diesel Brothers have been ordered to pay a…
Jeep slashes capped priced servicing to $399 across the range
In a bid to rebuild consumer confidence Jeep has announced a $399 Capped Price Servicing program beginning in 2020 and that will cover its entire range. Jeep Australia has announced a flat $399 Capped Price Servicing Program for the first…
Toyota Australia recalls FJ Cruiser, Prado, HiLux and more because of a dodgy fuel pump
Toyota Australia has announced a recall on more than 40,000 vehicles including LandCruiser, FJ Cruiser, Prado and HiLux because of a fuel pump that could stop working. Toyota Australia is recalling more than 40,000 vehicles, including FJ Cruiser (2948), Camry,…
Brake dust as bad for us as exhaust fumes
According to researchers at Cambridge University brake dust is just as harmful as exhaust emissions. For years and years there’s been study after study released looking at the effects of vehicle exhaust emissions on humans. It’s the sort of stuff…
ARB releases 70 Series LandCruiser rear Air Locker
ARB has released an Air Locker to replace the factory diff lock in the Toyota 70 Series LandCruiser, it will be available from March and is priced from $1095. ARB has announced its new rear diff Air Locker for the…
Aussie-converted Ford F-250 and F-350 recalled for steering failure
Ford F-250 and F-350 2014-2016 variants sold by Performax in Australia are being recalled because of potential steering failure. More than 140 Ford F-250 and F-350 vehicles (2014-2016) converted to right-hand drive and sold in Australia by Performax are being…
GVM upgrades in Queensland made easier thanks to LS15 mod code
GVM upgrades in Queensland have become easier thanks to the introduction of LS15 which removes the requirement for a fully qualified engineer to sign-off on GVM upgrades for in-service vehicles, saving vehicle owners time and money. Finally, a bit of…
My Toyota HiLux fuel gauge is wrong…
The fuel gauge on my/the N80 Toyota HiLux seems to be a bit glitchy…when it shows ’empty’ I’ve actually got 25 litres left. And I’m not the only one… It’s no secret that I went and bought a HiLux as…
Takata NADI 5-AT Airbag recall could see vehicles deregistered…
With no new or replacement parts being offered, the recent Takata NADI 5-AT airbag recall could mean affected vehicles are deregistered… Currently, there are no replacement parts for the NADI 5-AT airbag inflator which was used in a range of…
Takata Airbag recall just got much bigger and more dangerous
A recall is being issued for vehicles with Takata airbags running NADI 5-AT inflators…yes, this is a new type of Takata airbag with a dodgy inflator. The Takata airbag recall (read: scandal) has just become a whole lot bigger and…
