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Toyota face $2,000,000,000 class action over alleged emissions defeat devices
Toyota in hot water for their Diesel engines again. A two billion dollar class action claims they've dodgied up emissions systems
The rise (and current fall) of diesel
Unsealed4X4 contributor Paul Todd takes a close look at what made the diesel engine so popular, and why it's going the way of the dodo bird
Pull the other one – winch maintenance is no joke!
Imagine this. All you know is there’s a stuck 4X4, and you need to recover it. You have no idea what 4X4 it is. Where it is. Or how it’s stuck. But you must go and recover it. Now…
Don’t get stuck in the bush – the spares you should carry
Packing up for the big lap, or just heading bush for a week with some friends? This is our guide to the kit you should (and shouldn't) carry.
Your brakes suck… But we know how to fix them
There’s an old saying that you should never cheap out on anything between you and the ground. Mattresses, shoes, tyres. It makes sense. Try and save a few bucks on a mattress and you’re potentially dooming yourself to a good…
What is brake fluid and when does it need to be replaced?
What is brake fluid and how does it work? Find out everything you need to know from replacements to the different types available.
Toyota recalls 26,000 vehicles in Australia
Do you own a Kluger Hybrid, RAV4 Hybrid, Land Cruiser 300 or Mirai? If you do, make sure to read this important safety recall from Toyota.
Cover multiple vehicles with Daily Drive Insurance
To make your life easier, Club 4X4 have introduced a brand new comprehensive policy for your day-to-day vehicle.
How to clean your 4X4 (we know it’s boring, but it has to be done)
We know it's a chore but cleaning your 4WD after you’ve taken it off-road has to be done. Here's how to clean your 4x4 thoroughly.
Seven spares you can’t leave home without
What spares should you carry in your four-wheel drive? Here are the definitive seven items you need to stash in your vehicle.
Ultimate 9 scan tools simplifies diesels
Every new generation of 4×4 we want more. More towing ability. Bigger power outputs. Improved fuel economy. Sharper throttle response. Cleaner emissions. We’re insatiable. You’ve only gotta read the comments of any new 4×4 release. Even with increasing power and…
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…
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…
How electronic traction control works
Words: Phil Lord What is traction control and how does it work? One of the greatest improvements on your showroom floor-standard 4X4 in the last 20 years is four-wheel traction control. While it’s not going to make every four-wheel drive…
New dual-diaphragm brake booster from Bendix
Bendix has released a dual-diaphragm brake booster upgrade for 4X4s that carry heavy loads and tow heavy trailers. Bendix has released the what it describes as the ‘Ultimate 4WD Brake Booster kit’ which uses dual-diaphragm technology to improve safety for…
