The 5 most important gauges your 4X4 needs
With a few gauges placed within eyesight we’re able to monitor the bangs and the whirs to make sure they’re banging and whirring in the way we want them to.
Maintenance
How to: 4X4 cleaning guide
Thrilling off-road adventures cover your vehicle in mud, dirt, sand and who-knows-what-other-muck. Check out our ultimate cleaning guide!
Your 4X4 Christmas adventure checklist
To make sure your Christmas road trip is as care-free as possible, here's our checklist to prepare you for your 4X4 adventure.
Six tyre tips to save you thousands of dollars!
Tyres are one of those grey-area topics that people hate to discuss. They’re expensive, they’re necessary, and a plethora of sizing options often opens a can of worms online. It’s easy to forget just how important these heavy rubber things…
Beginners up Big Red
Want to tackle Big Red, one of the biggest sand dunes in the Southern Hemisphere, but you only just started wheeling? This is the article for you! I’m an addict. There I said it. That fine powder rules my life.…
Failed electronics left me stranded in the outback and cost $12,000
Three weeks stranded in the outback, and a $12,000 bill for their troubles. How one couple's dream trip turned sour
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.
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…
New Mitsubishi warranty in breach of the law?
Could the new Mitsubishi warranty of 10-years/200,000km be in breach of Australian Consumer Law? The new Mitsubishi warranty period of 10-years/200,000km could be in breach of Australian Consumer Law (ACL) according to the Australian Automotive Aftermarket Association (AAAA). As recently…
