We are spoilt for choice when it comes to 4WD tracks in and around Sydney. Off-road discovery is all about packing the esky and heading off to find a new track and an idyllic camp spot. With an abundance of off-road adventures to choose from, we have compiled a short list of 4wd tracks within easy ...
I Accidentally Drove In 4 Wheel Drive, Now What?
If you own a 4WD vehicle you may not be aware of all of the different features and modes that come with it. I know I felt overwhelmed when I got my first 4WD vehicle. With so many different features on newer vehicles, drivers can easily mistake 4WD mode for something else. A common mistake made is ...
How To Repaired A Punctured Tyre
We all have or will experience at some point on our off-road adventures a tyre puncture. The question is how to repair a puncture and make sure we are prepared to do this ourselves and, on the roadside, when it does actually happen. Generally, a simple tyre plug will suffice but ...
Is a AWD Expensive To Maintain?
I am looking into buying a new AWD vehicle and I was curious how much it was going to cost to maintain. I decided to do some research and see if it was going to be expensive and how much it was all really going to cost. So, here's what I found out! Are all wheel drives expensive to maintain? Yes ...
Is A 4×4 Expensive To Maintain?
It is important to know what you are in for when it comes to your vehicle’s maintenance. Whether you are looking into buying a new four-wheel drive vehicle or already own one. This article will hopefully help to prepare or better understand what your vehicle’s maintenance needs are likely ...
What’s The Difference Between A 40 Channel And 80 Channel UHF?
The other day I was going through a list of things I needed for trip I have planned for later in the year, My CB radio was on there and I got thinking it might be time for an upgrade. As I started looking, I now see that 80 Channel UHF’s are all the rage, so I decided to do some research on the ...
How To Improve The Fuel Economy Of A Diesel Engine
Whether you are trying to save a penny or save the earth, fuel economy has been a healthy topic of discussion for decades. Diesel engines are notoriously known for their big gas guzzling capabilities so throughout this post, I have gone through some of the useful ways in which all of us can go about ...
Are 4×4’s Safer Than Cars, The Answer May Surprise You
When it comes to your safety or the safety of your family and loved ones you would like to think that no stone would go unturned in providing the very best options. Well we are very fortunate that car manufacturers have kept this in mind over the many years of developing and advancing cars over the ...
Can I Drive My Awd (All Wheel Drive) On The Beach?
The first car I ever brought worth more than $3,000 was a Subaru Forester that I use to have. I have always wondered how it would of performed off-road being an AWD, particularly on the beach, so I decided to find the answer. So, can an AWD (All Wheel Drive) drive on the beach? In short, yes! AWD ...
Automatic or Manual for 4-wheel Driving? The Answer May Surprise You
The debate between automatic vs manual for four-wheel driving is something I and fellow four-wheel drivers have been discussing for years. So, after doing some research and building on my experience of years of four-wheel driving, I finally came to a conclusion. When analysing every ...
How To Jack Up A 4WD – The Ultimate Guide
So, you have just bought your 4wd and your itching to take it off the beaten track, so you pack your kit and head off to the closest beach only to find yourself stuck and scratching your head on what to do next as the factory jack won't cut it. The two most popular ways to jack up your 4wd are ...
Will Self Driving Cars Take Over The Road
Will self driving cars take over the road? This may not be a subject you'd expect to find on my blog, but it's something I'm very interested in personally so I thought I'd put this article together. And what I'm talking about, of course, is self drive cars. Self drive cars are the talk of the ...