Our blog features motoring news, tips and expert advice brought to you by the AA Motoring team.
Daytime running lamps (DRLs) have been around since the 1970s when they were introduced in Europe to increase visibility of motorists’ vehicles to other road users during adverse weather or lighting conditions.
Buyer’s remorse – that feeling of regret after a rush purchase has been made – is something we hear about from our Members relatively frequently.
Sitting in slow moving traffic can quickly cause engine temperatures to soar, which can take its toll on tired and poorly maintained cooling systems as there’s less air passing through the radiator.
Whether it’s on a long journey or just a quick outing down the road, it’s important to always have pets secured safely in the vehicle - for their safety, your safety and for others on the road.
When buying a new car, the importance of a road test is sometimes overlooked. A good road test will allow you to see if a vehicle meets your personal requirements.
Between January and December 2016, 45 vehicles available in Australia and New Zealand were tested by ANCAP and 43 of those vehicles received a 5 star safety rating – the maximum score available. Two models scored a 4 star rating, and no new cars achieved a 1, 2 or 3 star safety rating.
The temperature’s rising, and when it’s so hot outside that your ice-cream melts in seconds, you will certainly at some point be seeking cool relief in your car if you’re hitting the road this summer.
While age, mileage, and maintenance play a big part in vehicle longevity, daily driving habits can also have a big influence on slowing the ageing process. Here are six daily driving tips to help you keep your car in tip-top condition - and save you money at the same time.
The most important thing to bear in mind, first and foremost, is that speedometers in most vehicles are designed to overestimate the speed of travel.
Many drivers are wary about being ripped off when buying a used car. After all, the last thing you want to do is buy a car to later find out that there are a lot of hidden, costly repairs. But, what if situations like this can be avoided?