JAXQuickfit Offers Timely Advice to Motorists

December and January are typically the ‘holidaying months’, with many Australians about to jump into the car and head away for some rest and relaxation.

A worrying trend though, is that many motorists may take to the roads without having properly checked the condition of their tyres – particularly caravan, boat and camper trailer tyres.

Here and Now WITH JOHN BOWE

I have raced so many different types of cars in those 40 years that I have trouble remembering them all. The common denominator in all my 40 race years though has been Dunlop. My aim is to race for another 40 years I guess, although that’s not very likely. But seriously, I have no intention of giving up the sport I love and I am sure Dunlop will be there for the rest of the journey.

‘Here and Now’ with JOHN BOWE

“To help you conserve money, as well as reduce carbon emissions, there are a number of simple ways to save fuel with your car. Switching to a fuel-efficient tyre option such as the Goodyear Assurance Fuel Max can save you up to $400 over the life of your tyres.

How to Minimise Pothole Damage

Many of our roads have been affected by this rain, which with a combination of continual traffic and heavy rain can cause potholes. Potholes can be extremely damaging to vehicles, as driving over one can cause serious internal damage to tyres.

Tyres are Least Checked Item on Cars

A total of 26 per cent of women and 16 per cent of men admitted to not performing basic maintenance on a monthly basis.

Three Out of Four UK Women Don’t Know How to Change a Tyre

Almost three quarters of female drivers in the United Kingdom do not know how to change a flat tyre, according to a poll by an online car company.

Continental Tyres Offers Safety Advice In Time For Easter

As Easter approaches, Continental Tyres is urging motorists to check the safety of their tyres and to properly research features and benefits of each product before making any new tyre purchase.

Alongside Christmas, the Easter break is one of the most dangerous periods on Australian roads, due to a combination of increased traffic volumes and fickle weather conditions.

Some Handy Car Maintenance Tips

To keep your car running in top mechanical condition, the following is a list of some simple maintenance and safety checks you can do yourself between scheduled services to prolong the life of your car and its parts.