How to buy a good used ute for under $20K

How to buy a good used ute for under $20K

6 Apr 2020 by Mark Oastler

If you’re in the market for a ute, what does $20K buy you these days? ...Read more
Best new car deals for March by segment

Best new car deals for March by segment

13 Mar 2020 by Joshua Dowling

Japanese makes have to close the books on their financial year — get in for these deals before the end of the month.March is the second-biggest month of the year for new-car sales — as Japanese ...Read more
Best end of financial year ute deals

Best end of financial year ute deals

12 Mar 2020 by Andrew Chesterton

The end of financial year might be the best time to nab a deal on any new car, but the deals on a spanking-new ute can be absolutely stratospheric. Read more
Ford Ranger warranty: Everything you need to know

Ford Ranger warranty: Everything you need to know

21 Feb 2020 by Andrew Chesterton

To describe the Ford Ranger as having taken Australia by storm is a little like saying sliced bread has proven something of a success. Read more
Approach, departure and ramp-over angles explained

Approach, departure and ramp-over angles explained

7 Nov 2019 by Marcus Craft

Off-roading, four-wheel driving, 4WDing – whatever you want to call it – can sometimes seem like a dark art, a dirty science, especially to those starting out in the wonderful world of “wheeling”.It’ ...Read more
The pros and cons of using your work ute as a family car

The pros and cons of using your work ute as a family car

28 Oct 2019 by Mark Oastler

Dual cab utes are very popular and a big part of their buyer appeal is the promise of work-and-play versatility. That is, a workhorse or family car during the week and a go-anywhere escape machine on ...Read more
How to buy the best rooftop tent for your ute

How to buy the best rooftop tent for your ute

25 Oct 2019 by Marcus Craft

Choosing your camping accommodation can be daunting. There’s a huge variety of swags – single and double – as well as tents – single, multi-person, family – but have you ...Read more
How to find the best dog box for your ute

How to find the best dog box for your ute

4 Oct 2019 by Marcus Craft

Buying a dog cage for your ute is one of the best things you can do for your furry old mate. If you have a ute and a dog, transporting him or her as safely and securely as possible in your vehicle ...Read more
How to find the best drawers for your ute

How to find the best drawers for your ute

20 Aug 2019 by Marcus Craft

Whether you have a Ford Ranger, Toyota HiLux or Mitsubishi Triton – or any ute really – your trusty workhorse will benefit from a high-quality set of ute drawers. ...Read more
Best Ute Tool Boxes for Tradies

Best Ute Tool Boxes for Tradies

19 Aug 2019 by Marcus Craft

Due to the fact many utes spend the lion's share of their time being used as workhorses, there are a lot of them kicking around with a toolbox or two (or more) in the tray. Read more
How to find the best canopy for your Amarok

How to find the best canopy for your Amarok

13 Aug 2019 by Marcus Craft

The VW Amarok, especially the V6, has an ever-growing group of fans but it still holds a peculiar spot in the Aussie market – it doesn't sell in massive numbers, as something like the Hilux does ( ...Read more
How to find the right canopy for your Mitsubishi Triton

How to find the right canopy for your Mitsubishi Triton

13 Aug 2019 by Marcus Craft

The Mitsubishi Triton is one of Australia's quiet achievers in terms of sales and popularity, and it remains one of the best value-for-money utes on offer.It's a highly functional ute but it can be ...Read more
How to find the right canopy for your HiLux

How to find the right canopy for your HiLux

12 Aug 2019 by Marcus Craft

Toyota's HiLux is one of Australia's top-selling vehicles so it only follows that there is a massive variety of ute canopies available for it. The legendary workhorse's tray space, if covered with a ...Read more
How to find the best ute camping canopy

How to find the best ute camping canopy

7 Aug 2019 by Marcus Craft

A ute is a supremely useful and versatile vehicle but, if its tray space is not covered and lockable, it could benefit greatly from the installation of a canopy. Read more
3.5-tonne tow ratings: Busting the great 3500kg myths

3.5-tonne tow ratings: Busting the great 3500kg myths

18 Jul 2019 by Mark Oastler

We often see '3500kg towing capacity' headlines in advertising and sales brochures for 4x4 dual cab utes and heavy-duty SUVs. However, as impressive as that 3.5 tonne figure may appear, it actually ...Read more
Aluminium vs steel ute trays: pros and cons of each

Aluminium vs steel ute trays: pros and cons of each

26 Jun 2019 by Mark Oastler

There’s a long-standing rivalry between devotees of drop-side steel trays and aluminium trays. ...Read more
Everything you need to know about aluminium ute canopies

Everything you need to know about aluminium ute canopies

3 Jun 2019 by Marcus Craft

A lockable canopy over the top of your ute’s tray/tub reduces the impact of the elements on anything carried in the back and also cuts down on the possibility of that stuff being damaged or ...Read more
The ultimate guide to ABS plastic and fibreglass ute canopies

The ultimate guide to ABS plastic and fibreglass ute canopies

3 Jun 2019 by Marcus Craft

A lockable canopy made of a durable material, such as fibreglass, adds a much-needed layer of security and protection to your ute and the equipment or tools you carry in the tub or tray. Read more
Australian car brands: Everything you need to know

Australian car brands: Everything you need to know

10 May 2019 by Tom White

Truly Australian car brands – as in brands that mass manufactured cars locally, regardless of the origin of their overseas parent companies, became a thing of the past in 2017. ...Read more
Toyota Tundra price: What one costs in Australia

Toyota Tundra price: What one costs in Australia

2 May 2019 by Iain Kelly

While the HiLux and 70-series Land Cruiser have stamped Toyota’s authority on the ute market in Australia, there is an even bigger workhorse in their American line-up. Since 2000 the Tundra has ...Read more