Motoring

Cheap(ish) thrills from Maserati

The hallowed race-bred brand, and all of its motoring history, can be yours for $138,900.

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Motoring

Automotive

BROOME

Straight 'N' Up...

0891925116 https://www.fac... [email protected]

The Smart Choic...

NORTH BEACH

Auto Smart Mech...

0408877796 http://www.auto... autosmartmechan...

Novel auto features protect all

New technologies are making roads safer for users — including those not in cars.

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Skoda Scout out in front

More fruit, equipment, zip, and attractive pricing make this Octavia worth considering.

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Sales, Service ...

Mordialloc

Hurrey's Marine...

0395806670 http://www.hurr... [email protected]

24hr Towing/acc...

ROCKINGHAM

Hankin Towing

0432093979 https://www.fac... [email protected]

Choose your tyres to suit the conditions

Heavy-duty tracks call for heavy-duty shoes.

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Smart options for low-km cars

Market sets a ceiling on a model’s resale value mostly because of age and dated features, regardless of kilome...

Manufacturing

BROOME

Cable Beach Tyr...

91936023 http://continen... [email protected]

Second Hand Car...

LEEDERVILLE

KS Motor Compan...

0894444766 https://www.fac... [email protected]

Tiguan stands out from rivals

Diesel Volkswagen SUV is quiet and stylish with plenty of pep.

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A revolution on the horizon

Hyundai’s ix35 Fuel Cell is the first serious hydrogen production vehicle in the world and a technological riv...

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Pre-Purchase ch...

KENWICK

Call Out Mobile...

1800335533 http://www.face... [email protected]

Up to $200 OFF ...

OSBORNE PARK

Associated Tyre...

0892449699 http://www.face... [email protected]

Winnebago set to make it big in WA

New range of models built for Down Under on display.

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Harmony key to towing

Relax, work together and you’ll still be friends at the start and end of your trip.

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Trades/Services

Garbutt

Too Ezy Auto El...

0402315590 [email protected]

Automotive

BYFORD

BRAKE RITE / CV...

0428495316 http://www.aaam... [email protected]

Built to last a lifetime

Customised aluminium trailers lead the way at ramps.

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Upgrade for improvement

Modifying factory-standard suspension can bring better performance from your 4WD.

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Canvas, Camping...

Lilydale

DSR Trading

0382026902 http://www.dsrt... [email protected]

The Tyre & Whee...

MADDINGTON

A1 Automotive &...

0894933464 https://www.fac... [email protected]

Living the dream in Mad Max’s machine

This car-struck fan’s movie-driving fantasy is fulfilled in gloriously furious fashion

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Roomy storage stars stack up

We take a look at five modern cars that are big on space and low on price, a far cry from their forerunners.

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Chev Truck New ...

Lilydale

Man Cave Motors

0427672411 http://www.face... [email protected]

Your one stop a...

BUNBURY

Evanco Mechanic...

0897911864 https://www.fac... evancomechanica...

Improvements elevate Ranger

Ford’s updated light-commercial ute is more car-like but will still handle the rough stuff.

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Get value with your vroom

NEIL DOWLING looks hard to find performance and turbo-charged fun with sensational bang for your buck.

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Professional an...

Campbelltown

Andrei's Automo...

0481308574 https://www.fac... andreisautomoti...

Best for your R...

Ryde Area

E.K Automotives

0298776332 https://www.fac... [email protected]

Your choice: style or sensibility

A new Hyundai and refreshed Mazda6 show the medium-large sedan category is far from dead. NEIL DOWLING compare...

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Get a grip with tyres

Wide selection for all conditions ensures better performance, safety and longevity.

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Automotive

Caringbah

Terry's Automot...

0295251077 http://www.terr... [email protected]

Tyre & Mech...

Woori Yallock

Tyrepower Woori...

0359615366 http://www.woor... [email protected]

Feature-rich and priced right

Lexus RC350 coupe kicks sand into the faces of heavyweight rivals.

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Technology fuels tough choice

Diesel or petrol? Compare the pros and cons of today’s 4WDs.

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For all your Au...

Yagoona

Sayed Cars -Sou...

0410111114 [email protected]

Peugeot Special...

Surrey Hills

Hartrick Europe...

0398901802 http://www.face... [email protected]

Merc acts to fix glaring omission

New ute to be aimed at premium brand’s ‘global growth targets’ but will be sold from its commercial showrooms.

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Recovery risks

Knowing what to do and which equipment to use is vital.

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Free tow truck ...

Perth Region

Perth Tow Truck...

1800335786 http://www.pert... [email protected]

Automotive

Forestfield

M'Mates Place

0894546831 http://www.mmat... [email protected]

Future arrives without peer

The Tesla is to the conventional automobile what an orange is to an apple with its raft of revolutionary - and...

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Five of the best for families

These cars have the potential to appreciate in value and prove carting the kids around can also be fun and sty...

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Perth All Areas...

Roleystone

Brakerite and M...

0428495316 http://www.face... [email protected]

Automotive Rest...

Lilydale

AJS Automotive

0422711059 http://www.face... [email protected]

Electricity all the buzz on the buses

Volvo and Siemens are driving electromobility in public transport, reports DAVID MEREDITH.

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Good sense to a TT

Audi has left the latest coupe’s distinct character intact with a view to maintaining its original go-kart app...

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Brake, Clutch &...

WELSHPOOL

Perth Brake Clu...

94933811 http://www.pert... [email protected]

Automotive

Clovelly

JH Automotive S...

0424144987 jhautomotiveser...

New Sonata a quiet achiever

The mid-size Hyundai impresses with quality handling and a great price.

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Much of a muchness? Not really

Little seems to separate these two cars but on closer inspection, differences become much clearer.

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All Your Towing...

Prahran

The Towbar Man

0395297722 http://www.towb... [email protected]

Towing and reco...

Lansdale

Allout Towing

0418959216 https://www.fac... [email protected]

Copy doesn't measure up

PRODUCT REVIEW: The tow-ball weight is one of the most important safety considerations when towing a caravan a...

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Prestige upgrades give your ears a treat

You can spend thousands on in-car stereo systems but are they worth it? DENNIS LINGANE reports.

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Tyre & Mechanic...

Surrey Hills

Avon Tyrepower ...

0398362355 http://www.surr... [email protected]

Citroen & Peuge...

Cheltenham

Bayside Europea...

0392396888 http://www.bays... [email protected]

National vehicle sales defy economic jitters

Commercial vans were all up, especially the light variety, and the volume of buses improved more than 21 per c...

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Eye candy

Our pick of 13 chic and tasty cars under $35,000 will have passers-by drooling (not at you, at the machines).

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All aspects of ...

Sydney Area

Ultimate Metalw...

0447890529 https://www.fac... ultimatemetalwo...

Call or SMS for...

North Perth

Bianca Automoti...

0411141831 [email protected]

Avoid storage problems weighing you down

Drawers secure essentials so they don’t become lethal.

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Skype or sip champers in a self-driving Merc

Driving in the future will be like taking a first-class flight.

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Automotive

St Marys

St Mary's Auto ...

96732188 autopartsstmary...

Automotive

MYAREE

Engine Protecti...

0893307444 https://www.fac... [email protected]

Your plan for an action-packed year ahead

From exploring Victoria’s high country to a dash through the Gascoyne, there’s plenty to excite 4WD enthusiast...

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Smart suspension latest high-tech frontier

Technologies that were once the province of science fiction are being employed by more manufacturers.

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Automotive

southport

Motortek Goldco...

0430078421 http://www.moto... [email protected]

Citreon & Peuge...

Glenhuntly

Bayside Europea...

0392396888 http://www.bays... [email protected]

The year of the ute lies ahead

Mitsubishi, Nissan and Toyota are giving their models total makeovers, and the three are expected to follow in...

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How to travel a big decision

There is much to consider when choosing the vehicle you will call home, writes STEPHEN WILLIAMS.

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24/7 Don't Get ...

CLOVERDALE

KwIK AZ Towing ...

0474057406 [email protected]

All Automotive ...

BAYSWATER

Bayswater Auto ...

0894719880 https://www.fac... [email protected]

Star cars of 2015

It's time to discover which sedan, hatch and sports models are accelerating this year.

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Skills and tools required for self-installation

Doing it yourself has advantages like cost but fitting instructions can vary from brilliant to absolute horror...

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More than just a pretty face lift

Improvements to Porsche’s large SUV are too good to ignore, be it performance, fuel efficiency or safety.

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Ready for a breakdown

It’s essential to have a good toolkit when out on the road — even if you are not mechanically minded.

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Subaru challenges Japanese rivals

New Liberty pricing is great value for a high-tech, quiet, all-wheel-drive medium sedan

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Volvo drives safety

Volvo aims to design cars to handle myriad real-life crash scenarios — not just do what’s required to earn a f...

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Micros under the car bonnet

Computer technology is central to the modern motor vehicle, raising questions about trade skills for servicing...

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Great expectations for Mazda’s big baby

In a world-first media test drive in Victoria, the Japanese company unveiled its next big thing — the CX-3 com...

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Drivers to feel pain for road fix

WA motorists would fork out the equivalent of an extra tank of petrol a year to help the State pay for more ro...

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Who needs a Rolls-Royce?

No one . . . but plenty of people lust after one, as booming world sales of the marque attest

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Space for everything and it all stays in place

An organised and secure storage system is essential

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Time to be sporty ... and sensible

The Toyota 86 is a little ripper, once you have squeezed into it

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Electric BMW causes a whirr

The new i3 city car combines lightweight architecture with smart technology while showing off your green crede...

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Tracking down the truth

A simple guide to finding what’s the best 4WD for you

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Plenty to explore

From the South West to the eastern edge of the State there are camp sites and 4WD tracks aplenty to discover

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Tiny Fiat 500 makes a giant statement

Italy’s quirky light car freshened up for Down Under

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Top 10 driving tips these holidays

The Office of Road Safety have provided us with their top 10 driving tips, to stay safe these holidays.

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Play it safe on hard road to destination

Cover all the bases when you’re behind the wheel of your 4WD on that long-distance trip on bitumen

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Mean machines measure up

Jeep has tagged its toughest off road vehicles with ‘Trail Rated’ certification — a list of rugged features fo...

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Regular checks prevent dramas

Modern 4WDs need specialised mechanical care but owners can still do their bit

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Experts pick five top tips to save fuel

Driver-training authorities in 13 European countries have devised a five-point plan for motorists to save petr...

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Prepare your vehicle for long trips

Preparation of both the driver and car could make the difference between a safe, trouble-free trip to the Sout...

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How to travel is a big decision

There is much to consider when choosing the vehicle you will call home.

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Small, smart and popular

Agile, fun and with a touch of luxury, the Toyota Yaris ZR hatch has plenty going for it.

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Uncompromising formula ticks all boxes

Renault’s small wagon makes a case to look beyond small SUVs

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