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What is the 306090 Rule for Cars

What is the 30/60/90 Rule for Cars?

If you have ever heard your mechanic talk about a major service at 60k or a 90,000 km flush and wondered where those …

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What is the 20/4/7 Rule?

What is the 20/4/7 Rule?

If you have planned a Brisbane-to-Cairns run or a long family trip down the coast, you have probably seen the 20/4/7 rule on …

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What's the Most Neglected Car Maintenance

What’s the Most Neglected Car Maintenance?

Every driver knows about oil changes. That is not the problem. The problem is everything else: the five or six maintenance items sitting …

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Is 50,000 km a Year a Lot for a Car

Is 50,000 km a Year a Lot for a Car?

Whether you are a fleet driver, a long-distance commuter, or a tradie clocking kilometres across Southeast Queensland, watching the odometer roll past 50,000 …

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Car Service Intervals & Maintenance The Complete Guide

Car Service Intervals & Maintenance: The Complete Guide

Every Brisbane driver has heard a different rule about when to service their car. Some say 10,000 km. Others say every 12 months. …

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Do I Need a Logbook Service Annually?

Do I Need a Logbook Service Annually?

You barely drive your car, perhaps 5,000 km a year, and yet the workshop keeps telling you it is time for another logbook …

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