Learn · Car care, explained

Know your car.
Skip the jargon.

Straight answers from our workshop about tyres, brakes, shocks and more — what matters, what can wait, and what it saves you.

7 steps

I’m new here

The basics in 5 minutes

Seven things every driver should know. Tap through at your own pace — no jargon, promise.

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13 symptoms

Something’s off

What’s that noise?

Squeals, shakes, clunks and warning lights — find out what they mean and how urgent they are.

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34 answers

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Plain-English answers to the questions drivers ask us most, sorted by part of the car.

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Tyres

9 questions

Balancing & alignment

6 questions

Shocks & suspension

5 questions

Brakes

6 questions

Batteries

4 questions

Aircon

4 questions

The numbers worth remembering

Monthly

Check tyre pressure

3 mm

Time for new tyres

10,000 km

Balance, align & rotate

20,000 km

Have your shocks checked

2 years

Change your brake fluid

10 years

Tyre age limit

Question directory

Every question, answered simply

Tap any question for the short answer. The ones marked “visual guide” come with diagrams you can play with.

Tyres How often should I replace my tyres?Visual guide How often should I check my tyre pressure?Where do I find the right pressure for my car?How can I tell how old my tyres are?What do the numbers on my tyre mean?Can a puncture be repaired?Do I have to replace tyres in pairs?What is tyre rotation, and do I need it?Is nitrogen better than normal air?

Balancing & alignment Why does wheel balancing matter?Visual guide Balancing vs alignment: what’s the difference?Visual guide How often do I need a wheel alignment?Why does my car pull to one side?Why is my steering wheel shaking?Can a bent rim be repaired?

Shocks & suspension When should I get my shocks checked?Visual guide How do I know if my shocks are worn?How long do shocks last?Do worn shocks affect braking?What’s that clunk when I go over bumps?

Brakes Why do my brakes squeal?What does grinding when I brake mean?How often should brake pads be replaced?Why does my brake pedal feel soft or spongy?How often should brake fluid be changed?Why does my car shake when I brake?

Batteries How long does a car battery last?What are the signs of a dying battery?Can you test my battery?Why does my battery keep going flat?

Aircon Why is my aircon blowing warm air?How often should my aircon be serviced?Why does my aircon smell musty?Does using the aircon use more fuel?

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