Q&A;: Which tyres are best for my car?
Kevin is looking to reduce the road noise created by his Dunlop tyres.
Q&A;: Am I being overcharged?
Jim wants to know if he is paying the right price for a replacement drive shaft.
Q&A;: No reversing camera
Martin has been waiting a month for Jeep to install a reversing camera which was supossed to come with his Grand Cherokee.
Q&A;: Correct wear-in of bores/piston rings
Daniel is wondering which is the correct way to wear-in the bore/piston rings.
Q&A;: Engine knock?
Graham's 2000 Subaru Outback has developed a knock sound from the negine when free revving.
Q&A;: Territory rear suspension
Stephen's 2006 Territory has developed a rear thump, and he is wondering whether this is a common issue.
Q&A;: Brake light sensors?
John is wondering why brake light sensors aren't installed in all cars as standard.
Q&A;: RX-8 suspension?
Darren is wondering if the 2003 Mazda RX-8s have any common suspension problems?
Q&A;: Engine noise?
Peter's 2003 BA Falcon engine is making a strange sound and he thinks it might be the timing chain.
Do I need premium unleaded?
It's more expensive and claimed to keep your engine in better shape, but do you really need to put premium unleaded in your car? Got a question for Drive's experts? Email qa@drive.com.au
Q&A;: Vinyl wrapping
Darren is considering vinyl wrapping but is worried that it may damage his original paintwork.
Q&A;: Bird dropping stains
Sue has noticed that her paint work seems to be damaged by bird droppings and is wondering if anything can be done.
Q&A;: Snow chains
Drive Team Michaela is wondering whether she needs snow chains for her Subaru Impreza, and if so how to fit them.
Q&A;: Changing Insurance
Drive Team Pam is wondering whether it would be beneficial to shop around or stay with the same insurance company.
Q&A;: Steering pulling to the left
Drive Team Is it true that right-hand drive cars are set-up to pull to the left for safety reasons?
Q&A;: Do airbags have a shelflife
Drive Team Do airbags have an expiry date? Or do they need to be serviced?
How to add Bluetooth to older cars
MATT CAMPBELL You don't need to buy a new car to get the latest gizmos - here's how you can add in-car telephony to your car.
Should I disconnect my batteiy while I'm overseas?
Drive Team A reader asks if it is a good idea to disconnect his car battery while it sits in an airport car park for three-weeks.
E10 fuel a false economy
RICHARD BLACKBURN Promised cost savings don’t necessarily add up with ethanol-based fuels.
Q&A;: Engine Viscosity?
Drive Team What is the recommended engine oil type and viscosity for the 2010 Toyota Camry Hybrid 2010 in the Australian climate?
Q&A;: Is regular unleaded being phased out?
Drive Team I have heard in various places that there are plans to phase out regular unleaded fuel, forcing motorists with cars not compatible with E10 (a blend of 10 per cent ethanol and 90 per cent petrol) to purchase the more expensive premium unleaded fuel.
Q&A;: Engine seal leak
Drive Team Are there any additives from an automotive shop will help stem the leak?
The Drive team answers your questions
Ask the experts: Neutral shift
Q. I am driving a 2008 Mercedes-Benz C220 CDI sedan that I purchased brand new. It is my first automatic car.
The Drive team answers your questions
Ask the experts: Fuel injector flush
Q .I own a 2007 Toyota Corolla Hatchback. Recently, when I took my car in for a service at my dealership, they suggested I have my fuel injectors flushed out and cleaned on top of my normal car service.
The Drive team answers your questions
Ask the Experts: Petrol in a diesel tank
Q. Recently, I accidentally added 13 litres of petrol into my Mercedes-Benz E280 CDI and drove for two days before realising something had gone wrong.
The Drive team answers your questions
Ask the Experts: Head gasket
Q. I recently purchased a 1986 Suzuki Sierra, which I'm already in love with.
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Q&A;: Calais fuel gauge
The Drive Team Q. Help! All was great with my VY SII supercharged Calais until I ran out of fuel with the gauge showing better than half-full and the computer saying that I had about 40 litres of petrol left.
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Q&A;: Engine noise
The Drive Team Q. Why is it that on some days my car engine will run quietly and smoothly but on other days it’s a little rough and noisy?
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Q&A;: Why is my BMW using 1-litre of oil every 300km?
Drive Team I drive a 2002 model BMW 318ti with 168,000 kilometres on it. I noticed excessive oil consumption of about a litre of oil every 200 kilometres to 300 kilometres.
Q&A;: Why does my Great Wall ute's motor surge?
Drive Team I have a new Great Wall Motors V240 dual-cab four-wheel-drive ute and am happy with it, however the motor surges and can be sluggish under load or acceleration.
Q&A;: Why can't I achieve the factory-quoted fuel use?
Drive Team I have a 2010 Mazda CX-9 which uses on average between 16 litres and 17 litres per 100 kilometres in conservative urban driving and with light throttle application.
New Year resolutions for your car
Toby Hagon Now that the Christmas pudding has added a few kilos to your bottom line and the last of the ham’s been shaved and sandwiched it’s time to start getting back to the daily routine – and some exercise.
Ask the experts: the Drive Team answers your questions
To wax or not to wax?
The Drive Team Q. I am fastidious when it comes to looking after motor vehicles and am looking at alternative paint protections.
Ask the experts: The Drive team answers your questions.
Daewoo Kalos wheel alignment
Drive Team Q. I purchased two new front tyres for my Daewoo Kalos and had a wheel alignment performed.
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Replacing batteries in hybrid vehicles
Lifespan and cost of replacing the batteries in hybrid cars.
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What is really wrong with my supercharger?
Drive Team My wife's VY2 Commodore S has a factory supercharger, which started making a constant but very faint high-pitched squealing noise.
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In need of a tow bar
Drive Team I'm looking to get a tow bar for my Land Rover Discovery 3 V6 petrol and wanted to know whether there is a genuine or recommended one?
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My speedo is reading the wrong speed
Drive Team The speedo on my Nissan X-Trail indicates I am doing 100km/h but my GPS sat nav says 95km/h.
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Is my tyre puncture repairable?
Drive Team I had a flat tyre so took it to be repaired but the tyre retailer said it could not be fixed because it had a nail in the side. Is this right?
Always pack a potato
Lenny Ann Low Be prepared for roadside calamities with these damage control tips from Lenny Ann Low.
Q&A
Why two spark plugs per cylinder?
Drive Team Q I had my Mercedes serviced and found out it had two spark plugs for each cylinder. All up, that's 12 spark plugs that needed to be replaced for the V6 engine. What's the benefit of this set-up?
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Superchargers v turbochargers
What is the difference between supercharging and turbocharging and which is better?
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Premium unleaded or nothing?
Will using regular unleaded instead of premium unleaded cause engine damage?
On your mark, get set, glow
Jonathan Hawley With diesel engines, good things come to those who wait a little.
Gadgets
SafeDriver Wireless Monitoring System
Matt Campbell This simple wireless monitoring system could help you keep an eye on the driving behaviours of your newly licensed children - and you don't even have to be in the car with them.
Gadgets
Safety Vision Systems Rear-View Camera
Matt Campbell If you've read the headlines over the past few weeks, then you've probably become aware of the safety benefits of a reversing camera.
Windscreen in a glass of its own
BARRY PARK Protection from the weather prompted the first simple shield.
Nuts get cracking
ALLAN WHITING Off-road driving enthusiasts should start with lessons that could save their vehicles — or even their lives.
