Car Brake Problems: 7 Warning Signs You Shouldn’t Ignore A spongy pedal, pulling, grabbing, unusual noises or vibration can all point to a developing brake problem. Bendix explains seven warning signs and what may be causing them. Brakes are at their best when they are boring. You press the pedal, the vehicle slows in a…
DetailsHow to find handlebars that fit you. The simple science behind handlebar selection comes down to comfort, function and looks. We take a look at the pros and cons of different styles, learn how to measure bars from an expert and road test the new Bandit Bar from Rollies Speed Shop. It is often said that a…
DetailsAir Safe Hitch Review: Why We Fitted One to Our Isuzu D-MAX Australian roads are getting rougher, caravans are getting heavier, and the humble hitch is being asked to absorb more punishment than ever. After two years of towing with an Air Safe hitch behind our Isuzu D-MAX, we explain why we bought one, how…
DetailsBendix has the Ford Ranger covered when it comes to stopping power With the Ford Ranger dominating Australian and New Zealand sales charts, Bendix has developed a wide range of brake pads, rotors and upgrade kits to improve stopping performance for owners who tow, tour or work their Rangers hard. There are few things more…
DetailsIVECO Daily keeps Squily’s Moto — and its riders — in the power band For regional motorcycle riders, a breakdown can quickly become more than an inconvenience. It can mean a ruined weekend, a missed event, or a long wait for help. For Squily’s Moto, the answer is a new IVECO Daily 35S van that…
DetailsX-Series RV X-Pulse POD review: Real-World Test Summary with administration update Editor’s Update: 25 June 2026 Since this review was first published, ASIC published notices sighted by Gone Touring show that X Series RV Pty Ltd, ACN 677 125 763, and Sunland RV Pty Ltd, ACN 656 503 383, have appointed administrators. The notices list…
DetailsHow Popular 4×4 Modifications Can Affect Braking Performance. Bull bars, bigger tyres and suspension lifts can improve a 4WD’s touring ability, but Bendix says owners should also consider what those upgrades do to braking performance. Australians love modifying their 4x4s. Whether it is for remote-area touring, towing, serious off-road work or simply giving the vehicle…
DetailsWinter Battery Care for 4x4s: Don’t Let the Cold Kill Your Adventure There are few sounds more disappointing than a 4×4 trying to start on a freezing winter morning with a battery that has already given up the fight. Here are some 4×4 winter battery care tips. You know the scene. The fridge is packed.…
DetailsBendix Ultimate Tow+ Portable Brake Controller Explained The award-winning Bendix Ultimate Tow+ Portable Electric Brake Controller takes a fresh look at trailer brake control, giving caravan, camper and trailer owners a plug-and-play system that can move between compatible tow vehicles without permanent hard wiring. Bendix Ultimate Tow+: Portable Brake Control for Towing There are plenty…
DetailsProjecta’s Intelli-IQ Smart Relays Bring Digital Control to the 12V Touring World There was a time when adding accessories to a touring vehicle was a fairly straightforward business. You fitted the light bar, ran some cable, drilled a hole in the dashboard, added another switch, and then stood back admiring your handiwork. The cabin slowly…
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