Parking advice and news

It’s one of the questions most commonly fielded by the NRMA’s car servicing experts – what’s the difference between mineral and synthetic oils for your car's engine? There are three types of oil on the market.

Knowing what odd car sounds mean will help you work out whether the problem is big or small and when you should get the problem checked out.

Checking your car’s engine coolant level regularly will help you avoid problems such as your engine overheating and your vehicle breaking down.

Electronic systems in today’s cars rely on sensors, which can also tell you if there’s something wrong with your car using warning symbols on the dashboard.

Australian's know that driving in hot weather is often necessary. By taking a few precautions, you can stay cool, avoid heat-related breakdowns, or in the worst case scenario, be safe if your car does breakdown.

Issues with contaminated fuel are somewhat rare nowadays, however, if you are unlucky enough to be in this situation, repairs can be very costly.

Findings from crash testing body, ANCAP, reveal older cars, built in the year 2000 or earlier, are four times more likely to be involved in a fatal crash than newer vehicles.

Don't ignore the warning signs of your car overheating - it could cause serious engine damage.

How often should you book your vehicle in for a car service?

Checking the engine oil levels regularly will help maintain your car and prevent major damage.