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All the latest news in automotive, buying guides and updates from the Westside Auto team.

Mastering Hybrid Maintenance: Maximise Your Vehicle's Lifespan
The automotive landscape has transformed dramatically with hybrid technology. These vehicles combine petrol engines and electric motors in ways that require different maintenance approaches than traditional cars.

Car Exhaust System Services: Complete Guide to Repairs, Maintenance & Replacement | Australia
Discover what exhaust system services involve, how to spot problems early, material options, and maintenance tips. Complete Australian guide to exhaust repairs.

When to Replace Belts and Hoses: Symptoms, Intervals & DIY Guide
How often should you replace car belts and hoses? Identify warning signs, learn replacement intervals, and follow our step-by-step DIY guide for serpentine belts, timing belts, and coolant hoses.

Low RPM on Cold Start: Causes, Symptoms and Proven Fixes
Low RPM when starting cold is not normal. Learn what causes idle drops, how to diagnose them properly, and which fixes actually work.

Why Your Car Has Slow Acceleration and How to Fix It: Complete Guide
Discover the main causes of slow car acceleration and how to fix them. From air intake and fuel issues to ignition, exhaust, transmission, and hybrid-specific problems, this guide covers every solution to restore your car’s performance.

Why Your Car Is Losing Coolant and the Best Ways to Repair It
Learn why your car is losing coolant, how to find leaks, and the best repair solutions to prevent overheating and protect your engine.

What Causes a Car to Overheat and How to Stop It Safely
Learn what causes car overheating, how to stop it safely and how to prevent engine damage. Clear steps, common faults and essential cooling-system tips.

Inverter and Converter Failures: Understanding the Hybrid
Used hybrid cars offer amazing value, when you know the facts. Your essential guide to understanding hybrid systems and making confident purchase decisions.

Noisy Manual Gearbox: Whining, Clunking and Rattling Explained
Learn why your manual gearbox makes whining, clunking or rattling noises. Understand causes, repairs and maintenance tips for Australian conditions.

