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

Automotive Troubleshooting Guide: Building Diagnostic Baselines for Faster Repairs
The secret to expert automotive diagnosis: knowing how healthy systems behave. Complete guide to building diagnostic baselines using scan tools, interpreting fuel trims, sensor data, and active tests. Essential reading for mechanics and DIY enthusiasts.

Evaluating the 2025 Honda CR-V: From New Models to Smart Used Purchases
A thoughtful analysis of Honda’s evergreen mid-size SUV in its latest Australian guise, covering the complete model hierarchy and recent enhancements, alongside pragmatic insights into the used market to support informed decision-making.

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.

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.

Engine Light Troubleshooting Guide for Drivers
Comprehensive engine light troubleshooting guide for Australian drivers. Learn why your check engine light comes on, how to diagnose issues, and steps to fix and prevent problems for a safe and reliable vehicle.

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.

Are Modern Runflat Tyres Worth It? Comparing Normal, Runflat and Seal Tyres
Discover the differences between normal, runflat, and sealant tyres in Australia. Explore performance, comfort, safety, and cost to choose the best tyre for your vehicle.

