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

How to Check Your Car’s Service Logbook: A Complete Australian Guide
Learn how to check your car’s service logbook, understand service intervals, identify missing records, and maintain a reliable vehicle history.

How Regular Car Servicing Can Save You Money in the Long Run
Learn how regular car servicing can reduce repair costs, improve fuel efficiency, extend vehicle life and help protect your car’s resale value.

Petrol, Diesel, or Hybrid? The Kia Sportage Across Seven Model Years and How to Buy the Right One
A complete Australian guide to the Kia Sportage from 2018 to 2024, covering every generation, powertrain, and what to watch for on the used market.

When to Repair or Replace Your Ageing Car: Australian Guide
A practical guide for Australian car owners on one of life's most common and costly decisions: keep repairing the old car, or move on? Covering the full picture from running costs and warning signs to emotional attachment and market realities, with ten frequently asked questions answered at the end.

The Hyundai Tucson in Australia: Third vs Fourth Generation - A Detailed Buyer's Guide
A comprehensive guide to Australia’s Hyundai Tucson - compare the third-gen (2015–2021) and current fourth-gen models on performance, safety, fuel economy, and used-car considerations.

Spark Plug Analysis: Identifying Engine Failure Through Visual Inspection
Learn how to diagnose engine failure by inspecting spark plugs. Discover what wet, oily, sooty, white, or eroded plugs reveal about piston rings, coolant leaks, misfires, and more.

From 2012 Outsider to 2026 Legend: Inside the Mazda CX-5 – Ultimate History + Smart Buyer's Playbook
Australia's top medium SUV: the Mazda CX-5's full story from 2012 underdog to 327,000+ sold. Covers every generation (KE 2012–2017, KF 2017–2025), specs, real-world drive, common issues, used pricing in 2026, best buys, and the bigger third-gen arriving mid-2026. Essential for buyers now or waiting for the next chapter.

The Hidden Culprit Behind Your Spongy Brake Pedal: Understanding ABS Modulator Failures
Discover why a spongy brake pedal often points to a failing ABS modulator, not just air or low fluid. Learn symptoms, diagnosis, repair options, and prevention tips from Westside Auto experts in Perth.

Perth's Ultimate Hyundai Santa Fe Guide: Three Generations, Real Prices, Smart Buying Tips
Considering a used Hyundai Santa Fe? This guide covers 2016 to 2024 models, compares engines and variants, highlights common issues, shares Perth pricing, and shows what to inspect so you can secure the best value and avoid costly mistakes.

