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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.
Mastering Hybrid Maintenance: Maximise Your Vehicle's Lifespan
Master hybrid vehicle maintenance in Australia: Protect your high-voltage battery, manage regenerative brakes, follow proper fluids & service intervals to extend lifespan and save on repairs.
Land Cruiser 200: Why Australians Pay More for Used Ones Than Brand New Alternatives
Used Land Cruiser 200s are defying every depreciation rule. Dealers can't keep them in stock. The reason will change how you think about car buying forever.
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.
Isuzu D-MAX Second Generation (RT) vs Third Generation (RG) | Which Generation is Right for You?
The D-MAX RT costs half as much, but is it half the truck? We spent months with both generations to uncover the real differences that matter: ride quality, towing behaviour, running costs, and the reliability surprises nobody expected.
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.
Toyota LandCruiser 300: Variants, Specs & Buying Guide AU
Comprehensive Toyota LandCruiser 300 buyer's guide for Australia. Compare all variants (GX to Sahara ZX), specs, features, hybrid options, and expert used buying tips for 2026.
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.