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

Westside Auto Wins Community Driven Honour at the 2025 MTAWA Awards
Westside Auto Wholesale is proud to announce its success at the 2025 Motor Trade Association of Western Australia Awards, taking home one the night’s most prestigious honours

How to Remove Bad Smells from Car Air Conditioning for Good
If your car’s AC smells like wet socks, the problem runs deeper than you think, find out why and how to fix it.

Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) Problems: What Aussie Drivers Need to Know
Ever wondered why your diesel feels sluggish or guzzles more fuel than usual? The answer could be hiding in your exhaust, inside a little-known component called the DPF.

Why Is My Car Losing Oil With No Leak? Common Causes Explained
If your oil keeps vanishing without a single drip on the driveway, don’t panic, here’s why it happens and what you can do about it.

Nissan Patrol - A Used Car Buyers Guide
Explore the complete Nissan Patrol Buyer’s Guide - from the rugged GQ and legendary GU to the powerful Y62 and upcoming Y63. Compare engines, trims, towing capacity, and key features to find the right Patrol for your needs

What PSI Should You Fill Your Tyres To? (And 5 Other Ways to Keep Them in Great Condition)
Most drivers get tyre pressure wrong, here’s the simple PSI rule that can double your tyre life, boost fuel economy, and keep you safer on the road.

Why Does My A/C Feel Weak Even After a Re-gas?
You just spent money on an A/C re-gas expecting ice-cold air, but you're still sweating in traffic, here's why simply adding refrigerant often fails and what actually needs fixing.

The "Lifetime" Transmission Fluid Myth
The shocking truth about why your car manual's 'lifetime transmission fluid' claim is an expensive myth that doesn't account for WA's brutal driving conditions.

What’s Making Your ‘Pampered’ Car Slowly Die?
This article reveals why cars driven infrequently often develop more serious mechanical problems than daily drivers and how to prevent costly repairs.

