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A pink piggy-bank sits on an EV's charging plug
A pink piggy-bank sits on an EV's charging plug
The most affordable electric cars in Australia
The most affordable electric cars in Australia
There are now five pure electric vehicles available in Australia under $40,000, but which is the best value for money?
Bridie Schmidt
23 Apr 2025
Car driving on a wet road at high speed
Car driving on a wet road at high speed
The truth about cruise control and aquaplaning
The truth about cruise control and aquaplaning
Cruise control should not be used in wet conditions but there is no reasonable explanation why it would cause aquaplaning.
Open Road
20 May 2025
Black ute towing a white caravan with black accents along an outback road
Black ute towing a white caravan with black accents along an outback road
Top tips for having a safe road trip with a caravan
Top tips for having a safe road trip with a caravan
There's more to towing a caravan than simply hitching it to your car; brush up on essential caravan safety tips here before setting out.
Open Road
6 July 2020
A Maltese poodle locked inside a car
A Maltese poodle locked inside a car
What to do if you see a pet locked inside a hot car
What to do if you see a pet locked inside a hot car
During hot weather, the NRMA rescues over 100 pets from cars per month, with the majority of calls received by the vehicle owner.
Open Road
28 Nov 2024
An emergency vehicle driving through city streets at night
An emergency vehicle driving through city streets at night
What should I do when I hear emergency sirens?
What should I do when I hear emergency sirens?
Emergency service vehicles respond to incidents in NSW every day. It is paramount that all road users understand how to respond appropriately when they hear or see an emergency siren.
Open Road
4 Oct 2018
White family wagon on a suburban street
White family wagon on a suburban street
Tips for buying a family car
Tips for buying a family car
Starting a family brings an abundance of important decisions and lifestyle changes. Here are the NRMA's top tips for buying a family car.
Open Road
5 Dec 2016
 Side shot of a dual side exhaust
 Side shot of a dual side exhaust
What car noises mean
What car noises mean
Knowing the causes of odd car sounds will help you work out whether the problem is big or small, and how soon you should get the problem checked out.
Open Road
10 Aug 2020
A young woman learning to drive beside her driving instructor
A young woman learning to drive beside her driving instructor
Do parents make good driving instructors?
Do parents make good driving instructors?
Teaching your child to drive is often a challenging experience for parents, and many choose to supplement learning with a driving instructor.
Open Road
30 May 2019
A white electric vehicle towing a small trailer along a road in the country.
A white electric vehicle towing a small trailer along a road in the country.
Can an electric car tow a trailer or boat?
Can an electric car tow a trailer or boat?
How will towing a trailer affect the driveability and battery range of an electric vehicle? Open Road hitches up in search of answers.
Tim Pomroy
10 Mar 2023
Car key on Australian money with calculator
Car key on Australian money with calculator
Car expenses you can claim at tax time
Car expenses you can claim at tax time
Tax deductions on car use vary significantly depending on your line of work and the type of vehicle you drive.
Sam Charlwood
16 May 2025

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