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The NRMA has been supporting Australians with motoring advice, vehicle care tips, and travel ideas for over 100 years. Here, you’ll find practical guides on buying or selling a car, car maintenance, caravanning and camping, driving, fuel, learning to drive, road safety travel advice, and tips on making the most of your My NRMA Rewards membership. Whether you're preparing for your next adventure or ensuring your vehicle stays in top condition, we're here to help along the way.

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a grey SUV truck driving though a shallow creek in the bush
How to unbog your car safely
How to unbog your car safely
Getting bogged is a rite of passage for anyone who regularly goes off-roading but it can also happen by the side of the road. So what is the easiest and most efficient way to get ‘unbogged’?
Sam Charlwood
4 Sept 2026
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A red car driving near a pedestrian crossing
How close can you park your car?
How close can you park your car?
Do you know how close you can park your car to street corners, driveways and other cars? What about pedestrian crossings? Read on for all the answers.
Kris Ashton
3 Sept 2026
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elderly couple walking on the beach at sunrise
The lock-up-and-leave lifestyle: why more Australians are choosing it for retirement
The lock-up-and-leave lifestyle: why more Australians are choosing it for retirement
Why lock-up-and-leave living is changing the way Australians think about retirement. We spoke with the team at Keyton about why the shift is gaining momentum.
Open Road
1 Sept 2026
Man holding a glass of water in the backyard of a home with kids
Man holding a glass of water in the backyard of a home with kids
Clean water at every tap: why whole-home filtration is becoming the new household standard
Clean water at every tap: why whole-home filtration is becoming the new household standard
Home water filtration is becoming as common as solar panels – but not all systems perform equally. Here's what to understand before you choose one for your home.
Open Road
1 Sept 2026
Man using a tyre repair kit to inflate a flat tyre
Man using a tyre repair kit to inflate a flat tyre
How to use a tyre inflator kit
How to use a tyre inflator kit
In many modern cars, traditional spare wheels and even temporary use spares are making way for tyre inflator kits. But how do these gadgets work?
Open Road
29 Aug 2026
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father's day
Save on Father’s Day with My NRMA Rewards
Save on Father’s Day with My NRMA Rewards
My NRMA Rewards makes it easy to get more out of Father’s Day with discounts across a huge range of gift ideas.
Alexandra Voyage
28 Aug 2026
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Bronte pool Sydney sunrise
When does daylight saving start in Australia in 2026?
When does daylight saving start in Australia in 2026?
Longer, warmer days are ahead as much of Australia gears up for the annual daylight saving period. Here’s everything you need to know about the start of daylight saving in 2026.
Sam Charlwood
27 Aug 2026
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Roadside speed camera
Shedding light on red light speed cameras
Shedding light on red light speed cameras
Everything you need to know about red light speed cameras, including what constitutes an offence and how to appeal an infringement penalty.
Sam Charlwood
25 Aug 2026
Young man with P plate sitting in red car
Young man with P plate sitting in red car
Where do you stick your Ps?
Where do you stick your Ps?
Poorly placed P plates can draw fines and demerit points in Australia. Here's our guide on the correct placement and guidelines.
Open Road
25 Aug 2026
A salesperson demonstrates a car's features to a prospective buyer
A salesperson demonstrates a car's features to a prospective buyer
How to avoid the hidden costs of buying a new car
How to avoid the hidden costs of buying a new car
Here’s what you need to know about the costs that can add thousands to the price of your new car – and how to avoid them.
Open Road
21 Aug 2026

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