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Checking your car battery
Checking your car battery
Car battery myths – true or false?
Car battery myths – true or false?
Will driving your car recharge its battery? Can the battery run flat if you keep your keys too close to your car? We delve into these and other car battery myths to sort fact from fiction.
Kris Ashton
27 June 2025
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Side view of a tyre being fitted to a car
7 easy steps to change a flat tyre
7 easy steps to change a flat tyre
Can you change a flat tyre? While NRMA roadside assistance can get it done in no time, you can also do it yourself following these seven simple steps.
Open Road
20 June 2025
Patrolman working on a battery
Patrolman working on a battery
How does cold weather affect your car battery?
How does cold weather affect your car battery?
The NRMA explains how the cold winter weather can affect the performance of your car battery and tips car owner's should follow to avoid a breakdown.
Open Road
26 May 2025
Close-up of a technician's hands assessing a car battery
Close-up of a technician's hands assessing a car battery
What's a battery health check?
What's a battery health check?
Unsure if your battery is performing at its best? It might be time to take advantage of our free battery health check for NRMA Members.
Open Road
13 May 2025
Illuminated car dashboard engine light
Illuminated car dashboard engine light
Car care: 8 essential tips for looking after your vehicle
Car care: 8 essential tips for looking after your vehicle
Regular car care checks will avoid potential reliability problems. The NRMA’s maintenance plan will help keep your car in good shape.
Open Road
1 Apr 2025
A man inflating a tyre with a tyre inflator
A man inflating a tyre with a tyre inflator
Car tyre pressure and maintenance
Car tyre pressure and maintenance
Checking the pressure of your car tyres regularly and maintaining them will ensure good handling, steering and safety.
NRMA Motoring
1 Apr 2025
A man fixes a bike to a car's rooftop bike rack
A man fixes a bike to a car's rooftop bike rack
How to prepare for a road trip
How to prepare for a road trip
Let's go through some simple steps you can take to best prepare your car for a road trip.
Open Road
1 Apr 2025
Driving in snowy conditions
Driving in snowy conditions
How to prepare your car for winter
How to prepare your car for winter
The cold season can take a toll on your car. Here are some tips on preparing your daily driver so it’s ready for winter’s harshest challenges.
Liam Murphy
27 Mar 2025
Emergency tyre on the road at breakdown
Emergency tyre on the road at breakdown
How far can I drive on a space saver tyre?
How far can I drive on a space saver tyre?
Space saver tyres or temporary use spare tyres are common in modern cars and come with unique advantages and disadvantages.
Open Road
29 Jan 2025
motor mechanic stands under a car raised on a hoist and holds a light to inspect the underside
motor mechanic stands under a car raised on a hoist and holds a light to inspect the underside
Why sticking to your car's service schedule matters
Why sticking to your car's service schedule matters
Regular servicing at set intervals ensures your car’s safety, reliability, and performance while avoiding extra costs.
Open Road
20 Dec 2024

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