There are in fact very few machines that command respect on the roads of Western Australia. They’re the perfect blend of hard-edged ability, complex engineering and unmissable presence. The Volkswagen Amarok is surely one of these. It absolutely reset the benchmark for what a ute could be with its car-like drive experience and upmarket feel without sacrificing any of the tough-as-nails ability owners expect. …
Every car that we see in our Perth yard has a story. Some are tales of family road trips, others about sweat on job sites and in backyards across Western Australia. Today we are looking at one that has added to the bottom line a lot more than most, this is the Fiat Scudo van 2014. Fresh to WA Auto Parts upon arrival …
It’s a time that comes for any car owner eventually. The day you say goodbye. Maybe it’s your dependable first car that saw you through university years or that family wagon laden with school runs, holidays and other memories. Or perhaps it’s a hard-working ute that has finally died after years of hard toil. Los It’s one of those things that, under most …
Have you ever wondered what becomes of a car when it dies? When the engine has died, when the tyres are no longer turning and you find yourself waving an old friend, former lover (or magnet for parking tickets) who has stood by your side for to many years. And for most people, the first image that pops into their mind is a …
It’s the day all car owners dread. You’re on the phone with your trusted mechanic, and there’s a sharp inhalation of breath before breaking the news: an estimate for repairs so costly it makes you want to open your mouth and scream. Your mind starts racing. It’s been a good car, your trusty steed for years of commuting the freeways around Perth …
You’ve made the decision. The old car that’s been faithfully getting you around town has finally expired, and it’s time to send a wrecker. It’s a shrewd strategy — one that clears space, addresses an issue and puts cash in your pocket. But when the decision is made, the next question is a very reasonable one: “How do I get the most money …
Your car has been your best buddy, but here he is, parked in the corner of your Drive way on Perth. Whether an accident has written it off, something wrong with the engine mechanics or just old age creeping in, you need to make a call. You know it still has a little value, but is no longer roadworthy; the route to selling …
Let’s set the scene. Your old car has finally bit the dust. It’s parked in your driveway in Perth and you know it is not longer of any use on the road. ’ When you have to take a call to sell the car; it’s magical that they even think its okay to send you an SMS, showing a photo of their howling …
We have a special bond with our cars. They’re not only steel and gears; they are the mute witnesses to our lives. They’ve been there for the daily commute down the Kwinana Freeway, the family trips to the Swan Valley, first dates and late-night drives. Which is why, when a trusted vehicle begins to show its age, the choice on whether or not …
That car has just been sitting there, face it. Perhaps it’s time to retire the old family wagon, seen better days; that project car you never quite made a complete project of, or the consequence of a fender bender on one of Perth’s busy roads. Regardless of the story, though, it now stares you in the face; this junk car is occupying valuable …
