Like all financial decisions, to buy or lease a new vehicle will differ depending on your individual circumstances. Whilst buying a car may be preferable and more beneficial than leasing to one person, it might not be to another. With more and more people working from home, car leasing has experienced a boom in recent… Read more »
Tips on how to care for an unused car
With the increase of people working from home, cars across the country may be sitting unused for a long time. Whether you haven’t driven your car in two weeks or two months, it’s a known fact that a car sitting idle on streets or garages will deteriorate much faster. If you do not care for… Read more »
3 benefits of a fuel injection service
A fuel injection service is necessary every 80, 000kms to maximise the performance and economy of your vehicle. At Auto Leaders, we use the renowned MotorVac treatment which provides restored fuel efficiency, enhanced performance and lower emissions. But what exactly is a fuel injection service, and why do we recommend it? Think of a fuel… Read more »
What to do if your car’s AC smells funky
With the hot weather in Queensland, your air conditioning system in your car is not a luxury, it’s a necessity. Even on the rare cold mornings in winter, turning on the heater can instantly make driving that much more pleasant. But have you ever turned on your AC only to be hit in the face… Read more »
Essential tyre care tips you should know
As the only thing connecting your vehicle to the road, there’s no questioning how important tyres are. Frankly, we wouldn’t get far without them! That’s why regularly inspecting and maintaining them is so crucial to ensure your safety on the road. So here are some tyre care tips to follow Checking you tyre air pressure… Read more »
When is the right time to trade in your car?
Trading in a car to upgrade to a new one is always very tempting. You may have been driving one day and spotted that sleek looking Tesla, only to find yourself seriously considering making the switch. But whether you’re just tempted by that ‘new car’ feeling, or your vehicle is giving you difficulties, there will… Read more »
My vehicle is out of warranty; how often do I need to service it?
It’s important to know how often you should be getting your car serviced, and why it’s even more important to stay on top of it if you’re driving a used car. Ultimately, if you delay your car’s regular servicing, you are putting your safety at risk. When your vehicle is under warranty, you should keep… Read more »
How to prevent car break-ins
Car break-ins are one of the most infuriating things that can happen to a car owner. Unfortunately, they occur more often than we’d like to think. While there’s no way to completely prevent thieves from targeting your car, there are some preventative measures that you can take to make your vehicle less appealing. Most people… Read more »
Best ways to protect your windscreen from damage
While your car’s windscreen is durable, it is not indestructible. Your windscreen is the first safety barrier that protects all passengers from extreme weather conditions on the road, as well as debris. We often cannot avoid every obstacle on the road that leads to chips and cracks, but there are ways to protect your windscreen… Read more »
7 things to consider when upgrading to a family size vehicle
When you have a family, there are a few ‘sacrifices’ that you have to make, and most of the time one has to do with your vehicle. As your family gets bigger, there may come a time when you have to say goodbye to your zippy sports car, or at least ‘see you around sometime’… Read more »