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Things to know before buying a bike rack
Cycling is becoming more and more popular with the average Joe thanks to the success of the likes of Anna Meares. With this enthusiasm comes a desire to explore further afield on your bike, and this often requires transporting it on the roof or the back of your car. There are heaps of options when […]
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Tips for driving in the outback
If you’re driving in rural Western Australia, the conditions you need to be prepared for are considerably different to those of city driving. Traffic isn’t exactly buzzing in the outback, so the risk of collisions with other vehicles is low. But there are other dangers to watch out for. Here’s our guide to driving in […]
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Need a roof rack for your 4WD?
If you use your 4WD like it’s really meant to be used – outside of the city in our great open country – then you’ll LOVE this offer. Purchase a Tracklander 4WD roof rack this month at Midland Towbars and you’ll get a FREE Tracklander Accessory Pack that’s normally worth $450. What’s so great about […]
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Safety first!
Yep, here I am banging on about safety again… maybe you’ve heard the rules about safe towing before (if not on this website elsewhere). But did you know that there are still some folks out there who don’t follow them? If you’re new to towing, you should find the below tips very useful. Or, if […]
Read MoreTop 5 roof rack FAQs
Want to know what the most clued-up shoppers ask before buying a roof rack? Here are the questions we’re most often asked here at Midland Towbars: 1. Which roof rack will suit my vehicle? There are oodles of roof racks out there, in all different shapes and sizes. Most of them are made to suit […]
Read MoreEconomic downturn? Not for this guy
While most of the world watches its pocket, a US-based classic car collector has just splashed out on what has now become the world’s most expensive car. Taking petrol head-dom to a whole new level, Craig McCaw has just shelled out a cool AU$34 million for a 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO. Made for British racing […]
Read MoreCar safety features of the future
It’s the sort of thing that one might find in a James Bond movie, or something that Caractacus Potts would come up with. But industry supplier TRW has confirmed that the development of external airbags for cars is now under way. The idea is that these airbags will significantly increase passenger protection by deploying from […]
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Tow the line trailers & towing
In this era of ‘stay-cationing’, there are heaps of different trailers to choose from to meet the diverse needs of their users. But with choice comes a responsibility to get the right trailer for your vehicle. Get the wrong one and it can spell disaster. 2 important things to remember when choosing a trailers & […]
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5 Hilarious Car Accessories
Many of us dream about coming up with an idea that could make us millions. For me, it would (naturally) have to be some kind of car accessory… I’m working on it! But, in the meantime, I thought you might like to hear (or laugh) about some interesting vehicle accessories already out there. 1. Drivemocion […]
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