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Going off road in an all-terrain vehicle can present multiple terrain challenges all of which require different considerations to maximise your enjoyment and safety and minimise the risk to you and your four-wheel drive vehicle. This guide gives a brief overview of the best way to approach various terrain types, especially in Australia where we have almost every type of terrain.

Before setting out, especially in a new off-road SUV, always make sure you and your passengers are wearing climate-suitable clothing and have the full complement of safety equipment including an emergency beacon, extra food and water, extra fuel, tow rope and shovel as well as plenty of water. The final safety precaution is always to tell someone where you are going and when you expect to get back.

***Driving on Mud and Sand in a 4×4.***

“Yuk!” I said when a friend showed me the engine compartment to his SUV and asked me how to clean it up. I mean it was totally torched, it looked like seriously; doogie doo! Okay so, he knew I was formerly into auto detailing and asked me what I could do to make it brand new again.

I said “nothing, I am retired, and it’s a basket case, I don’t even think I would have wanted you as a customer when I was in business, yuk!” He said, “Yah, but okay, so how do I clean it then?” And I said “buy me a Frappuccino and I’ll explain it all to you.”

In the 21st century technology is not only producing newer and sleeker vehicles but also accessories to keep up to date with such vehicles, amongst them are DVD players, music systems and car roof racks.

Today the automobile market provides different types of roof racks to suite the vehicle and owner’s need. While some people require heavy duty roof bars, others need a lighter roof bar to suite their requirements. There are options like roof-mounted single bicycle versions that are not only reasonably priced and convenient but also good for providing storage space for large items not able to be carried inside the vehicle.

Starting with the basic cross bars can be added plastic roof boxes, steel or aluminium mesh baskets,ski carriers, kayak carriers and ladder racks to name a few.

The 2010 Chevrolet Equinox vs. the 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe

Winnipeg is a city that is full of automobiles and dealerships. Finding just the right vehicle for your own particular needs can be quite confusing. But having an idea of what you want gives you a head start. If you have been considering the Hyundai Santa Fe, you need to take a closer look at the Chevrolet Equinox. Both vehicles are similar in style, but have some very distinct differences. These differences might just make you change your mind.

The Chevrolet Equinox comes standard with some great features. It has a six speed automatic transmission that is perfect for handling the roads in Winnipeg and the surrounding areas. The horsepower the Equinox offers is 182 and it still gets 9.2L/100km in the city and 6.1L/100km on the highway. That kind of horsepower combined with terrific fuel economy is just one reason why the Equinox is a good choice for a vehicle. It also comes with a standard 12-month plan of OnStar and has a powertrain warranty of 60 months or 160,000km.