Under The Bonnet Tech Tips
Stop Ignoring your car - Regular servicing and preventative maintenance
Why you need regular servicing and preventatitve maintenance Regular servicing and preventative maintenance might not seem exciting, but it’s one of the smartest ways to save money and avoid breakdowns in the long run. Catching…
Cam & Crank Sensors – When the Talk Breaks Down
Cam & Crank Sensors – When the Talk Breaks Down Ever had a car that runs fine cold but starts stalling once it warms up? One of the sneaky culprits we often find in the…
ShuRoo – Your Best Mate on Roo-Country Roads
ShuRoo – Your Best Mate on Roo-Country Roads If you’ve done a few long country runs, you’ll know the heart-stopping feeling of seeing a kangaroo bounding toward your bonnet. That’s where the ShuRoo electronic animal…
Voltage Sensitive vs True Ignition-Switched Relays
What VSRs do vs proper IGN-switched relays, and when to use each for accessories. When you’re wiring up accessories—things like fridges, lights, or second batteries—how you trigger the relay that feeds them can make a…
Unilug Battery Terminal Lugs - Clean, Simple Dual Battery Connections
If you’ve ever fitted a dual battery setup, you know the story—wires piled up on the factory posts, dodgy stacked lugs, and a messy looking install that makes you want to pull your hair out.…
Blinkers Flashing like they are on red bull?
Done a tray swap, added a canopy, or upgraded to LED indicators on your ute… and now your blinkers are flashing like they’re on Red Bull? That’s called hyperflashing — and it happens because LED…
The Forgotten Filter
The Forgotten Filter 🫢 It’s small, it’s hidden, and it’s breathing for you — but most people don’t even know it exists. We’re talking about the cabin (or pollen) filter. This little guy quietly filters…
The MAF Sensor Makeover
Your Mass Airflow (MAF) sensor is a little hero that measures how much air your engine breathes. But clean it the wrong way, and you can turn that hero into a headache. Don’t: Blast it…
The Parts Guide
HS Auto Parts – Anderson Plug Extension & Adapter Leads
Feeling a bit short? Our Anderson extension leads can help. HS Auto Parts – Anderson Plug Extension & Adapter Leads Made In-House by Qualified Auto Electricians At HS Auto Parts, we don’t just sell Anderson…
Ryco 4WD Service Kits – One Box, Job Done
Ryco 4WD Service Kits – One Box, Job Done If you’re the kind of bloke who likes to look after his own four-wheel drive but doesn’t want to spend half a day cross-checking part numbers,…
CTEK Battery Chargers — Smart, Reliable Charging for Every Battery
Whether it’s the bike that hasn’t moved since winter, the mower that only works when it feels like it, or the toy car that never sees rain, one thing’s guaranteed — batteries hate being ignored.…
When engine bay space is tight, cheap fans fail. - Maradyne High Performance Fans are the solution...
Maradyne low-profile thermo fans are engineered to keep engines cool where others struggle — with IP68 waterproof motors and high-output performance you can rely on. Here’s why we’ve added them to our range. Maradyne High-Performance…
NEW LED Lenser K4R – The Tiny Torch With Big Attitude!
✨ NEW LED Lenser K4R – The Tiny Torch With Big Attitude! 🔦 Looking for a cracking little gift idea? Something useful, something clever, and something they’ll actually use every day? Say g’day to the…
MaxiTrac Safety Chain Hook Set – 3200 kg (Pair)
MaxiTrac Safety Chain Hook Set – 3200 kg (Pair) Hooking up your trailer just got a whole lot easier — and safer — thanks to the MaxiTrac Safety Chain Hook Set. Rated to 3200 kg…
EASON Drawbar Bracket
Eason Drawbar Bracket When you’re towing, the plugs on your drawbar are some of the most important connections you’ve got—your Anderson plug feeding power to the van or camper, and your 7-pin or 12-pin trailer…
Portable Brake Controllers
🚙 Portable Brake Controllers – Plug, Play, Tow Anywhere Towing made easy. That’s the beauty of a portable electric brake controller – the smart solution for anyone who tows with more than one vehicle, or…
Driving Light or LED Lightbar Connection
Back in the day, wiring in a set of driving lights or a lightbar was as simple as tapping into your high beam with a test light and away you went. These days, things aren’t…
TYCAB – Australia’s Own Premium Automotive Cable
In a world where more and more products are being sourced and manufactured overseas, it’s refreshing to know that some companies still put Australian quality first. TYCAB is one of them – proudly producing some…
“VARTA® – The Power Behind Your Adventure
From running your fridge on a weekend getaway to powering lights, inverters, and tools on the job, your accessory battery is the quiet workhorse that keeps everything humming. That’s why at HS Auto Parts, we…
Why you should use three pin anderson plugs
Why you should swap to a 3-Pin Anderson Plug — One-Click Install with Built-In Ignition Sense ❓ You may have noticed 3-pin Anderson plugs popping up on the market — but what’s that all about?…
