Category Archives: Vehicle Tips

As a tradie, your day-to-day life is probably filled with moving from one job site to another. The last thing that you need is for a mechanical failure or accident to occur involving your vehicle. This can set your work schedule back by weeks, impacting your overall business in the long run. That’s why safety

A common issue that every tradie is sure to have faced during their career is how to fit everything they need into their rental vehicle. Transporting all the necessary tools, equipment and materials can be quite the challenge, especially with the variety of job sites that you may need to visit regularly. Efficiently packing your

For the first time in years, the classic Toyota HiLux has some serious competition in the tradie ute market. The Next-Gen Ford Ranger has faced tremendous demand ever since it was introduced in Australia, pushing the manufacturer to increase production to meet supply issues. With a continued push for more tradie work, you may be

Are you a tradie looking for a new work vehicle to keep your business on the road? Then you’re probably deciding between a ute or a van. Both are reliable workhorses that will serve the typical tradesperson quite well for several years. However, each also has its own advantages and disadvantages depending on the requirements

As a tradie, your ute or van is essentially a mobile office for your business. It’s where all your tools are located and what most of your clients see when you arrive at the job site. Adding the right accessories and specifications to your vehicle, can ensure that your tradie business stays on the road

Tradie utes are a familiar sight on almost any road in Australia, whether you’re deep in the city or in a rural town located in the outback. Typically, they are divided into 4×2 and 4×4 utes, with multiple specifications under each category. And, as with most vehicles, the discussion about which type of ute is

Trying to keep all your work essentials neatly organised and accessible always seems like a hassle, no matter how many years you’ve been in the industry. Fortunately, ute toolboxes have proven to be a reliable solution, keeping your essentials from sliding around in the back tray and securely tucked away when you’re clocking off for

Tradies are one of the most diverse groups of workers in Australia. They can be anyone from construction workers to gardeners and even couriers, each with their own specifications on what they need out of a ute. This variety has caused the long-standing debate on whether steel or aluminium trays are better. In truth, each

If you are a veteran of the tradie industry, then it’s more than likely that you’ve heard the age-old debate of petrol vs diesel. It’s often the case that people will swear by diesel fuel as being the perfect fit for utes. However, looking past specific biases and examining their differences can reveal that each

Thanks to their recognisable design, host of features and range of models, utes have become synonymous with the tradie lifestyle across Australia. In particular, the Toyota HiLux and Ford Ranger have grown to be two of the most popular utes in the industry over the past few years. As each model has continued to evolve,