Category Archives: Vehicle Tips

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,

Carrying all the tools and materials that you need for the job is a common problem that every tradie faces. Thankfully, utes have continued to provide the perfect solution for work transportation over the decades. They are a mobile equipment shed for your business. Space-saving, cost-efficient and reliable. These are just some of the reasons

For a second, let us put aside the ‘Foreman’ 4×4 Ute class that is clearly the trending vehicle of the last 5 years and let’s review a Tradie Ute, the Toyota Hilux Workmate. Tradies need a work horse, that is a given.  Some of you are knocking over 100 Kms a day or more.  Managing