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The Most Efficient Way to Use VACC MotorTech In your Workshop
New technology brings new options to access vehicle repair information. In the past, we all had to rely on hardcover workshop manuals, which we tried not to cover with greasy fingerprints. Printouts improved the situation, and now we have desk computers, laptops, tablets, and smartphones, each with its own time and place to get the most out of your VACC MotorTech subscription. Make the [...]
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How to stay up to date with new vehicle technology
Each year, vehicles keep coming out with new features that bring convenience to customers and possible headaches for technicians to keep them running. It might be more ADAS features for safety, additional emission control systems, or any number of things that technicians need to keep on top of, and VACC’s TechTalk can help. Training Courses One of the struggles of the automotive industry is [...]
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EV Battery Charging : The 20–80% Rule
As electric vehicles (EVs) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) become increasingly common on Australian roads, many drivers are asking the same question: “How do I look after my battery?” One [...]
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Can I drive an EV on my P Plates – Yes and No
Getting your P-plates in Victoria is one of the “coming of age” moments in a young person’s life. The supervision and tedious 120 hours of logbook entries are done, and now [...]
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Motorcycle and Truck Repair Information in VACC MotorTech
Every business is different: some work only on cars, some only on one brand of car, while others will take on anything on wheels. VACC MotorTech has subscription options to suit [...]
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How to find VACC TechTalk Articles
2026 is VACC TechTalk magazine’s 40th year in print and will continue, providing a trusted source of service, repair and diagnostic information to the Australian Automotive repair industry for years to [...]
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How to stay up to date with new vehicle technology
Each year, vehicles keep coming out with new features that bring convenience to customers and possible headaches for technicians to keep them running. It might be more ADAS features for safety, [...]
Read MoreApr
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New Car Brands Coming To Australia 2026
The Australian automotive industry has evolved over the years, with car brands coming and going depending on government policies and market forces. It looks like over the next few years, we [...]
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The Most Efficient Way to Use VACC MotorTech In your Workshop
New technology brings new options to access vehicle repair information. In the past, we all had to rely on hardcover workshop manuals, which we tried not to cover with greasy fingerprints. [...]
Read MoreApr
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Hyundai and Kia CVVD: Operation and Overview
In 2019, the Hyundai Motor Group released the world’s first production engine with Continuously Variable Valve Timing (CVVT) and Continuously Variable Valve Duration (CVVD) in their new Smartstream G1.6 T-GDi engine. [...]
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Need Wiring Diagrams? – Find them in VACC MotorTech
Without access to the correct wiring diagrams, diagnosing and repairing the electrical systems in a modern vehicle can be time-consuming and soul-destroying. VACC MotorTech has wiring diagrams from five sources covering [...]
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Wheel Alignment and Fuel Consumption
The cost of filling your shopping trolley at the supermarket has been on the rise for a while before the latest Middle East conflict kicked off, which has raised global fuel [...]
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Don’t Rely on your Tyre Pressure Monitoring System to save Fuel.
Australian fuel prices have risen dramatically due to international issues beyond our control. But the amount of fuel your car or truck consumes can be influenced by how much attention it [...]
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Vehicle Weight and Fuel Consumption
Sometimes you turn on the news, and it just seems to add more weight to the things on your mind. With the latest troubles in the Middle East, which have raised [...]
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VACC MotorTech 2025: A Year in Review
As always, it has been a big year for the automotive industry, and the VACC MotorTech team has been assisting hard-working technicians on the tools by providing the information they need [...]
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