Category: News

Category: News

Petrol Spy: Monitor Fuel Prices Around Your Area


A few days ago we wrote about fuel price drops in the ACT. In doing so, we discovered an application that actually lets you monitor petrol prices around your area! Cool isn’t it? You can download the application in your iPhone (App Store) or Android (Google Play). Once you’ve input your postcode, you can choose to view prices in Unleaded 91, E10,…

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Motorists Enjoy Low Fuel Cost in Canberra


When Costco opened their petrol station last December 2014, motorists has enjoyed low fuel cost since. As per NRMA, the last time Canberrans enjoyed a price drop was five years ago. People are wasting no time to  drive to Majura Road to get cheaper petrol. Costco is usually 15c lower than the average price, with Woolies (Caltex) dropping prices as well during…

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Happy ‘Straya Day!


As expected, most Canberrans took advantage of this long weekend by going to the coast, or even interstate. However, if you are one of the few (me included) who decided to have a staycation, I hope you did not miss any of this: 1) Great Aussie Day Breakfast at Commonwealth Park which started at 7:30am. The proceeds went to the Heart…

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5 Advantages of a Safari Snorkel


1) Safety – No matter how hard we plan out trip, oftentimes we cannot predict changes in weather condition. One minute it is sunny and dusty the next you’ll find yourself in front of a raging river. Try as we may to avoid a torrential river, sometimes it is the only option that we have to get across to safety.…

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Land Rover In Movies


Did you know that there are over 1781 Land Rover vehicles used in movies and TV series? Not to mention music videos! Amongst the Land Rover models, the Defender is the most popularly used in television series and feature films. Meanwhile Range Rover and Range Rover Sport gets has more appearances in music videos than any other luxury SUV in the…

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Welcome the New Year!


2015 is here and we at Roverworks are sure that all of you still have a holiday hangover. How many of you visited your family or relatives from the interstate? Some probably flew outside the country and headed to that long-planned holiday destination. While most of us decided to have a “staycation” in Canberra, we are not excused from the hustle…

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EGR Valve for TDV6 Engine of Discovery 3/4 and Range Rover Sport


One of the common problems we fix with the TDV6 engine from Discovery 3, Discovery 4, and Range Rover Sport as the vehicles get older is EGR valves – Exhaust Gas Recirculation Valves. The EGR system is a method that has been developed by engineers to reduce emissions from engines. They open only at idle, and at full throttle, to allow…

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How to Avoid Overheating Your Vehicle


With the hotter weather coming up we can have some awful overheating problems happen. In particular, the TDV6 engines in Discovery 3, Discovery 4, and Range Rover Sport have a plastic water outlet in the valley of the engine. The hot coolant water comes out of the engine, and into the top radiator hose through this spout. We have had several of…

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Unique Front Prop Shaft of Discovery 2


The Discovery 2 has a unique front prop shaft connecting the transfer box to the front diff. It has a “cardinal joint” on the transfer box end – two universal joints right next to each other. This allows for a greater range of movement with a lesser angle on each universal joint. The problem with these is that when they wear…

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Have Your Brakes Checked at Roverworks


Land Rover braking systems need specialist care. At Roverworks, we can replace brake pads and rotors, as well as repair hydraulics and ABS (Anti-skid or Anti-lock Braking Systems) fitted to Land Rover vehicles as a one-stop shop for all repairs and maintenance. Never take a Land Rover to a generic suspension shop for suspension repairs. Changing bushes with non-manufacturer recommended components will lead…

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