From Monday 28 October, regulation will come in force enabling all NSW drivers to legally present their Digital Driver Licence as proof of age, proof of identity and right to drive.

Next week, the state-wide version of the Digital Driver Licence will become available to download on the Service NSW app.

For more information see the link below at Service NSW.

https://www.service.nsw.gov.au/campaign/nsw-digital-driver-licence

Important Takata Airbag Recall Information – Ford Australia 

Ford Australia has issued an urgent recall on all vehicles fitted with affected frontal driver and passenger Takata airbag inflators.
Affected airbags are faulty and could kill or seriously injure you or other people in the vehicle. It is critical that affected individuals check whether a Ford vehicle has been affected.

An affected vehicle can easily be identified by, checking the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) in the look up tool or by calling Ford on 1800 503 673

Toyota has expanded its Takata recall for the 2001-03 Avensis, 2001-07 Corolla, and 2006-11 Yaris Sedan.

As with all Takata-related recalls, airbags in the affected vehicles are fitted with propellant that could degrade when exposed to heat and humidity. If one of those cars is in an accident where the airbags are deployed, the metal inflator housing could explode under too much internal pressure sending shrapnel shooting into the cabin.

There’s a serious risk of injury or death, should a faulty Takata airbag be involved in an accident.

A total of 82,756 cars are included in the expanded campaign – a VIN list is attached here

Toyota will contact owners of the affected vehicles and advise them to organise a free replacement inflator with their nearest dealer.

The latest ACCC figures show 3.2 million airbags (78.9 per cent) have been replaced during the Takata recall campaign, leaving 600,000 vehicles (14.8 per cent) on the road with Takata airbag inflators still fitted.

A further 6.3 per cent of vehicles originally included in the recall have been written off, scrapped or unregistered for more than two years, meaning they can’t have their airbag replaced.

There are 24 reported deaths and more than 260 injuries from faulty inflators worldwide. One local motorist was killed by a Takata airbag in July 2017, while another was seriously injured in June of the same year. The ACCC added some 1.1 million vehicles to the compulsory recall last year.

According to the Australian Government, the risk of a defective Takata airbag rupturing may arise between 6 and 25 years after it is installed in a vehicle. In areas of high heat and humidity, the risk of rupture may arise between 6 and 9 years. Concerned owners can check if their vehicle needs a new inflator at www.IsMyAirbagSafe.com.au

Overstock Clearance – Snorkel Kits $80

As far as 4×4 accessories go, snorkels are the number one piece of equipement. A snorkel, not only allows you to cross deep water safely, but is essential for feeding cool, clean air to your engine and keeping it performing at its best.

Drivetech 4×4 snorkel kits
Toyota Landcruiser 200 Series 2008-2015
70 Series Landcruiser
100 Series Landcruiser
Nissan D40 Navara 2005 – 2010
Nissan Pathfinder R51 2005 – 2010
Isuzu Dmax 2008-2012
Mitsubishi ML Triton

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