Real ownership stories — maintenance, mods, road trips and hard-won lessons, written by the people who drive them.
Drove the Sixth generation up to Chiang Mai over the long weekend — about 700 km each way. Comfortable cruiser, returned solid fuel economy on the highway stretches, and handled the mountain sections
Swapped out the worn factory tyres for a fresh set and had a four-wheel alignment done afterwards. Noticeably quieter on the motorway and the steering tracks straight now. Kept the old size for an hon
The big one. Pulled the truck in over a long weekend and worked through the 65k checklist myself. Photos and notes for each job below — swipe through.
Drove the Tank 300 (Current) up to Chiang Mai over the long weekend — about 700 km each way. Comfortable cruiser, returned solid fuel economy on the highway stretches, and handled the mountain section
Drove the HR-V e:HEV (Current) up to Chiang Mai over the long weekend — about 700 km each way. Comfortable cruiser, returned solid fuel economy on the highway stretches, and handled the mountain secti
Drove the Civic Type R (Current) up to Chiang Mai over the long weekend — about 700 km each way. Comfortable cruiser, returned solid fuel economy on the highway stretches, and handled the mountain sec
Drove the Second generation up to Chiang Mai over the long weekend — about 700 km each way. Comfortable cruiser, returned solid fuel economy on the highway stretches, and handled the mountain sections
Drove the Alphard (Current) up to Chiang Mai over the long weekend — about 700 km each way. Comfortable cruiser, returned solid fuel economy on the highway stretches, and handled the mountain sections
Drove the Eleventh generation up to Chiang Mai over the long weekend — about 700 km each way. Comfortable cruiser, returned solid fuel economy on the highway stretches, and handled the mountain sectio
Swapped out the worn factory tyres for a fresh set and had a four-wheel alignment done afterwards. Noticeably quieter on the motorway and the steering tracks straight now. Kept the old size for an hon
Swapped out the worn factory tyres for a fresh set and had a four-wheel alignment done afterwards. Noticeably quieter on the motorway and the steering tracks straight now. Kept the old size for an hon
Swapped out the worn factory tyres for a fresh set and had a four-wheel alignment done afterwards. Noticeably quieter on the motorway and the steering tracks straight now. Kept the old size for an hon
Swapped out the worn factory tyres for a fresh set and had a four-wheel alignment done afterwards. Noticeably quieter on the motorway and the steering tracks straight now. Kept the old size for an hon
Swapped out the worn factory tyres for a fresh set and had a four-wheel alignment done afterwards. Noticeably quieter on the motorway and the steering tracks straight now. Kept the old size for an hon
Swapped out the worn factory tyres for a fresh set and had a four-wheel alignment done afterwards. Noticeably quieter on the motorway and the steering tracks straight now. Kept the old size for an hon
The big one. Pulled the truck in over a long weekend and worked through the 65k checklist myself. Photos and notes for each job below — swipe through.
The big one. Pulled the truck in over a long weekend and worked through the 65k checklist myself. Photos and notes for each job below — swipe through.
The big one. Pulled the truck in over a long weekend and worked through the 65k checklist myself. Photos and notes for each job below — swipe through.
The big one. Pulled the truck in over a long weekend and worked through the 65k checklist myself. Photos and notes for each job below — swipe through.
Took the Alphard (Current) in for its scheduled major service. Engine oil and filter, cabin and air filters, brake fluid flush, and a full inspection of the suspension bushings. Everything checked out
Took the Eleventh generation in for its scheduled major service. Engine oil and filter, cabin and air filters, brake fluid flush, and a full inspection of the suspension bushings. Everything checked o
Drove the MX-5 (Current) up to Chiang Mai over the long weekend — about 700 km each way. Comfortable cruiser, returned solid fuel economy on the highway stretches, and handled the mountain sections ne
Drove the 5 (Current) up to Chiang Mai over the long weekend — about 700 km each way. Comfortable cruiser, returned solid fuel economy on the highway stretches, and handled the mountain sections near
Drove the Terra (Current) up to Chiang Mai over the long weekend — about 700 km each way. Comfortable cruiser, returned solid fuel economy on the highway stretches, and handled the mountain sections n
Drove the Sorento HEV (Current) up to Chiang Mai over the long weekend — about 700 km each way. Comfortable cruiser, returned solid fuel economy on the highway stretches, and handled the mountain sect
Drove the Second generation up to Chiang Mai over the long weekend — about 700 km each way. Comfortable cruiser, returned solid fuel economy on the highway stretches, and handled the mountain sections
Drove the Xpander Cross (Current) up to Chiang Mai over the long weekend — about 700 km each way. Comfortable cruiser, returned solid fuel economy on the highway stretches, and handled the mountain se
Drove the 3 Sedan (Current) up to Chiang Mai over the long weekend — about 700 km each way. Comfortable cruiser, returned solid fuel economy on the highway stretches, and handled the mountain sections
Drove the Jimny (Current) up to Chiang Mai over the long weekend — about 700 km each way. Comfortable cruiser, returned solid fuel economy on the highway stretches, and handled the mountain sections n
Drove the Camry (Current) up to Chiang Mai over the long weekend — about 700 km each way. Comfortable cruiser, returned solid fuel economy on the highway stretches, and handled the mountain sections n
Swapped out the worn factory tyres for a fresh set and had a four-wheel alignment done afterwards. Noticeably quieter on the motorway and the steering tracks straight now. Kept the old size for an hon
Swapped out the worn factory tyres for a fresh set and had a four-wheel alignment done afterwards. Noticeably quieter on the motorway and the steering tracks straight now. Kept the old size for an hon
Swapped out the worn factory tyres for a fresh set and had a four-wheel alignment done afterwards. Noticeably quieter on the motorway and the steering tracks straight now. Kept the old size for an hon
Swapped out the worn factory tyres for a fresh set and had a four-wheel alignment done afterwards. Noticeably quieter on the motorway and the steering tracks straight now. Kept the old size for an hon
Swapped out the worn factory tyres for a fresh set and had a four-wheel alignment done afterwards. Noticeably quieter on the motorway and the steering tracks straight now. Kept the old size for an hon
Swapped out the worn factory tyres for a fresh set and had a four-wheel alignment done afterwards. Noticeably quieter on the motorway and the steering tracks straight now. Kept the old size for an hon
Swapped out the worn factory tyres for a fresh set and had a four-wheel alignment done afterwards. Noticeably quieter on the motorway and the steering tracks straight now. Kept the old size for an hon
Swapped out the worn factory tyres for a fresh set and had a four-wheel alignment done afterwards. Noticeably quieter on the motorway and the steering tracks straight now. Kept the old size for an hon
Swapped out the worn factory tyres for a fresh set and had a four-wheel alignment done afterwards. Noticeably quieter on the motorway and the steering tracks straight now. Kept the old size for an hon
The big one. Pulled the truck in over a long weekend and worked through the 65k checklist myself. Photos and notes for each job below — swipe through.
The big one. Pulled the truck in over a long weekend and worked through the 65k checklist myself. Photos and notes for each job below — swipe through.
The big one. Pulled the truck in over a long weekend and worked through the 65k checklist myself. Photos and notes for each job below — swipe through.
The big one. Pulled the truck in over a long weekend and worked through the 65k checklist myself. Photos and notes for each job below — swipe through.
The big one. Pulled the truck in over a long weekend and worked through the 65k checklist myself. Photos and notes for each job below — swipe through.
The big one. Pulled the truck in over a long weekend and worked through the 65k checklist myself. Photos and notes for each job below — swipe through.
The big one. Pulled the truck in over a long weekend and worked through the 65k checklist myself. Photos and notes for each job below — swipe through.
Took the Jimny (Current) in for its scheduled major service. Engine oil and filter, cabin and air filters, brake fluid flush, and a full inspection of the suspension bushings. Everything checked out c
Took the Camry (Current) in for its scheduled major service. Engine oil and filter, cabin and air filters, brake fluid flush, and a full inspection of the suspension bushings. Everything checked out c
Drove the V-Cross 4x4 (Current) up to Chiang Mai over the long weekend — about 700 km each way. Comfortable cruiser, returned solid fuel economy on the highway stretches, and handled the mountain sect
Drove the Hilux Revo Prerunner (Current) up to Chiang Mai over the long weekend — about 700 km each way. Comfortable cruiser, returned solid fuel economy on the highway stretches, and handled the moun
Real ownership stories — maintenance, mods, road trips and hard-won lessons, written by the people who drive them.
Drove the Sixth generation up to Chiang Mai over the long weekend — about 700 km each way. Comfortable cruiser, returned solid fuel economy on the highway stretches, and handled the mountain sections
Swapped out the worn factory tyres for a fresh set and had a four-wheel alignment done afterwards. Noticeably quieter on the motorway and the steering tracks straight now. Kept the old size for an hon
The big one. Pulled the truck in over a long weekend and worked through the 65k checklist myself. Photos and notes for each job below — swipe through.
Drove the Tank 300 (Current) up to Chiang Mai over the long weekend — about 700 km each way. Comfortable cruiser, returned solid fuel economy on the highway stretches, and handled the mountain section
Drove the HR-V e:HEV (Current) up to Chiang Mai over the long weekend — about 700 km each way. Comfortable cruiser, returned solid fuel economy on the highway stretches, and handled the mountain secti
Drove the Civic Type R (Current) up to Chiang Mai over the long weekend — about 700 km each way. Comfortable cruiser, returned solid fuel economy on the highway stretches, and handled the mountain sec
Drove the Second generation up to Chiang Mai over the long weekend — about 700 km each way. Comfortable cruiser, returned solid fuel economy on the highway stretches, and handled the mountain sections
Drove the Alphard (Current) up to Chiang Mai over the long weekend — about 700 km each way. Comfortable cruiser, returned solid fuel economy on the highway stretches, and handled the mountain sections
Drove the Eleventh generation up to Chiang Mai over the long weekend — about 700 km each way. Comfortable cruiser, returned solid fuel economy on the highway stretches, and handled the mountain sectio
Swapped out the worn factory tyres for a fresh set and had a four-wheel alignment done afterwards. Noticeably quieter on the motorway and the steering tracks straight now. Kept the old size for an hon
Swapped out the worn factory tyres for a fresh set and had a four-wheel alignment done afterwards. Noticeably quieter on the motorway and the steering tracks straight now. Kept the old size for an hon
Swapped out the worn factory tyres for a fresh set and had a four-wheel alignment done afterwards. Noticeably quieter on the motorway and the steering tracks straight now. Kept the old size for an hon
Swapped out the worn factory tyres for a fresh set and had a four-wheel alignment done afterwards. Noticeably quieter on the motorway and the steering tracks straight now. Kept the old size for an hon
Swapped out the worn factory tyres for a fresh set and had a four-wheel alignment done afterwards. Noticeably quieter on the motorway and the steering tracks straight now. Kept the old size for an hon
Swapped out the worn factory tyres for a fresh set and had a four-wheel alignment done afterwards. Noticeably quieter on the motorway and the steering tracks straight now. Kept the old size for an hon
The big one. Pulled the truck in over a long weekend and worked through the 65k checklist myself. Photos and notes for each job below — swipe through.
The big one. Pulled the truck in over a long weekend and worked through the 65k checklist myself. Photos and notes for each job below — swipe through.
The big one. Pulled the truck in over a long weekend and worked through the 65k checklist myself. Photos and notes for each job below — swipe through.
The big one. Pulled the truck in over a long weekend and worked through the 65k checklist myself. Photos and notes for each job below — swipe through.
Took the Alphard (Current) in for its scheduled major service. Engine oil and filter, cabin and air filters, brake fluid flush, and a full inspection of the suspension bushings. Everything checked out
Took the Eleventh generation in for its scheduled major service. Engine oil and filter, cabin and air filters, brake fluid flush, and a full inspection of the suspension bushings. Everything checked o
Drove the MX-5 (Current) up to Chiang Mai over the long weekend — about 700 km each way. Comfortable cruiser, returned solid fuel economy on the highway stretches, and handled the mountain sections ne
Drove the 5 (Current) up to Chiang Mai over the long weekend — about 700 km each way. Comfortable cruiser, returned solid fuel economy on the highway stretches, and handled the mountain sections near
Drove the Terra (Current) up to Chiang Mai over the long weekend — about 700 km each way. Comfortable cruiser, returned solid fuel economy on the highway stretches, and handled the mountain sections n
Drove the Sorento HEV (Current) up to Chiang Mai over the long weekend — about 700 km each way. Comfortable cruiser, returned solid fuel economy on the highway stretches, and handled the mountain sect
Drove the Second generation up to Chiang Mai over the long weekend — about 700 km each way. Comfortable cruiser, returned solid fuel economy on the highway stretches, and handled the mountain sections
Drove the Xpander Cross (Current) up to Chiang Mai over the long weekend — about 700 km each way. Comfortable cruiser, returned solid fuel economy on the highway stretches, and handled the mountain se
Drove the 3 Sedan (Current) up to Chiang Mai over the long weekend — about 700 km each way. Comfortable cruiser, returned solid fuel economy on the highway stretches, and handled the mountain sections
Drove the Jimny (Current) up to Chiang Mai over the long weekend — about 700 km each way. Comfortable cruiser, returned solid fuel economy on the highway stretches, and handled the mountain sections n
Drove the Camry (Current) up to Chiang Mai over the long weekend — about 700 km each way. Comfortable cruiser, returned solid fuel economy on the highway stretches, and handled the mountain sections n
Swapped out the worn factory tyres for a fresh set and had a four-wheel alignment done afterwards. Noticeably quieter on the motorway and the steering tracks straight now. Kept the old size for an hon
Swapped out the worn factory tyres for a fresh set and had a four-wheel alignment done afterwards. Noticeably quieter on the motorway and the steering tracks straight now. Kept the old size for an hon
Swapped out the worn factory tyres for a fresh set and had a four-wheel alignment done afterwards. Noticeably quieter on the motorway and the steering tracks straight now. Kept the old size for an hon
Swapped out the worn factory tyres for a fresh set and had a four-wheel alignment done afterwards. Noticeably quieter on the motorway and the steering tracks straight now. Kept the old size for an hon
Swapped out the worn factory tyres for a fresh set and had a four-wheel alignment done afterwards. Noticeably quieter on the motorway and the steering tracks straight now. Kept the old size for an hon
Swapped out the worn factory tyres for a fresh set and had a four-wheel alignment done afterwards. Noticeably quieter on the motorway and the steering tracks straight now. Kept the old size for an hon
Swapped out the worn factory tyres for a fresh set and had a four-wheel alignment done afterwards. Noticeably quieter on the motorway and the steering tracks straight now. Kept the old size for an hon
Swapped out the worn factory tyres for a fresh set and had a four-wheel alignment done afterwards. Noticeably quieter on the motorway and the steering tracks straight now. Kept the old size for an hon
Swapped out the worn factory tyres for a fresh set and had a four-wheel alignment done afterwards. Noticeably quieter on the motorway and the steering tracks straight now. Kept the old size for an hon
The big one. Pulled the truck in over a long weekend and worked through the 65k checklist myself. Photos and notes for each job below — swipe through.
The big one. Pulled the truck in over a long weekend and worked through the 65k checklist myself. Photos and notes for each job below — swipe through.
The big one. Pulled the truck in over a long weekend and worked through the 65k checklist myself. Photos and notes for each job below — swipe through.
The big one. Pulled the truck in over a long weekend and worked through the 65k checklist myself. Photos and notes for each job below — swipe through.
The big one. Pulled the truck in over a long weekend and worked through the 65k checklist myself. Photos and notes for each job below — swipe through.
The big one. Pulled the truck in over a long weekend and worked through the 65k checklist myself. Photos and notes for each job below — swipe through.
The big one. Pulled the truck in over a long weekend and worked through the 65k checklist myself. Photos and notes for each job below — swipe through.
Took the Jimny (Current) in for its scheduled major service. Engine oil and filter, cabin and air filters, brake fluid flush, and a full inspection of the suspension bushings. Everything checked out c
Took the Camry (Current) in for its scheduled major service. Engine oil and filter, cabin and air filters, brake fluid flush, and a full inspection of the suspension bushings. Everything checked out c
Drove the V-Cross 4x4 (Current) up to Chiang Mai over the long weekend — about 700 km each way. Comfortable cruiser, returned solid fuel economy on the highway stretches, and handled the mountain sect
Drove the Hilux Revo Prerunner (Current) up to Chiang Mai over the long weekend — about 700 km each way. Comfortable cruiser, returned solid fuel economy on the highway stretches, and handled the moun