Owning a car is a necessity in today’s world. While we acknowledge that some cars are still considered luxury items, most cars on the road today are necessities. For Australians, having a car for transportation is critical. Australia is a vast country with considerable distances between cities and a relatively low population density. Our transportation needs cannot be met by just public transport. Public transportation is a luxury for most people outside the cities and...
Australia is tough to beat for the sheer variety of spectacular road journeys it offers, from lush green forests to the nearly 40,000 km of coastline to the red dust of the Outback. You can get into your car, put on your favourite travel playlist, and be assured of a memorable journey no matter which direction you go. The true beauty of Australia needs to be experienced through its roads because of the sheer variety...
Engine: 2.0-litre 4-cyl turbo, 162kW and 350Nm Warranty/Service: 5-yr/unlimited km, $3973 for 5 years Safety: Auto emergency braking, active cruise control, lane-keep assist, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert. Economy: 8.6L/100km Bootspace: 760 litres Overall With the most powerful engine in its class, a monster boot, an upgraded battery, underbody protection, generous interiors, smaller wheels that can accommodate snow chains, and a...
Everything from grease, oil, and weather conditions to dust, filth, and mud can affect your car’s exterior. Even a brand-new car might look dull and worn out due to dust, dirt, birds and bugs. If neglected for too long, the debris may harm the paint, giving you permanent dull patches. Giving your car a bath regularly is the best way to combat the elements! We can all agree that Aussie car owners are well and...
Gerald Slaven has been helping their local community for many years through their long-term support of many organisations including Soldier On, Rise Above, and The Tuggeranong Bushrangers. Now, with their new initiative, The Community First Program, they’re helping even more local groups achieve their goals. The Community First program is a simple concept. The community nominates their favourite ACT charity, community support group, or sporting club, and the locals vote on who they feel are...
The 2022 Golf R offers you a driving experience unlike any other because of the way it combines speed and refinement. With the new R-performance torque vectoring 4MOTION® all-wheel drive and the 315 horsepower and 295 lb-ft of torque in the optional 7-speed DSG® dual-clutch automatic gearbox, it exhilarates and enchants with something for everyone and then some. Some things are better experienced than described. The Volkswagen Golf R is one of them. This is one of...
There’s no doubt that the past couple of years have been some of the most challenging ever seen in the automotive industry, but they’ve also proven to be a great time for us as a Dealership to make sure we are focusing on ‘best practice’ across every part of our Volkswagen Dealership. From sales to service and everything in between, we’ve been determined to provide the best level of customer care possible and have achieved...
The year 2022 is a very eventful one for the Australian car market. Coming out of a lockdown, which affected all of Australia, the car industry was facing unprecedented challenges during most of 2021 and at the very beginning of 2022. COVID-19 lockdowns, the closing of ports, and delays in shipping had only added to the pressures on the car industry. However, today things look vastly different. The Australians have stepped up and are dealing...
To see the latest range of off-road vehicles from Ford, come down and meet the team from Gerald Slaven Ford at the Queanbeyan 4wd expo. With a full list of 4wd experts, camping enthusiasts, and off-road accessory suppliers it’s going to be a weekend full of adventure. Over 150 exhibitors and some world-class entertainment brought to you by Freestyle Kings Motorcross, it’s going to be a big day for all the family. Grab your tickets,...
The Next-Generation Ford Everest comes with a new up-spec engine, a completely redesigned interior, and a reworked model line-up with more options. The Ford Everest will be available in Ambient, Trend, Sport and Platinum variants. Ambiente, Trend versions are now available with rear-wheel drive, four-wheel-drive, and a 2.0-litre twin-turbocharged four-cylinder diesel engine. The 3.0-litre single-turbo diesel V6 will be available as an option in the Sport or as a standard fit in the range-topping Platinum. All models...
