What was your first car? My first car was a 1979 Ford Falcon XD. It had the 4.1L 250 crossflow engine. Having grown up endlessly flipping through the pages of street machine magazine as a …
Point Plomer 4WD Day Trip
With a busy year at Club HQ and a lot to do in 2020, I had a shorter break than usual this year. The minister for recreational activity was keen to get away up the …
The ultimate guide to Vehicle Valuation
Recently I was lucky enough to be a guest speaker at the Sydney All Wheel Drive Club. I was particularly humbled because it was actually the second time I was able to get out there; …
5 things to check before you hit the road for Easter
So the big supermarkets have now had hot cross buns available in store for about 12 weeks, which tells us it’s almost time for the Easter break. For many of us, this means packing up …
The day our Dometic Waeco fridge saved our Bacon
So our #MobileHQGU gets a lot of blacktop miles these days, but whenever possible it still gets a pounding off-road and has for a number of years. If a Nissan Patrol could talk it’d have …
Get a quote and score a free coffee – at the Sydney 4X4 show this weekend!
Planning a quiet weekend? Not much to do? Well we have the solution – head on down to the Annual Sydney 4WD and Adventure Show at Eastern Creek to get your fourby and camping fix. …
5 Ways to Get Your Claim Denied
I’m sitting here telling myself that I’m supposed to be getting away from technology by being out here. It’s 6:30 am at the Junction campground just up near Coffs Harbour – a magnificent spot I …
But Club 4X4 Really Isn’t Any Different…Right?
Over the last few weeks, I have noticed a number of people who seemingly don’t understand the differences in our coverage and seem to think aside from Off Road Recovery, we do not differ to …
Want to work for Club 4X4?
Due to continuing growth and a strong commitment to maintaining high levels of customer service we are recruiting again. We currently have two roles is our Newcastle based Call Centre for the budding 4X4 enthusiast, …
Club 4X4 at the Cleveland Expo
Queenslanders – yes you! Quiet weekend? Not many plans? Feel like checking out some of the latest 4X4 Caravan and Camping gear? Well make a bee-line for the Cleveland Caravan, Camping, Boating and 4X4 Expo …
Caravan and Camper Trailer Policy Clarification
Over the last couple of weeks we have had an increasing number of enquiries from customers who have their Camper Trailer, Slide-on Camper, Caravan or Fifth Wheeler insured with us. The questions raised are with …
What Happened to Helping a Mate?
This really isn’t something I’ve done before everyone and I wasn’t sure about doing it. You see, this isn’t a magazine or a media outlet and I am FAR from an editor or a journalist. The …
Safety Series – 4WD Accredited Training
One of the many great aspects of working at Club 4X4 is the fact that everyone receives accredited 4WD training with Getabout Training; a couple of weeks ago it was my turn. Man, what a …
Safety Series – Redarc Gauge System
There is a little secret that I haven’t really let many people in on. It’s funny how a car guy’s brain works – they never want to publicise any type of vehicular failure for fear …
Making It Down Big Red
Maybe it’s an age thing. But don’t you think it’s funny that there is always someone trying to drive up a sand dune? – with Big Red it’s a bit of a right of passage and …
Covering your gl-ass at the Big Red Bash
So, you’re likely to know by now we will be attending the Big Red Bash for this year. Hopefully, anyone who is coming is completing their pre-trip checks and getting there setups right, because it’s getting close! …
Safety Series – Tips for Safe Water Collection in the Bush
I’m sure it will come as no surprise that we believe long weekends are best spent out in the bush, and I can confirm that this weekend was no different, except for the fact that …
Parking Great Fun!
Getting to know Bruce from Bylong Creek 4×4 Park was a blessing. You see, it’d been some time since I had been camping– yes, I know, you have to make time, but lately it’s been …
Staff Profile: Ben Ellevsen
Ben recently joined our team as our Sales and Service Manager and drives a pretty tough touring Prado! First Car? – VH Holden Commodore, soon after a Toyota 4runner. First Camping Experience? – As a kid, …
New Partnership – Insurance Aid General Brokers
Club 4 x 4 are proud to announce our partnership with Insurance Aid General Brokers (IAGB). Opening in 1985, the team have expanded significantly over the years with offices in Brisbane and the Gold Coast and representatives …
Partnership – Bullant 6X6
We are proud to announce our partnership with the folk over at Bullant 6X6 Engineering in Bunbury, Western Australia. Just two hours outside of Perth, Sean and his team design, engineer and construct high quality …
Policy Changes – Water Crossing Claims
Those of you that follow our blogs regularly would have come across our Club 4X4 Crash Index that we published in 2017. In that article, we divulged with transparency how our growing portfolio has performed from …
Your chance to make a change!
It’s hard enough to believe that Club 4X4 is now well into it’s 3rd year providing the most comprehensive motor insurance product in the land! They say time flies when you’re having fun – and …
Club 4X4 End of Year Customer Satisfaction Results
In mid 2017, we shared the results of our inaugural Club 4X4 Net Promoter Score Customer Service Survey. At the time, we were pleased to have set a very high benchmark for ourselves in the …
How to turn a buck into over $5000 in prizes…. and donate to a worthy cause
Club 4X4 is very excited to be supporting our friends at Hope Street as part of their Drive To The Top event coming up in the next few weeks. Hope Street do great work supporting the …
