Jeff Ames

RACV recommends OBD port lock to combat rising vehicle theft

The Royal Automobile Club Victoria (RACV) is alerting owners and motorists to a rising trend in car thefts using on-board diagnostics (OBD) ports.  Thieves are increasingly using electronic devices to access vehicles via their OBD ports, enabling them to start and steal cars without the owner's key.

RACV names Victoria’s cheapest cars to run in 2023

RACV’s annual car running costs survey shows Victoria’s cheapest car to own and operate is the MG3 Core light Hatch – taking out the top spot for the third year in a row – with monthly costs of $746.01.