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Five multimeters sold in Australia compared for 12V auto electrical work, from a budget glovebox meter to a Fluke automotive kit, plus the five 12V tests every owner should know.

A comparison of five corded and cordless heat guns sold in Australia for heat shrink and 12V wiring, with a buyer's guide covering temperature control, airflow and reflector nozzles, plus tips for Solderstick connectors.

An honest comparison of Solderstick connectors, crimped connections and hand-soldered joins for 12V and 24V wiring, including where a crimp or soldered lug is the better choice.

What to pack in a compact 12V repair kit for remote 4x4 touring, from the Solderstick 50PCS connector kit to the tools and spares that fix the faults corrugations, dust and water crossings cause.

The full Solderstick colour chart in AWG and mm2, how to work out your real wire size (including Australian auto cable labelling), and how to choose for mixed sizes and three-wire joins.

Where motorcycle wiring fails, how to repair it with slim sealed joins, and how to add accessories without overloading the charging system.

A practical guide to wiring trailer lights in Australia, covering 7-pin flat, 7-pin round and 12-pin plugs, earthing and sealed joins that last.

Corroded wiring connections cause flickering lights and faults that come and go. Here's how to find them, clean battery terminals and plugs, re-make corroded splices, and keep the corrosion from coming back.

A step-by-step guide to fitting Solderstick connectors on 12V and 24V wiring, from stripping and joining the wires to heat gun technique, inspection and fixing common mistakes.