
Are JDM Engines Good?
When upgrading, fixing/repairing, or otherwise modifying a car, you might have the opportunity to purchase a JDM engine. But are JDM engines any good? In this edition... Read more.

THISWORX Car Vacuum Cleaner Review – Does It Suck?
I’ll preface this review of the THISWORX Car Vacuum Cleaner by stating that I had no faith that this product would work at all. I really thought I was wasting... Read more.

Peugeot 208 GTi 2012 – 2019 Buyer’s Guide & History
After the rather lackluster 206 and 207 GTi generations, Peugeot hoped to recapture some of the magic of their much-loved eighties classic, the 205 GTi. What they... Read more.

SOLD – 1996 Volvo 940 Polar – 227,112km/141,120 miles – NZ$4,250
Vehicle Location – Christchurch, New Zealand Listing ID: 00032022 Price: SOLD for NZ$4,250 Up for sale we have a rare & collectable Volvo 940 Polar Station... Read more.

Which JDM Brand Is The Best?
Here at Garage Dreams, we love JDM cars. One of our editors has spent time living in Japan (and will probably be headed back there at some stage in the future) and... Read more.

MIVEC vs VTEC – What’s The Difference?
Back in the 1990s and early 2000s, if you wanted power (albeit at higher RPMs) and efficiency, then Honda had you sorted with its legendary VTEC system. Learn what... Read more.

First Gen MINI (R50/R52/R53) Buyer’s Guide
Despite being seen as a bit of a porker when it first launched, BMW’s first MINI Cooper managed to capture much of the charm of the original British motoring icon.... Read more.

Is The 300ZX A JDM Car?
The Nissan 300ZX is one of the best Japanese performance cars of all time. As one of the “hero cars” of 1990s Japanese performance motoring (alongside the likes... Read more.

Is The 300ZX A Good Drift Car?
I’ll be honest right from the outset – I’m not the biggest drifting enthusiast. I can appreciate the talent, and good drifting is certainly an art form... Read more.

How Often Should You Change The Oil In Your Classic Car?
Ask ten different classic car owners how often they change their oil, and you’ll likely get ten different answers. Maybe even eleven. These days, even modern cars... Read more.