Tips on How to Prepare Your Vehicle for Inspection Before Registration Renewal

Automotive Blog

Renewing your vehicle registration is compulsory for you to be able to drive your vehicle in Australia. The Department of Transport allows vehicle owners to renew their vehicle registration up to three months before expiry.  However, to get the licence renewed, your vehicle must be inspected to ensure that it is roadworthy and in compliance with Australia's vehicle safety laws. If your vehicle fails the inspection, you will not be allowed to renew your registration.

14 November 2016

Buying a Refrigerated Van? Avoid These 4 Costly Mistakes

Automotive Blog

The effective performance of your refrigerated vans depends on how well you designed the specifications for the body of those vans. This article discusses some costly mistakes that you should avoid making as you describe the specifications of your new refrigerated van. Forgetting the Impact of Insulation on Available Space Consider the dimensions of the loads that you will be transporting before you order for a refrigerated van having certain interior dimensions.

14 October 2016

What You Stand to Lose If You Don't Take Your Car in for a Service

Automotive Blog

There are several good reasons why you should consider taking your car in for a regular service check and some of them you probably won't have thought about. So why do people procrastinate and what do you stand to lose if you're being reticent in terms of booking your car in? Don't Rely on Government Checks If you have recently been in for a "safety" – aka a vehicle safety check in some states and territories – don't be fooled into thinking that your vehicle has been given an all clear from a service perspective.

15 September 2016

Five Points to Consider When Looking for a New Bonnet for Your Race Car

Automotive Blog

If you are restoring an old car to use it as a race car, you should keep special points in mind when choosing a new bonnet. Here are some ideas to consider. Ultimately, the type of bonnet you select depends on your objectives and personal preferences: 1. Consider a custom made bonnet. If you want your car in pristine condition, mirroring the way it looked when it rolled off the factory floor, you may want to look for a bonnet made by the original manufacturer.

18 August 2016

The Importance of Your Vehicle's Automatic Transmission Fluid

Automotive Blog

The transmission is perhaps the most important part of your vehicle, as it makes sure that the power from the engine is transferred to the wheels and that it's properly distributed among them. Most transmission problems can't be felt or heard -- no weird sound will come from your engine. Because of that, people aren't really able to address transmission issues, which, in turn, will lead to transmission failure. To prevent that, you should regularly check the transmission fluid and make sure it's in working condition.

29 July 2016

Signs That Your Vehicle Requires Diff Repairs

Automotive Blog

A vehicle's differential functions to transmit torque. In addition to this, the differential is responsible for allowing the vehicle's wheels to rotate at varying speeds. This variation in rotation enhances the vehicle's traction on the road while also keeping it stable when maneuvering corners. As such, the differential is an essential component when it comes to controlling your vehicle. However, some motorists do not know how to recognize the signs that their vehicle requires diff repairs.

12 July 2016

Safety and Towing Tips for Bad Weather Driving

Automotive Blog

Bad weather or not, everyone has errands to run and daily targets to meet. The commitments and responsibilities make driving in snow, ice, or during heavy rain inevitable. All these weather elements have a way of messing up the roads and making driving difficult. It gets worse if you get into an accident due to poor road visibility or your vehicle breaks down. While such situations are stressful, they often happen.

27 June 2016