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What's Wrong Under the Hood

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When your car is acting up in any way, it's good to visit a mechanic who can give you a complete and thorough diagnosis, and who can then accurately address whatever is going wrong. Note a few common car problems so you can know what's going on under the hood. 1. Loud rumbling You might assume that loud rumbling means that your car needs a new muffler, but the problem isn't always that simple.

15 April 2016

How to Improve the Efficiency of Your Vehicle's Diesel Engine

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If you have a diesel vehicle, maximising the performance or efficiency of the engine is something you will find very significant. This is because increasing the efficiency of the engine means that your vehicle can perform better. To increase the output of your engine performance, your diesel engine will have to be properly tuned to achieve the desired efficiency. For this reason, here are a few tricks and tips you can use to get the most out of your diesel engine performance.

31 March 2016

Why You Should Always Have a Valid Roadworthy Certificate

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When the subject of car servicing is brought up, many people think that it is only concerned with general car maintenance service. But that is not all there is to car servicing; cars also have to be inspected for roadworthiness as well. A roadworthy certificate is often provided only by a licensed mechanic, and the ensuing points will explain why it is important for you to have this document. Roadworthiness means road safety

26 February 2016

Tips For Safe Driving Lessons In Wet Weather

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In an ideal world all your driving lessons and your driving test would take place on fine, dry days.  However, the weather can't be relied on to oblige with cloudless skies whenever you get behind the wheel.  As the world becomes more prone to severe weather events, here are some timely tips on how to drive safely when the heavens open. Visibility You can't drive safely and effectively if you can't see where you're going!

8 February 2016

Considerations When Hiring a Car

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There is a lot more that goes into hiring the right car for your traveling activities than simply getting a certain type of car. With the high number of car rental companies offering their services out there today, making a decision as to the most suitable car type to meet your traveling needs can be stressful. Here are 2 very important considerations to help you select the right rental car:

20 January 2016

3 Symptoms That Necessitate Immediate Car Transmission Flush

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A transmission flush, popularly known as transmission fluid exchange, is type of auto service that replaces old automatic transmission fluid with new transmission fluid. With this type of service, the auto repair shop employs the use of a specialized machine to flush out all the old fluid. Generally, it is recommended that car owners get a transmission flush service after every two years. Nonetheless, there are certain scenarios where you need to seek a transmission fluid exchange sooner, in an effort to protect your vehicle's transmission.

5 January 2016

Of Curved Trailer Ramps And Why You May Need One For Your Loading Needs

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A ramp is a handy must-have if you need to load smaller vehicles onto your truck, lorry, or trailer. In terms of design, there are two types of loading ramps available; straight ramps and curved ramps. Straights ramps are the more common. The curved design features a slight upward bend that tries to reduce the sloping angle of the ramp. So why are there curved ramps and what are they for?

5 December 2015

Useful Advice on How to Save Money When Buying a New Car

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Many car dealerships are known for being pushy when you are trying to buy a new car. The dealers work on a commission basis most of the time and will always be trying to push additional features and more advanced models on you. This can be a stressful experience if you are not adequately prepared for it. You need to have all of your research completed before you walk into a dealership in order to purchase a new car, such as a 2015 subaru outback, and you should stick to your guns.

25 November 2015

Things to consider before deciding if you will be able to perform major car repairs on your own

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If your car needs to be repaired, it might seem easy to take the DIY route in hopes that it will save you some money. Many repairs you can perform on your own. If you also have any basic skills in mechanics, most repairs are possible to perform on your own. However, when you're experiencing car trouble, you should evaluate the situation carefully before attempting to perform any repairs on your car.

3 November 2015

Visiting Australia For Christmas Holidays? What You Need To Know About Child Restraints And Mini Buses

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Planning a trip to Australia for an end of year holiday is an exciting time for you, and while you are busy organizing the transport options, it is very easy to overlook a fundamental safety issue that will affect your child from the moment you land. Whether you have hired a minibus to transport you to your hotel, or because it is a roomier way for your large family to get around during your stay, your children need to be buckled up.

15 October 2015