Know the Signs That You Need New Tyres

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Your car tyres may be more important to your safety and to the mechanics of your car than you realise. Many car owners put off getting new tyres for as long as possible simply because they assume they can keep driving on them as long as they aren't flat, but this can be a mistake. Note a few signs that your car might need new tyres and why it's so important to replace or repair them when necessary.

27 May 2016

Why You Should Choose Polyurethane Castor Wheels

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People who would like to order for specialised castor wheels for industrial applications now have a variety of castor wheel materials to choose from, such as steel, polyurethane and iron. This article discusses some key reasons why you should choose castor wheels made from polyurethane. Noise Attenuation Polyurethane acts as a shock absorber that reduces the noise made by castor wheels as they move over industrial floors. This noise absorption protects your employees from suffering from hearing loss due to exposure to high noise levels at the workplace.

26 May 2016

How to Troubleshoot a Car Battery

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When your car won't start or you notice that many of its electrical components seem to be drained and run slowly, it may be time for a new car battery. However, in some cases you may not be taking care of the battery properly and are allowing it to drain more quickly than it should, or it may be something else under the hood that is causing the problem. Note a few quick troubleshooting tips for your car and its battery so you know where to begin addressing the problem.

12 May 2016

What's Wrong Under the Hood

Automotive Blog

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