Automotive

The Telltale Signs You Need Car Servicing Now

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Car servicing is not just about fulfilling a necessary duty; it's about extending your vehicle's lifespan and maintaining your safety on the road. Recognising the signs that your car needs servicing is vital in avoiding serious damage and costly repairs. Here are some key telltale signs that your vehicle needs some TLC. Warning Lights Illuminate Modern cars are equipped with sophisticated systems that monitor the vehicle's health. If there's a problem, your car will tell you through the dashboard warning lights.

8 June 2023

3 Key Factors That Define the Success of Your Interstate Machinery Transport

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Does your company work with heavy machinery on different projects? At one point, you might require these pieces of equipment on another site outside your current state. Moving this machinery over long distances can be extremely tedious, costly and complicated. Because of this, you should consider hiring an experienced interstate mover for the task. Choosing the ideal one can save you more money, time and effort in getting your equipment to the preferred destination.

26 September 2022

Brake Damage and Repair

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This article looks at 3 signs that could indicate a problem with your handbrake cable. Read on to discover more! 1. You feel it dragging when you pull up your parking brake. This symptom indicates that there is not enough tension on the cable itself to keep the mechanism retracted. It can be either because of a loose line or a break in the cable. To resolve this issue, we recommend having your mechanic check for reduced slack or breaks in the cable and properly adjust it if needed.

17 January 2022

How to Tell It Is Time for Truck Wheel Alignment Service

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Whether you are a truck owner-operator or manage a large fleet of commercial trucks, getting your vehicles serviced on schedule will help maximise the performance and lifespan of the vehicles.  One of the key truck maintenance services you will need to perform regularly is wheel alignment. Truck wheel alignment is a type of vehicle maintenance service that is intended to adjust the angles to the wheels of a truck to the vehicle manufacturer's specifications.

16 April 2021

What to Do If Your Car's Heater Blows Cold

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Many foreigners think that Australian locals bask in year-round heat when they live down under, but it can get surprisingly cold in the south of the country when the seasons begin to change. If you've been surprised by the weather conditions first thing in the morning and have been trying to activate the heater in your car but to no avail, there are ways to troubleshoot the issue. How can you diagnose any problems here, so that you can enjoy your morning drive?

20 August 2018

What to Do If Your Diesel-Engine Doesn't Like the Cold

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Have you recently taken ownership of a diesel-engined vehicle and have been getting used to its idiosyncrasies? While it may seem to be very similar to your previous car on the outside, the method of combustion – or the way that the vehicle generates its power – is somewhat different. If you also happen to live in one of the country's colder areas you may definitely notice an issue that is peculiar to diesel vehicles.

20 August 2018

What to Do If You Cannot Reverse Your Boat Trailer

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If you're relatively new to the sport of boating, you may realise that you have a lot to learn. You've been doing your research so that you understand all the terminology, feel fairly confident that you can "captain" your boat on the open water and may have purchased a car trailer for transportation purposes. Yet you may not be used to towing a significant weight behind your vehicle and may run into some significant problems when you try some difficult manoeuvres.

20 August 2018

How to Take Full Advantage of Key Consumer Trends

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If you are considering a change of career and want to become self-employed to take care of your own future, then you may be looking at a variety of different options. If you're smart, you have been keeping an eye on consumer trends to determine what people want, so you can provide a service that is likely to remain in demand. As you may have noticed, the average Australian has a lot less time to waste and will often look for a solution to replace some of their everyday chores.

14 August 2018

As a Fleet Manager, How Do You Handle Unexpected Breakdowns?

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If you are responsible for a fleet of trucks as part of your business operation, then you know that you need to maintain "up-time" as much as possible. After all, you'll be losing a lot of money for every minute that each of these vehicles is stranded by the wayside and this will go straight to your bottom line. Consequently, you may spend a lot of time and effort to ensure that your vehicles are in good mechanical condition before they set out on the road.

30 July 2018

How to Deal with Illegally Parked Cars on Your Property

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While Australia may be a sparsely populated country by landmass, you'd never think so if you live or work in the middle of one of its biggest cities. It seems that every member of the population is driving a car and are all looking for somewhere to park as they go about their daily lives. As the owner of a commercial property with a parking solution, you may find this to be an ongoing challenge as people simply don't pay attention to any warning signs and want to park wherever it suits them.

27 July 2018