A trailer is very much a utilitarian tool. Many people pay little or no attention to its upkeep, as they don't expect anything to go wrong. It's not like the towing vehicle, after all, which everyone expects to repair at some point. Yet if you do not pay an adequate amount of attention to trailer maintenance, you may find that you're sitting at the side of a dirt road somewhere with an expensive failure on your hands.
30 November 2016
A typical automobile has many thousands of moving parts. Most of them will never cause you any trouble over the lifetime of your vehicle, but some appear to be front and centre when it comes to the potential for breakdown. Perhaps the most maligned individual part on your car is its battery. So what do you need to bear in mind when it comes to batteries so that you can reduce your automotive frustration?
30 November 2016
Due to the sheer size of a typical truck, an unexpected breakdown is a major event. In addition to initiating the actual repair, what do you need to bear in mind in terms of safety? Complying with Health and Safety It should be remembered that there are some very stringent health and safety laws in place across Australia relating to the workplace. They do not just apply to a factory, depot or garage, but also apply whenever any work is to be conducted on a public road, as is the case here.
29 November 2016
Many people are used to checking the fluid levels of their car on a fairly regular basis. They will open the bonnet and can fairly easily access the dipstick to check the engine oil level. They can also visually check the coolant and brake fluid levels by unscrewing the caps and having a quick look. Yet what about the transmission fluid? Is this out of sight and out of mind?
22 November 2016
Your car's 'check engine' light may fill you with fear if it steadily blinks into life on your vehicle's dashboard. Yet while it could be associated with a multitude of different issues, there are several fairly common causes which you should check first. Faulty Air Mixtures Your engine relies on a certain mixture of air, petrol and electricity in order to operate. It has to have an unrestricted and constant flow of air and this system can sometimes break down.
22 November 2016
Your car's automatic transmission system is a very complex piece of engineering; probably the most complex part of the entire vehicle. So, when it comes to looking after this crucial part, what can you do to save money in the long run and promote longevity? What Should You Expect? It is important to remember that an automatic transmission system, despite its complexity, is still a mass-produced component. It is subject to assembly-line conditions and no two systems are necessarily going to last the same amount of time.
22 November 2016
Many car owners rely on the efficient and safe operation of their vehicle without giving a second thought to how it all actually works. They rely on interconnected systems to move from point A to B and to do so in a safe manner. One of these key components is the braking system, which relies on parts that can wear out. What is one of the most important, degradable parts of the braking system that you need to be aware of?
22 November 2016