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How To Know When Your Clutch Is On The Way out

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You may not be too interested in the mechanical workings of your automobile. It gets you from A to B, after all. Yet if you sense that there's something wrong with the transmission, it pays to have at least some understanding of potential causes. This could help you take action sooner, saving money and inconvenience. So, how do you know if your clutch is about to give up the ghost?

27 March 2015

Basic Trailer Ramp Alternatives for Your Specialty Car

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If your hobby calls for you to transport cars on a regular basis you may be looking for a way to make your life a lot easier when loading or unloading. Most commercial trailers will, of course, come with a stock ramp, but it is typically designed for "middle-of-the-road" applications or a standard vehicle, whatever that may be! However, if you have a specialty car—like a racing car, for example—then this may not be good enough.

13 March 2015

Why Ex-pats Should Go Back To Driving School

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These days it is easier than ever to gain an Australian driving licence if you have a driving licence from your home country. For example, in NSW, the requirement to take and pass an actual driving test was phased out in 2002, as long as you had been driving in your own country for more than 3 years and your home land was one of the (many) recognised countries. At that time, you still had to pass a multiple-choice knowledge test, but this necessity was removed in 2005.

24 February 2015

Tips For Buying A Refrigerated Transport Truck

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Investing in the refrigerated transport industry can have great financial rewards.  There are several ways through which you could get into this industry and the easiest of these is by investing in a refrigerated transport truck. Because of the various types of trucks available and the different specifications that these trucks have, it may not be very easy to choose the best one for your particular application. Here are a few things you should consider before you settle on one refrigerated truck over the other.

10 February 2015

3 Reasons to Take Your Exotic Car to a Specialist When It Needs Maintenance and Repair

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Owning an exotic car means ensuring you know how to take care of it, including the right choice of a repairperson for maintenance and work that needs to be done. Rather than assuming that just any mechanic can take care of your exotic car, consider some reasons why you always want to take it to a specialist for any work that needs to be done, including routine oil changes. 1. Special parts require special tools for repair

26 January 2015

Car Maintenance: Why Should You Go For Secondhand Spare Parts?

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Auto wreckers are major suppliers of secondhand car spare parts. While your first instinct may be to disregard used parts when seeking to repair your vehicle, a careful consideration of the benefits of using them may convince you otherwise. Here are a number of ways in which used parts are beneficial: Fair pricing The main advantage in buying used car parts is that they are extremely cheap in comparison with new parts.

15 January 2015

3 Significant Reasons for Seeking Windscreen Repair Services

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The windscreen is perhaps the most essential auto glass component of your vehicle. The fact that it is positioned right in front of the driver's seat implies that you'll have to use it whenever you're on the road. However, like any other auto part, it too might develop problems and require repair services at some point. The following points explain why you need to repair the small chips or cracks on your vehicle's windscreen at once.

7 January 2015

Is Replacing Your Cars Transmission Worth the Hassle?

Automotive Blog

Your cars transmission is an extremely complex piece of machinery. It contains electrical, hydraulic and mechanical components. Automatic transmission repairs can be costly and if not done properly, can cause ongoing problems that will quickly drain your wallet and your patience. Before you decide to replace, repair, or ditch your transmission all together its important to understand its function. How does an automatic transmission work? An automatic transmission works by shifting bands and clutches within your engine, allowing your vehicle to accelerate.

6 January 2015

Why Do Modern Automobiles Die Quick?

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Gone are those days when dads drove their favorite car and then passed the vehicle to their kids to let them have their share of fun, since modern cars don't see decades of miles anymore. This reliability factor is slowly evading even with the German bigwigs. But it's not just the cars alone; the modern auto user is also to blame and following are the reasons why. Shorter Trips It has now become quite habitual for people to use cars for shorter 10-15-minute trips that could be easily substituted with biking, walking, or public transportation.

30 December 2014

Considerations When Opting For a Moving Truck Rental

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Moving house can be a stressful process. Not only do you have to get all your belongings in order, but also it is pertinent to take measures that they arrive safely and in one piece at your designated location. For most people, hiring moving services is economically out of reach. As such, they will opt to hire a moving truck rental through resources like Delta Car & Truck Rentals to take on the burden of transporting their boxed life.

19 December 2014