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Why Depreciation Makes Buying A Used Car A Great Decision

Purchasing a car, whether brand new or used, is always an exciting decision. However, many people are hesitant to buy a used car because of the idea that they’re old and might not be in good condition. But did you know that buying a used car can be quite a smart financial decision? One of the reasons why this is better than buying a new one is depreciation. What do you need to know about this factor, how it affects cars, and why buying a used car is a great decision?…

How to Troubleshoot a Faulty Rear Window Heater

If you need to reverse your car out of your driveway on a particularly cold morning, you may be used to flicking that switch to clear the back window so you can see where you’re going. It’s particularly annoying if that switch fails to work, and you’ll want to fix the issue as soon as possible, so you don’t face similar problems again. What could be wrong with the system in this situation?…

Top Tips for Reducing Auto Repair Costs

The convenience that a car provides is perhaps the number one reason people own vehicles. You can drive anywhere you want at any time, eliminating reliance on public transport. However, owning a car comes with responsibilities, chief among them being repairs. Notably, parts and systems of a vehicle need repairs at one point, and you would need to be financially prepared. However, since it is virtually impossible to escape auto repair costs, the best you can do is reduce it.…

Things to Think About Before Getting a Roof Basket for Your Car

A roof basket is an important addition to your vehicle, especially if you enjoy taking trips regularly. It helps you create more room inside your car, thus avoiding congestion. Before buying a roof basket for your vehicle, you should consider important factors: Make and Model of Your Vehicle Find out whether it is possible to attach a roof basket to your vehicle make and model. If so, how is the attachment done?…

Is Your Automobile Part of Your Household Recycling Plan?

Do you consider yourself to be a perfect steward of the environment? Are you used to segregating all your household waste and putting it into different bags so that they can be sent for recycling? However, you may be missing out on your chance to contribute if you’re not recycling relevant parts of your automobile. What should you be thinking about here? Lubricants If you’re a weekend mechanic, you may be used to changing the oil in your car by yourself, but you may have a stockpile of the old lubricant in the relevant cans, somewhere in the corner of your garage.…

What Every New Driver Needs to Think about

There’s nothing like the freedom of the open road, especially if you are a new driver. Australia is a vast country and has plenty to explore, but you’ve got to think about your fundamentals when you are starting out on a new motoring adventure. Certainly, it’s great to be able to get behind the wheel of a car for the first time, but remember that it comes with a great deal of responsibility.…

Why Tyre Alignment is So Important to Fleet Management

If you are responsible for fleet management, you know that you have to watch every penny and make sure that you get the maximum amount of productivity from all of the vehicles. Yet attention to small details can make all the difference when you are otherwise focusing on those big-picture or macro savings. What could you be missing in the all-important battle for competitive business? Small Details Often, just a slight adjustment to each vehicle needs to be performed and this starts with proper alignment of wheels.…

3 Benefits of Paintless Dent Repair

If your car has become dented as a result of a low-speed collision with another object, you may think that your only option is to take it to an auto repair shop for repair. An alternative fix for your dented car involves a process called paintless dent repair (PDR). Below is a guide to 3 benefits of opting for paintless dent repair. PDR will retain your vehicle’s value Because conventual repairs involve grinding down the surface of your auto’s bodywork and applying a layer of filler, it can sometimes be difficult to disguise the location of the damage.…

What to Do When Your Car's Braking System Gives You a Shock

If you find it difficult to wake up in the morning, nothing is a more effective wake-up call than a spongy brake pedal. If you’re on your way to work and suddenly find that you have a lot less efficiency in the system when you’re trying to bring the vehicle to a halt, it’s time to wake up — quite literally. Usually, this shows that you have air within the system, and you’ll need to rectify this fairly quickly.…

How to Get Ready for a Four-Wheel-Drive Adventure

Many people dream about driving through the Outback whenever they are planning a trip to Australia. Certainly, a visit to those iconic cities is part of the draw, but this country is just built for adventure. As you are getting all the equipment ready for a camping trip, you may be making a reservation to hire a four-wheel-drive vehicle. As this may be the first time that you drive something like this off road what do you need to know so that you can prepare yourself accordingly?…