2017

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?…

Small But Important Signs That You're Neglecting Your Car's Maintenance

Whether or not you maintain your car will have a tremendous impact on the number of repairs you’ll face over the years and on the overall lifespan of the engine and other components. This is why it’s good to ensure you never neglect any part of your car’s routine maintenance. Note a few small but very important signs that you’re neglecting the care of your car so you know to better maintain it and ensure its overall longevity and durability.…

How to assemble an A frame towing system

Aptly named due to its shape, the A frame is the perfect tool for towing another vehicle when you do not have anyone to help you. However, for some people that have never used an A frame, it can be a confusing way to set up just to tow a vehicle. This is particularly true because the towed vehicle acts justs like a trailer. Widely used by many second-hand car dealers, the A frame is a must-have.…

What Truck Drivers Should Know About Hair Follicle Tests

People undergoing heavy vehicle training need to know that several measures are usually taken to ensure that the public will not be put at risk by heavy goods vehicle drivers. One of those measures is testing hair follicles for the use of illegal drugs. This article discusses some of the important information that prospective truck drivers need to know about hair follicle testing. When You Don’t Have Hair Some people undergoing truck driver training may be concerned that it will be hard for them to get trucking jobs because they don’t have hair on their heads due to several factors, such as being bald.…

Two Steps to Take to Prepare Your Vehicle for the Warmer Months

Before the warmer months arrive, it’s a good idea to ensure that your vehicle is prepared for the higher temperatures and strong sunlight. Here are two ways to do this. Check the air conditioning system A functioning air conditioning system is crucial if you intend to drive your car regularly during the warmer seasons. It’s particularly important if your passengers will include your young children or elderly relatives, as these groups of people tend to be more susceptible to heat stroke and dehydration when travelling in extremely warm vehicles.…