Leroy Watkins

Three Tips for DIY Towing of a Trailer

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Trailers are important in both commercial and personal transportation operations. They are suitable for shipping goods for sale, taking equipment to workshops for repair and even delivering products to customers. Ideally, you should consider hiring a towing service to move your packed trailer. The professionals understand the important aspects involved in the activity, such as the towing capacity, hitching the trailer and safety considerations. However, if you have a sturdy truck, you can save some money by towing without the expertise.

17 September 2015

3 Ways You Can Use Aluminium Trailer Ramps in Your Daily Lifestyles

Automotive Blog

When you think of aluminium trailer ramps you probably think of gardening, construction or loading and unloading furniture. What you may not know is that you can use aluminium ramps to help in your daily life. Here are just a few ways that you can use them, what you need to know about each method and some considerations you may want to take into account. Wheelchair Transport If you have a wheelchair or mobility scooter, then you know how difficult in can be to load and unload the device.

19 August 2015

Common Problems Your Auto Air Conditioning System May Face

Automotive Blog

One of the integral components of comfort in your car is it auto air conditioning system. Since this system is used as often as you drive your vehicle, it may need regular maintenance checks to ensure that it is running smoothly. There is nothing worse than your air conditioning system failing you during extreme weather conditions as car rides can then become unbearably difficult. Here are some common problems that your auto air conditioning system may be faced with:

4 August 2015

Semi-Trailer Truck: Guidelines on Brake Maintenance

Automotive Blog

The braking system is an important module in every vehicle but it is particularly critical in semi-trailer trucks. This automotive is designed to combine a tractor unit with one or even more semi-trailers. The heavy truck and trailer sections must be able to stop efficiently and with consistency. If there are weaknesses in the braking system, the process of stopping especially on the freeway will be difficult. This can cause major accidents which will expose you and your business to lawsuits and financial losses.

15 July 2015

4 Tips to Keep in Mind When Renting a 4WD

Automotive Blog

You will need to hire a 4WD if you would like to take a trip to the wild countryside. You will need to keep certain things in mind if that rental 4WD is to serve the purpose of getting you through the treacherous ground you will be driving through. This article discusses some important tips that will make you have a drama-free ride through the wild. Ask for a 4WD Engagement Demo

25 June 2015

How to Get the Best Value When Hiring a Car for a Group Holiday

Automotive Blog

Are you taking the family on holiday within Australia this year? With cheap regional air fares and big distances to cover, it doesn't always make sense to drive your own car to your interstate holiday destination. If you are travelling with the extended family or are going away with the grandparents in tow, you won't all fit in one regular sized car rental. In which case, you might be wondering how to get around once you get there.

4 June 2015

Surprising Reasons to Choose Used Auto Parts Versus New

Automotive Blog

Most car owners choose used parts when it's time to make repairs or replacements just to save money. This is certainly reason enough to buy used parts as repairs can be expensive enough on their own, but there are many other reasons to choose used or remanufactured parts when your car needs repairs. Note a few of those reasons here and you may be convinced that used parts are always the right choice.

12 May 2015

3 Benefits of Using a Minibus Hire for Your Homeschool Field Trip

Automotive Blog

As a homeschool parent, teacher, or tutor you likely want to incorporate field trips into your curriculum. If you are part of a homeschool group or alliance, then you know the importance of making these trips something special for not only your child, but other children in the group. For this reason, you may want to consider hiring a minibus for the field trip. If you aren't sold on the idea, here are a few benefits this option can bring you.

20 April 2015

Why You Should Buy Nissan Parts From The Wrecking Company

Automotive Blog

Wrecking companies are always buying old cars from owners who no longer drive them or cannot acquire the appropriate registration for them. These cars are then stripped of parts which are then sold to any willing buyer. The remaining shells are wrecked and sold for recycling purposes. If you are looking for parts for your Nissan car, there are three good reasons why your first option should be the wreckers.

2 April 2015

How To Check If Your Car's Alternator Is Working

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Of all the parts in your car's electrical system, the alternator is one of the most important. It has a crucial role to play in maintaining the mobility of your automobile. Due to the stresses placed on this unit by your normal daily driving, it may only last between three and four years. How does it work - and how do you know if it's becoming faulty? How Does an Alternator Work?

16 March 2015