Automotive

Three Window Tinting Options for Your Auto Glass

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There are different window tinting options to consider when purchasing replacement auto glass for your vehicle. An ideal tint should reduce the heat filtering into the interior space and minimise the glare from sunlight. In addition, the treatment should limit the flow of ultraviolet radiation because this causes bleaching of the internal surfaces. When choosing the right tint, it is prudent to also consider obvious factors like cost, brand and consumer ratings.

22 February 2016

How to Conduct Regular Maintenance of Your Car

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Many people depend on a car for daily needs, but a poorly maintained engine can become expensive at the mechanic. Simple checks and a maintenance schedule will not only extend the life of your car, but will keep the engine running smoothly and save you money. Weekly Checks Getting in a weekly routine will make your maintenance seem like the norm. Weekly checks don't take long, but they provide peace of mind that your car stays away from the mechanic's garage.

29 January 2016

Tips for Protecting Yourself When You Need to Have a Car Towed From Your Property

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If you own an apartment complex or commercial facility, you may one day find what appears to be an abandoned vehicle or vehicle illegally parked in your lot. Your first instinct may to be to have it towed, but you need to ensure you've protected yourself first. If a car is illegally towed from an area, this can result in litigation and other unpleasantness that can make the situation much worse for you.

29 December 2015

Things to consider when transporting your car using a backloading service

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If you're moving interstate, without having enough things for it to be worth hiring a moving truck, backloading is one of the options you should consider for transporting your belongings. It's essentially a service that provides a service of moving a small amount of things over any distance. An option in particular that has become popular is to hire a backloading company to move cars. If you're moving interstate, or just very far, and don't want to have to go back and forth to pick up your other car at the location you're moving from, it might be worth considering hiring a backloading car carrier service.

29 October 2015

How to Avoid and Respond to Collisions With Kangaroos

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Hitting a kangaroo with your car is a relevant threat when you are driving around many parts of Australia. Luckily, there are simple tips that can help you avoid these accidents, and if you accidentally hit a kangaroo, there is a protocol you should follow as well. Take a look at these essential ideas: Avoiding Accidents With Kangaroos If you want to avoid hitting a kangaroo, be especially vigilant at dawn and dusk when they are particularly active.

12 October 2015

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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