If you’re like many people, a car is one of the most expensive things you’ll purchase during your lifetime. Keeping the vehicle on the road at all times will be essential if you want to make the most of it. But car breakdowns are a part of life, and you’ll need to fix your car when the need arises. Want to know how to find the best mechanic for your car? Here are 5 attributes you should look for in an auto mechanic.…
Read More »According to some estimates, the average driver will become involved in a collision at least once every 18 years. This is a sobering statistic, especially as most people would reasonably expect to be behind the wheel for five decades or more. You may be counting up the statistics in your mind right now and trying to do a calculation if you’ve recently encountered a “fender bender” of your own. However, you may also not be interested in data right now because you need to focus on repairs, and you wonder how it will be possible to fix the extent of this damage.…
Read More »Have you noticed issues with your car’s clutch once again? As you know, this is a crucial component in any car fitted with a manual gearbox. While it is something that will wear out from time to time, you can make a difference to the speed of its demise. Could poor driving technique be contributing to those all-too-frequent visits to your mechanic, and if so, what should you change? Why Does the Clutch Wear?…
Read More »Power steering was once considered a luxury, and was only fitted to heavy goods vehicles and the most expensive and salubrious of cars. The world of modern motors is far different, as the addition of various safety features and electronic components has made the average car far heavier, and now all but the smallest of city cars is fitted with an efficient power steering system designed to make maneuvering your car easier.…
Read More »One of the factors that contribute to road accidents is the presence of unroadworthy vehicles on the road. For this reason, it’s essential to keep your car in a roadworthy condition. Roadworthy inspections will ensure your safety as well as that of other road users. While laws regarding roadworthy inspections will vary across states, all registered vehicles may be required to have the roadworthy or safety certificates, so you don’t want to find yourself on the wrong side of the law.…
Read More »There are very few things as annoying as an auto air conditioning system that is not working properly. In many respects, it would be better if it quit working altogether, as at least then this would force you to take it in to your mechanic. However, you may be dealing with a system that seems to work fine one moment and not the next. What could this be down to?…
Read More »A good proportion of people who are new to motorhome ownership will have bought a second-hand campervan which might need a little attention here and there. Motorhomes which are well looked after will often retain a considerable amount of resale value and not depreciate in the same way as cars and commercial vehicles. However, valuation usually comes down to how many miles you do in your motorhome before the time comes to sell it on.…
Read More »If you are planning to sell a car, it is important that it has a valid safety certificate. Even new cars sold via a dealership are required to have a valid certificate. If you are selling a used car, it is your responsibility to acquire a safety certificate before you can legally transfer ownership of the car to someone else. A safety certificate will also be needed so the new owner can register the car in their name and insure it.…
Read More »If you are building a tiny home on a trailer, there are numerous trailer features that are ideal. For example, some builders prefer trailers with no fenders, whilst others like lightweight aluminium over steel. Regardless of what you decide on those issues, you also have to think about the suspension of your trailer. Here are some tips to help you through every step of the process: 1. Choose a trailer with sturdy independent suspension.…
Read More »Your car’s clutch is what engages and disengages the transmission in your car. In a manual transmission, you need to apply the clutch pedal to disengage it and shift to different gears. The clutch is a wear item, meaning it will eventually need to be replaced in your car, much like how you eventually need to replace brake pads and other such parts, no matter your overall driving habits. When your car is having problems with the transmission, it may be that the clutch needs replacing, or you may assume the problem is the clutch when it’s really the transmission or another part that needs repair.…
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