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Why Regular Vehicle Servicing is Necessary

regular vehicle servicing is necessary
Automotive specialist Ian Upton into the diagnostics

Regular vehicle servicing is necessary to keep one’s vehicle running as efficiently and smoothly as possible for the longest period of time.

Sticking to some basic rules and practices when it comes to servicing will see you driving an extended period without any major problems. Diesel motors have additional problems that if not attended to can be very expensive to fix.

Regular servicing can be likened to preventative maintenance and is the best insurance policy in keeping your vehicle consistently on the road. Continue reading

Car Air Conditioning Problems and Solutions

car air conditioning problems and solutions
With some models to fix car air conditioning problems you must remove the dashboard

Identifying car air conditioning problems and solutions by experts quickly becomes your highest priority when you are faced with issues related to your air conditioning failure.

This is especially true in today’s world where automotive air conditioning systems have a complex and sophisticated integrated climate control system.

Air conditioning is a vital necessity for drivers of any vehicle – especially in Australia which is one of the harshest environments in the world when it comes to heat and dust. Driving long distances in these conditions adds to the strain on your air conditioning. Continue reading

Audible Engine Alarms saves Dollars, Inconvenience

Audible engine alarms are effectiveAudible engine alarms are effective, efficient and only helps ensure the safety and security for 4WDs and a whole range of vehicles – they also are a significant saver of dollars and inconveniences encountered as a result of lacking them being fitted.

The importance of excellent engine alarms ensures that whenever a problem arises it can be immediately addressed before it develops into a greater problem. Continue reading

Automotive Radiator Preventative Maintenance

Radiator preventative maintenance
Best use Radiator Preventative Maintenance as it may have avoided a major expense!

Automotive Radiator Preventative Maintenance saves you dollars, time and inconvenience.  Best you read on!

Understand the radiator has a limited life span and is the most important item in maintaining an efficient cooling system and prevents an overheating motor.

Don’t push your luck! – It is false economy to put off replacing your radiator. New radiators are relatively inexpensive providing a full life expectancy where as repairing can be more expensive and it still remains part used. If in doubt as a preventative maintenance option spend the $300 to $500 on a radiator replacement rather than the alternative of $2,000 to $20,000 on a major mechanical blow up just by waiting too long. Continue reading

Tips on Avoiding 4WD Clutch Failure

Tips on avoiding 4WD clutch failureTips on avoiding 4WD clutch failure. When it comes to four wheel drives every owner wants their vehicle to be in tip top shape in every respect possible.

Your 4WD must be properly fitted with all the necessary devices and products to make it a lean, mean, fighting machine that can take on difficult terrain comfortably and with ease.

But just as important as any technical specifications is your 4×4 not failing you in a time of need.

4WD clutch failure is a serious problem and knowing about it, especially when it comes to avoiding clutch failures is of chief importance. Continue reading

Warning Lights should Never be Ignored

Warning lights that should never be ignoredWarning lights that should never be ignoredWarning lights should never be ignored as they are there to protect your life and your pocket. Be warned ignoring vehicle dash lights that don’t work can cost you big dollars or severe injury that may lead to death.

A warning light is an indication of a possible problem – do not ignore it as it may be expensive or an inexpensive easy fix.

  • In some cases driving 5 kilometres may cost you $5000
  • Do not do what some drivers do – put tape over to hide the light.

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