2017

  • How to Choose the Right Tyres for Your Vehicle

    The right tyres for your vehicle are very important, as strong and secure tyres help you to better control the vehicle, especially when turning and braking. The vehicle's tyres are also going to affect how easily you get stuck in mud and snow, and how quickly you can accelerate from a stop. The wrong tyres can mean poor fuel economy and spending too much on petrol for the vehicle. Since tyres are so important, note a few tips on the right type to choose for your vehicle.
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  • How to Kick off Your Career As a Truck Driver

    Do you consider yourself to be something of a loner, but nevertheless a self-starter, as well? If so, you may be eyeing a life on the open road as an Australian truck driver. This type of occupation will certainly allow you to see this vast country and to get the feeling that you're your own boss, but first of all you have to get the right type of licence. What is involved?
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  • Uncommon Questions About Automotive Air Conditioning Maintenance

    Your vehicle's air conditioning is very important, for you and even for the vehicle itself. An interior that is overly hot and humid can mean cracked vinyl on the dashboard and steering wheel, and exposure to prolonged, excessive heat can also mean damage to the windscreen so that it becomes weakened over time. If you know your vehicle's air conditioning is in need of repair, note a few commonly asked questions you might have about this system, so you know to get it fixed properly.
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  • How to Take Care of Your Vehicle's Windscreen

    Your car's windshield is the most prominent defense against everything that the wind blows at you while driving such as dust, debris, and even rocks. It also prevents the driver from being ejected from the car in case of a crash and supports the vehicle's airbags and roof. Knowing very well that prevention is better than cure, it is essential to take care of the windscreen to prevent damage and enhance its lifespan.
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  • How to Choose the Best Type of Ladder Rack for Your Profession

    If you are a tradesman, contractor or builder, then you will need a professional ladder in order to conduct your business. This will be one of your more indispensable tools if you are to be successful at your profession. However, these tools can be unwieldy and difficult to carry from place to place, and this is why you need to consider their transportation method when you are kitting out your van or truck for the work ahead.
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  • Here's Why Having OEM Components Used During an Engine Rebuilt is So Important

    If an internal engine component breaks, it's often more financially responsible to have the engine rebuilt instead of replaced. The process involves taking the engine apart, cleaning all parts, replacing any faulty components, then putting the whole thing back together again. It can save on costs and reduce waste, but you should ensure only OEM replacement parts are used throughout. OEM stands for Original Equipment Manufacturer - OEM parts are those made by the same manufacturer that designed and built the vehicle.
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  • Certified Pre-Owned Vehicles: What Are They & Why Should You Buy One?

    It used to be that looking for a car meant choosing between buying new and buying used, but there's now another option that brings the best of both worlds: certified pre-owned. Most manufacturers have now launched such schemes in Australia, and they essentially involve taking the best used vehicles, putting them through a certification process, and then selling them on to the consumer as a cut above the average used car.
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  • 3 Short Courses That Lead to Rewarding Careers

    Equipping yourself with relevant skills for the job market is a necessary step in life. The traditional route has been to get into institutions of higher learning and take four- to six-year courses in preparation to enter the job market after an undergraduate degree. Many people are however opting to enrol for courses that have shorter durations. Here are a few potential courses you can consider. 1. Certificate in Early Childhood Education 
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  • Auto Brakes: Dealing with Stuck Callipers

    It goes without saying, the brakes on your car are pretty important if you want to make it through a journey without crashing into something. However, now and again, your brakes may begin to stick. When this occurs, it is normally due to a piston inside a brake calliper seizing up. When you press the brake pedal, the piston in the calliper is compressed, and this presses the brake pad against the wheel and slows your car.
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  • Choosing the perfect car for your life

    If you are a first time car buyer it can be difficult to know exactly what questions you need to ask to find a new car that is best suited to your needs. There is a lot of information available, but sifting through it all to work out what's relevant to you can be almost overwhelming. Here is a short guide to working out how you can choose the car that is best suited to your needs.
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