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Prepping Your Vehicle for a Serious Storm: Tips and Ideas

If a typhoon or a hail storm is forecast, those storms can ruin your vehicles. I have made more than one insurance claim for vehicles that were pelted with hail. However, I have found the best ways to prepare your vehicles for all kinds of storms so you can avoid the hassle of making claims. Hi, my name is Matt, and I love working on cars. I also have built more than one temporary carport in my day. In this blog, I am going to cover all of those topics. First, let me tell you more about myself – I love dogs, hunting and driving, and I have a wife and two kids. I hope you enjoy these posts.

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Auto Repair | 3 Indications Of A Failing Power Steering System

Posted on 16 December 2015

Power steering is a common feature in most modern vehicles, making the task of driving far simpler than before. Power steering enables you to consume less energy and feel less stressed as you manoeuvre your car through curved roads, sharp turns and heavy-traffic areas. Your car's power steering is made up of components like the pump, the rotary valve, the power steering liquid and the belt. These components need to be well maintained for your car to run smoothly. [Read More]

Car Exhaust System Problems: 4 Signs Drivers Should Look Out For

Posted on 20 November 2015

Here are 4 clear signs showing you'll need to take your car to the auto mechanic to do exhaust system repairs: Muffling sound The first and perhaps the most common thing that you'll notice when your car is experiencing exhaust system trouble is unusual rumbling sound coming from the system when you are driving the car. The sound is almost similar to that produced when you place some stones in a metallic container and start twirling it around. [Read More]

DIY Tips for Troubleshooting Engine Problems

Posted on 2 November 2015

The three main components that are needed for your engine to work are fuel, fire, and air. The combustion engine must have fuel so that the engine can fire up. Spark plugs generate sparks via a magnet located on the flywheel and this is what constitutes the fire part of the components, while air is what allows the combustion to take place in the first place. If you are experiencing engine trouble, it is best to have a mechanic professionally analyse it. [Read More]

How to Restore Your Car's Headlights

Posted on 17 September 2015

The headlights of cars fog up over time and they no longer illuminate the road as brightly as they used to. This can make you to strain your eyes as you drive at night. Follow the steps below to make those headlights as clean as they were when you had just bought that car. Step 1: Buy a Restoration Kit Visit an auto shop and find out what headlight restoration products they have and buy the one that your auto mechanic recommends as the best. [Read More]