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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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Are You Low on Power Steering Fluid? Things that Will Tell You

Posted on 16 November 2016

Power steering is a modern technique used by most car manufacturers to enhance handling and control of your car. It is a hydraulic system made of two hoses used to circulate the power steering fluid between the reservoir, steering pump and steering gear. Naturally, hydraulic systems are designed to be fluid tight to eliminate the need for a refill unless there is a leakage. Such leakages emanate from worn out hoses and valves, and they can lead to low power steering fluid levels. [Read More]

4 Problems That You May Experience When You Disconnect the Car Battery

Posted on 28 September 2016

Some car owners disconnect the batteries of their cars if the cars are going to remain unused for long, such as when one is going away on a long vacation. However, such a vehicle may develop several problems when you reconnect its battery after coming back from your trip. Such problems may even necessitate that you call for breakdown towing. This article discusses some of those likely problems that you may experience. [Read More]

A Guide to Changing a Tyre on a Hill or Slope

Posted on 29 July 2016

Getting a flat tyre at any time can be an inconvenience, so breaking down on a steep hill or slope can understandably be daunting. In case you ever find yourself in this predicament, read through these tips in order to help you safely change a flat tyre on an incline. Tip #1. Move (if possible) to level ground  First and foremost, you should always try to drive very slowly and carefully to the nearest spot of flat ground. [Read More]

Car Service | Deciphering The Mystery Of 4 Smoke Colours Originating From Your Car Exhaust

Posted on 29 July 2016

Smoke originating from your car exhaust is a worrying sign because it could indicate multiple problems with your vehicle, especially when you consider the smoke colour. This guide aims to decipher the mystery of different smoke colours originating from your car exhaust. You will need to visit a car service mechanic immediately to ensure that the problem is contained. Blue Smoke Blue smoke emanating from your exhaust suggests that your engine is burning oil because it has likely leaked into the combustion chamber. [Read More]