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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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3 Signs There's Something Wrong With Your Radiator Fans

Posted on 19 November 2018

You probably don't give much thought to your car's radiator, but it's one of the vehicle's most important parts. Working with the water pump and thermostat, it forms part of a heat exchange process to keep your car cool. If the radiator doesn't work, the high operating temperature of your engine will start to affect important components and dramatically lower the engine's life. With that in mind, you'll want to know when something is wrong so you can seek out professional help as soon as possible, and the fans are one potential cause of problems. [Read More]

Signs That it's Time to Replace Your Car Battery and Tips for Taking Care of it

Posted on 18 September 2018

There are many factors that affect the useful life of a car battery. It can be as long as six years or as short as two years depending on maintenance, weather conditions (temperature and humidity) and car usage, among other factors. A good car battery is one that is able to recharge and can hold charge without self-draining when not in use. This article highlights important signs of impending battery failure and a few maintenance tips that will extend your battery life as long as possible. [Read More]

How to Conduct an Initial Appraisal of a Used Car for Sale

Posted on 26 July 2018

There's no question about it; you can definitely find a bargain if you buy a used car from a private source. However, you need to exercise a great deal of care at the same time, or you may well come away with a lemon. While most sellers are honest and want to do the right thing, you cannot always rely on this either, so you do need to make sure that you inspect the vehicle very carefully before you shake hands. [Read More]

Why Is Your New Vehicle's Transfer Case So Important?

Posted on 22 May 2018

If you've recently taken ownership of a vehicle with a four-wheel-drive transmission for the first time, you may be getting used to its idiosyncrasies and learning more about the way it works. You may realise that it is significantly different to your previous, two-wheel-drive vehicle and want to get the most out of your ownership by looking after the vehicle correctly. However, you may have questions when it comes to the way that the engine distributes its power and how it's possible to turn all four wheels at once. [Read More]