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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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What You Need to Know When Applying for a Blue Slip for a Used Vehicle

Posted on 16 October 2019

A used vehicle is deemed unregistered if its registration has expired or it has never been registered in the specific state in Australia. In this case, the car has to undergo a blue slip inspection before it can be re-registered and used in the country. Blue slip inspections are incredibly rigorous as compared to pink slip inspections, which are annual tests for a car's roadworthiness. You cannot register a car if it doesn't pass the blue slip inspection. [Read More]

When Was the Last Time That You Replaced the Rubber Bushings on Your Truck?

Posted on 2 September 2019

In order to get maximum return when investing in a truck, the owner must ensure that it is on the road as much as possible. Revenues are associated with payloads, and the more trips in a given week, the better, in order to ensure practicality and profitability. Maintenance is, therefore, crucial — and most owner/operators understand this, but they tend to focus on the key components and may sometimes forget to focus on smaller parts that can make a crucial difference. [Read More]

Why You Should Pay Particular Attention to the Brake Discs on Your Trucking Fleet

Posted on 29 May 2019

A heavily laden truck can be difficult to manoeuvre, and as a fleet manager, you should expect a considerable amount of wear and tear if you push each vehicle to provide you with maximum productivity. In particular, you can expect to encounter a lot of damage to the brake discs, as drivers cope with poor road conditions, heavy traffic or hilly terrain. Why should you pay attention to these discs, and what can you do to mitigate any potential problems? [Read More]

Why You Need to Monitor Your 4-Wheel-Drive Transmission

Posted on 23 January 2019

If you follow trends in the automotive industry, you may have noticed that manufacturers are putting more focus on four-wheel-drive as opposed to two. They are eliminating some of their conventional saloon cars and bringing a number of new SUV's to the marketplace, to tempt the Australian consumer. You may be thinking about buying one of these vehicles for the first time but should know that they are somewhat more complex than your old car. [Read More]