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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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Annual Repairs That'll Keep Your Caravan Going for Longer

Posted on 28 November 2022

Whether you love heading to a national park or venturing to the coast, caravans provide excellent opportunities to explore. Like any vehicle, they require regular repairs to reach their full potential. Here are some you should address annually. Gas Connections Many caravans rely on gas for cooking and heating. Usually, that gas flows from a bottle to the devices inside the van. Those bottles send gas out at a higher pressure than appliances can handle, so they rely on a regulator to keep everything in balance. [Read More]

How Can You Elongate the Life of a New Car Battery?

Posted on 25 August 2022

As a car owner, you know that certain parts will naturally degrade and that you will inevitably have to replace them at given intervals. At the top of this list would be the humble car battery, but did you know that if you take certain steps, you may be able to elongate its life and try and avoid any unexpected breakdown along the way? What steps can you take if you're just about to buy a new battery and want to maximise your investment? [Read More]

When Was the Last Time That a Mechanic Looked at Your Vehicle's Timing Chain?

Posted on 10 June 2022

If you drive your vehicle more than the average Australian, you may need to pay additional attention to your maintenance. As you rack up those kilometres, you'll eventually need to closely examine your engine's timing chain, which is a critical component and must be in good condition at all times. What does this chain do, and most importantly, what can happen if it fails? Managing Operations The timing chain helps ensure that your pistons move up and down when they should in order to generate power. [Read More]

How to Know If You Have Air in Your Braking System

Posted on 21 March 2022

If you want to stop your car with maximum efficiency, you need to ensure that the brake fluid within the system is in perfect condition. When it is first installed, you should have little to worry about, but with time, issues can arise, and you may need to take action, or you will surely lose that efficiency. What measures will you need to consider? Air and Brake Fluid Do Not Mix [Read More]