Auto Parts: Signs of a Defective Throttle Position Sensor

Posted on 24 January 2017

If you have begun to experience problems when driving your vehicle, especially when it comes to accelerating, the underlying issue could be with your throttle position sensor. As the name suggests, this sensor functions to determine the current position of your gas pedal and pass this information on to your engine. The information is then used to adjust the throttle body, which is a component crucial to the vehicle's intake of air. [Read More]

Speed, Service And Comfort

Posted on 20 December 2016

Tip-top trucks are probably the best for large-scale garbage collection and disposal. The simple 'tip-top' mechanism save several man hours that would have otherwise been spent off-loading garbage from the truck with each delivery. You're settled on the type of truck that you want, but you can't quite settle on the best model(s). As you make up your mind, here are three factors that should influence your choice of garbage truck. [Read More]

Caution: Rainy Days Ahead. How Do You Need to Adapt Your Driving?

Posted on 19 December 2016

While Australia is renowned for wall-to-wall sunshine, it has its fair share of gloomy and rainy days, as well. If you're not used to driving in these conditions, it can be quite a challenge to ensure that you and your passengers arrive at your destination safe and sound. What are some best driving practices to remember as you head out into a downpour? Should You Rely on Technology? Many modern cars are equipped with technological driving aids that are meant to keep you safe in bad weather. [Read More]

How to Determine What's Wrong with Your Car's Transmission

Posted on 19 December 2016

If you're like the majority of car owners in Australia, you probably hope that your vehicle continues to work as it should on a daily basis. If you suspect that you have an issue with your transmission, the problem can be even more worrying due to its complexity. What do you need to know to diagnose your issue? Banging Noise If you notice that the transmission appears to make a loud noise when it shifts in between gears, this could be one of two things. [Read More]

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Car Hire: How to Get the Best Deal

Hi, my name is Andrew. Living in a big city, I don't own a car of my own. So whenever I want to head out on a road trip into the Outback, I need to hire some wheels. When I first started to hire cars, I didn't really know what I was doing. I would pick the first car I saw and sign the paperwork. It was only after a friend explained that if I could get a better deal if I did a few things differently. Now I know a lot of neat little tips and tricks about hiring cars. I started this blog so I could let other people in on the secret. Enjoy!

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