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Keep Your Car Running

Hello! When I first purchased a car, I didn't have a clue about how to maintain it or how to keep it on the road during severe weather. I thought I could just get in and go. I soon discovered that if you don't look after your car, your car won't look after you. Thankfully, my uncle is a car buff, so when he was next in town he took a look at my car. He explained the different steps I would need to take to keep the engine and other parts in good condition and made some recommendations about modifications I should make. I learnt so much that I decided to start a blog.

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Five Tips for Avoiding Fakes When Shopping for After-Market Wheels

Posted on 27 February 2017

If you want to replace the stock wheels and tyres on your vehicle, your first step is researching and buying the right wheels. Unfortunately, about half a million substandard wheels flood into the Australian market every year — these wheels are not tested or regulated, and they can be dangerous. Here's how to avoid them. 1. Work with a licensed seller. In most cases, untested wheels come from private sellers on online auctions. [Read More]

3 Tips in Finding a Good Driving School and a Good Instructor

Posted on 23 February 2017

If you recently began looking for a good driving school with a good instructor, you will soon start feeling like you're spoiled for choice. This is because there has been a mushrooming of these schools all over. In fact, new driving schools are appearing to pop up in every corner with astonishing frequency. Because you have so many options, it can be hard to decide which one is best for your needs and budget. [Read More]

Checking that your child's car is roadworthy before a long trip

Posted on 23 February 2017

No matter how old your children get, parents still end up worrying about them. When your child says that they plan to go on a long road trip in their old bomb of a car, it can be hard to know whether their car is likely to make the distance and if not, whether it is more likely to break down peacefully by the side of the road or cause an accident. [Read More]

Car Servicing: Enhancing the Longevity of Your Cooling System

Posted on 22 February 2017

An important, yet often overlooked, system in your vehicle is the cooling system. This is because it is primarily tasked with ensuring that your engine and other components are functioning at optimal temperatures. As such, a problem with your cooling system will translate into an array of auto problems such as overheating, burning and more. The key to keeping your cooling system in great condition is to ensure that it receives routine care and maintenance, especially when the climatic temperatures drastically spike or decrease. [Read More]