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Harsh Realities and Little Known Facts About Auto Services

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Harsh Realities and Little Known Facts About Auto Services

If your car is making certain noises or emitting certain odours, there may be something wrong with it. Hi! My name is Emmeline, and I love working with cars. I grew up in the outback, and my papa had me by his side while he was fixing cars and agriculture equipment from the time I was very little. The process still fascinates me. I decided to create a blog devoted to auto service, and in this space, I plan to post a bit of everything, ranging from little known facts to harsh realities about cars. I hope that you like these posts and that they help you learn more about auto service.

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How to Choose and Run the Best Type of Tyre for Off-Road Driving

12 December 2019
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No matter where you are in Australia, you're never too far away from a dirt road. In fact, the vast majority of roads across the continent are loose surfaces, and if you love to get out of the hustle and bustle of the big city, you will need to get used to driving on them. Now, this type of motoring will require a certain style and technique but will also require a good set of tyres. Read More 

Why Scanners Are Invaluable for a Modern-Day Mechanic

13 September 2019
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The modern-day car is more like a computer on wheels than anything else. Long gone are the days when a weekend mechanic could attempt to fix an issue in their garage. If you own a relatively modern vehicle, then you know that they are quite reliable, but, from time to time, issues can arise. However, the on-board computer is very sophisticated and is linked to an army of sensors, and when something does start to go wrong, this computer will analyse the issue and send you a dashboard warning. Read More 

Say Goodbye to Those Breakdown Trucks

25 May 2019
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Most motorists will, if they do the average number of kilometres per year, encounter a breakdown of some kind at some stage. This can be annoying and time-consuming as it is, but salt can be rubbed into the wound if they need to wait for a breakdown truck to remove their vehicle to the nearest shop. It would be nice if they could cut that particular part of the equation out, and due to recent developments in the industry, their wish may be about to be granted. Read More 

Why You Should Spring Clean Your A/C Before Summer

11 March 2019
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If you live in a part of the country that gets a respite from tropical heat and humidity during the "off" season, you may be used to driving around town with the windows rolled all the way down. You may enjoy the fresh air as an alternative to the A/C and are perfectly happy to give the system a rest at this time. However, summer heat is approaching once again and you will have to revert to artificial means in order to survive behind the wheel. Read More