Ever since we've had kids, I've always been nervous about driving the kids around in the car. There are so many crazy drivers out there, and sometimes you need to be able to manoeuvre very quickly. I make sure that when my wife and I go in for a car service that they check every aspect of our cars and make sure that it runs as safely as possible. I want to make sure that my family is safe when either my wife or I am driving. This blog is about making sure that my car is safe for my kids.
Posted on:
11 February 2016
If you have never had to deal with a flat tyre ever before, then chances are you don't know how to go about it in the first place. While regular car servicing will take care of any tyre problems, everyone should have basic knowledge of changing a flat tyre because it could happen to you at the most inopportune time in the middle of a highway or late in the night.
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Posted on:
7 January 2016
When cruising along the highway with your radio volume high and your windows down, you might not even notice the speed you're driving at unless you look at the speedometer. If you are at high speed and suddenly need to stop or slow down, your heavy truck will come to a standstill fast enough only if you have maintained your brakes well. As a truck driver, your brakes are likely to wear out faster because of the size of the vehicle.
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Posted on:
7 January 2016
One of the most important components of your vehicle is the braking system. This not only works to ensure you have full control of your vehicle's speed on the road, but it could also make the difference between driving safely and being involved in a tragic accident. As such, it is one of the components that should never be ignored if it starts showing signs of wear and tear. Unfortunately, not all vehicle owners know how to tell if they need brake services.
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14 December 2015
Hearing strange sounds coming from your car is never a pleasant experience, and in many cases the car exhaust system is to blame. This intricate series of pipes, filters and mufflers can malfunction in a number of ways, and its complexity can often leave amateur mechanics stumped when it comes to finding the source of the strange noise. However, before you throw away your tools in despair and call in the mechanics, pay close attention to your exhaust's silencer, and the noises it is making -- many exhaust problems produce distinctive noises, which can help either you, if you already have some experience with cars, or the mechanics diagnose and fix the problem much more quickly and easily.
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