2016
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Planning a Road Trip in the Winter? Follow These Preparation Tips
Going on a road trip is a great way to explore different areas you don't often get to visit, but if you are heading out in the winter, you need to take some extra precautions. It is important that your vehicle is ready and that you remember with rain, snow, and hail, there are safety risks involved in driving long distances. Here are some preparation tips for your winter road trip.
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Why You Should Consider Solar For Your Caravan
You may be aware of the benefits of solar energy in your home, but did you know you can also add solar panels on your caravan? There are a lot of amazing benefits for choosing to add them to your caravan. Take a look at the different ways you can have a more fulfilling trip with renewable energy. You Don't Rely on Electric Hookups Imagine being able to travel anywhere you want in your caravan and never having to look up which caravan camps have hookups?
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4 Ways to Maintain Your Transmission
When was the last time you checked your car's transmission system? Many drivers — particularly those with automatic transmissions— neglect this essential piece of car maintenance. In the long run, this leads to significant damage which can result in costly repairs. To keep your car in the best shape and to save money on repairs, follow these tips for transmission system maintenance. Keep your engine happy The transmission system is very closely linked to the engine.
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Some Basic But Important Tips for Caravan Maintenance
Owning a caravan is a great choice for those who love to travel and enjoy the great outdoors, and for families since staying in a hotel on holiday can be expensive for adults and children. While a good caravan can last for years if not decades before needing major repairs, the way you maintain your caravan will have a lot to do with its overall lifespan. Note a few basic but important tips for caravan maintenance you'll want to consider to keep yours in good repair.
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How to Diagnose Steering Problems With Your Car
Never ignore any problems you're having with your car's steering, as it's not likely that the problem will simply correct itself over time. It's more likely that it will get worse and, depending on the problem, may mean that your steering fails while on the road. Since the ability to steer your car depends on much more than just the steering column, note a few common problems you might have and what they may mean by way of repairs, and how some may not even be the steering column at all.
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The Nuisance of a New Car Smell: How to Get Rid of That Odor!
Taking your new car for a test drive after leaving the showroom is a breathtaking experience. You probably want to call in an old friend and hit the hilly side, camp by the roadside and toast to a cold beer. The excitement that comes with owning your new car, however, can be short lived, as soon as you start to experience phases of nausea, dizziness and at times headaches. For a more comfortable cruise, get rid of that irritating new car odor.
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Three Temporary Solutions for Gearbox Oil Leak for First Time Car Owners
When it comes to car engines, oil leakage from the gearbox can be a nightmare to motorists and new car owners. Oil leakage from your car can land you in trouble with local authorities. Synthetic oils are often costly; thus, leakage is akin to throwing your hard-earned dollars down the drain. The only real way of troubleshooting the leakage is to have professionals take down the engine for repair. However, before doing so, you can temporarily stop the spill before seeing a mechanic.
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Quick Tips for Troubleshooting a Car's Exhaust System
Your car's exhaust system may be more important to the vehicle's overall condition than you realize. The muffler and all the other parts of the exhaust don't just keep the car's engine quiet, but they also help to regulate the amount of oxygen that is in the engine as it runs. Too much or too little oxygen can mean causing the engine to work harder than it should. The exhaust system also pulls emissions away from the cab of the car, keeping you breathing healthy.
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Tyre Change | 4 Steps To Remove A Hubcap Before A Tyre Change
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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It's Time! Change Your Brake Pads
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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