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  • Truck Chassis Repair: A Guide

    If your truck has recently been involved in an auto accident, it may have sustained damage to its chassis and bodywork. If this is the case, an auto repair mechanic will need to carry out a realignment of the chassis. Below is a guide to the process of chassis realignment. Assessment of the truck chassis After an accident, it is important that you have your truck inspected by a fully qualified auto mechanic. [Read More]

  • Helpful Ideas for Keeping Your Car Battery Happy

    Practically anyone who has owned a car has likely encountered the situation of trying to turn over the ignition, only for the car to choke back at you as the engine fails to kick you into gear. A good way of avoiding battery depletion is to do a check each time you exit your vehicle. After checking the handbrake is engaged and the gearbox is in neutral, double-check that your lights and any other battery-powered devices are turned off upon leaving. [Read More]

  • Fuel Tank Maintenance Tips for Truck Owners

    If you own a truck, then you know the importance of a fuel tank, especially if you travel long distances or to remote places regularly. A reliable fuel tank offers peace of mind as well as safety. For instance, leakages could leave you stranded in the middle of nowhere. However, very few truck owners make a deliberate effort to maintain this critical part. Most are not aware of what to do, or they simply assume that nothing bad could happen to a fuel tank. [Read More]

  • What to Do If Your ABS Warning Light Comes on

    Anti-lock braking systems are one of the most innovative developments in the world of motoring from the last decade or so and originated in the testbed of motorsport. They can be highly beneficial to the average daily driver, as they can help you to stop the car in an emergency. The ABS system relies on a series of sensors, which detect how each wheel is turning in relation to the road surface beneath. [Read More]

  • Need for Speed? How to "Mod" Your Car Fairly Easily

    If you spend a lot of the summer yearning for the restart of the Formula One championship in March, you are a dedicated speed enthusiast. It's likely that you may have considered some performance enhancements for your own car, as you like driving it so much. What are some of the simplest, yet most effective, alterations you can make to your vehicle now that won't necessarily cost you a lot of money? [Read More]

  • Why Your Car's Air Conditioning Is Not Just for the Summer Months

    When Christmas is a distant memory and the colder days arrive, many people believe that they don't need their car's air conditioning any more. They believe that the temperature inside the car is perfectly okay, thank you, without even thinking about turning on that switch. Perhaps this isn't the best idea, however. Why should you think about running your A/C at this time of year as well? Keeping Things Moving [Read More]