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Step by Step Guide in Repairing Alloy Wheel Damage to your Car

Alloy wheels are one of those car parts that not only improve the visual appeal of your car but also increase its performance. Repairing of alloy wheels depends on the nature and extent of the damage. Cracked, distorted, and fractured alloy wheels are usually irreparable and need replacement.

Mar 26th, 2020

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8 Compelling Reasons to Buy an EV

Well, like you, most people have only driven conventional cars all their life, from their grandparents’ old Kingswood to the latest RAM 2500. We grew up knowing only about cars fuelled by either petrol or diesel. It is this familiarity that makes the traditionally-powered cars the default or go-to choice for buyers. Electric cars were reserved for futuristic, sci-fi films.

Mar 26th, 2020

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What Is a VIN and Why You Need to Know About It

A Vehicle Identification Number, or VIN, is to cars as a fingerprint is to humans. The Personal Property Security Register (PPSR.gov.au) defines the VIN as a unique code containing 17 alphanumeric characters, used for identifying a motor vehicle. Vehicles built before 1981 may have VINs of 11 to 17 characters and may be difficult for VIN decoders to trace.

Mar 20th, 2020

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7 Things You Should Know About Your Car

Cars are fantastic and useful pieces of machinery, and as long as they do their part, average people like us may take for granted just how sophisticated they are. Even though we sat in classes and went for driving lessons once upon a time, we weren't always taught everything we needed to know about our cars.

Mar 19th, 2020

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Don’t Get Caught in an Emergency without These Car Tools & Supplies

Nothing beats being prepared for the rainy day, as our parents have always drummed in us. We also know that the proverbial ‘rainy day’ includes all weather conditions, emergencies, and potential hitches. The proverb has not changed through all the years, although the tools may have. Emergencies do happen, and what you need are the right tools to get you back on the road in no time.

Mar 18th, 2020

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Drifting in Australia: Its History and Latest Events

Drifting, in the latter regard, refers to one-of-a-kind driving experience on four inversely-angled wheels. If you have watched the third iteration of the Fast and Furious Franchise "Tokyo Drift," you are probably familiar with drifting. Take a ride with us through memory lane as we explore drifting in Australia.

Mar 17th, 2020

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How to Tell the Type of Battery in Your Car

A car battery is a device that powers the electrical components of the vehicle. It plays a crucial role in starting your vehicle, ensuring that the lights work, the wipers wipe, the music plays, and many other functionalities. In the simplest description, without it, a car won’t start.

Mar 16th, 2020

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Should You Buy a Classic Car for Your Daily Drive?

Are you looking to buy a new car? Then it should be one that meets your needs. It could be a family car, a personal vehicle for weekend and getaway drives, or even a daily drive car. When it comes to an everyday ride, you should be most interested in mileage, powertrain, comfort, and the ability to move around.

Mar 16th, 2020

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What is Novated Car Lease?

Getting a car while in active employment as an Australian is quite easy, thanks to novated lease agreements. So here's how it goes: you lease a vehicle and it's novated to your employer, who makes all the lease payments on your behalf. The perk: the payments give you tax benefits. And not only that, the lease may even cover operational costs, including registration, fuel, insurance, service, and maintenance.

Mar 11th, 2020

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Different Types of Car Warranties

Are you getting a new car? Congratulations! But do you know that even new cars can disappoint us sometimes? They do, and that doesn't stop us from wanting and buying them. So go ahead and buy that car, but make sure you get a warranty for it. A warranty is the surest way of securing a significant investment. There are three types of car warranties:

Mar 11th, 2020

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Leasing Vs Buying a Car in Australia

Acquiring a car entails a major expense, so you need to evaluate multiple factors to make sure that you're doing the right thing. One important consideration is whether you're better off buying a car or leasing one. Both options have their pros and cons, and it's up to you to weigh which one fits your situation better.

Mar 09th, 2020

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8 Tips on How to Buy a Used Car Without Getting Scammed

Buying a second-hand car can be one of the best value-for-money purchases you'll ever make. When you shop for a used car, you could get your hands on a make and model that you've always wanted, all at a much lower cost than a brand new one!

Mar 09th, 2020

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Top 10 Most Wheelchair-Accessible Vehicles

Life is challenging for people with disabilities, especially when it comes to the issue of mobility. This concern not only applies to short distances, like getting in and out of a room or building but also when travelling and going around town.

Mar 06th, 2020

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What Is an Intake Manifold in a Car & What Does It Do?

The oxygen needed by a car's engine comes from the surrounding air. Oxygen constitutes approximately 20% of the air we breathe, and it is the function of the air intake system to ‘take in’ and guide air through the intake manifold and into the combustion chamber to ensure that internal combustion takes place correctly.

Mar 05th, 2020

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Stamp Duty for Cars and How They Vary Per State in Australia

Stamp duty is a tax that the Australian government charges you for legal documents. This tax usually applies to the documents you use when transferring assets from one person to another, just like when you decide to buy a car. That's all it is!

Mar 04th, 2020