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Should I Hire A Mobile Mechanic?

Some people are just too busy to get their car to the workshop for routine maintenance and repairs. A mobile mechanic can sort that out real quick by coming over to your home or office. As long as there’s a safe and adequate space for them to work, they’ll replace your engine oil, fix issues, and whatever else you need.

Nov 05th, 2020

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Trailering & Towing: What You Need to Know

The cool thing about motor vehicles is that they are workhorses, capable of transporting people and goods. Their maximum capacity isn’t limited to what you can fit in the back seat or the trunk, either. Instead, you can take it a few notches higher and use it for towing by hitching stuff to its rear. In this article, we’re going to explore the whats and hows of trailering to help you get the most out of your truck or car.

Nov 04th, 2020

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What Factors Affect Car Stopping Distance?

Imagine driving your car peacefully at 50km/h when, suddenly, you notice a kangaroo on the road, some 45m ahead. Do you think you’d be able to stop in time and avoid a crash? Your aim would be to bring your vehicle to a stop in the safest and shortest distance possible. That distance is your Car Stopping Distance, which is the sum of the Thinking Distance + Braking Distance.

Nov 02nd, 2020

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Can I Buy a Car in Australia as a Tourist?

Australia has over 800,000 km of paved and unpaved roads, the ninth-biggest road network in the world, which includes the world’s longest national highway at over 14,000 km. If you plan on touring for an extended stay and see as much of the country as you can, it would be more convenient and cost-effective for you to buy a car. Read more to know about the nuts and bolts of buying a car in Australia if you’re a tourist.

Oct 30th, 2020

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How Much Does It Cost To Replace Your Tyres?

As far as car parts go, tyres are probably the most critical non-mechanical parts on the entire vehicle because they're literally where the rubber meets the road. However, you'll have to replace car tyres when they start going bald to ensure your safety on the road. New tyres can cost anywhere from $100 to $700 each, depending on a few different factors.

Oct 29th, 2020

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How Does Paintless Dent Repair Work?

Paintless dent repair (PDR) fixes small dents without the need for repainting. Specialised tools are used to apply force and ‘massage’ the dents back out. To make it more effective, the repair person might pull using pliers, pullers, suction cups, or stud welders to make it easier to push the dent out. Do you know how it works and how much it costs? Find answers to your questions here!

Oct 28th, 2020

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How to File a Car Insurance Claim in Australia

While all car owners have auto insurance, not everyone knows how to file an insurance claim. If you’re a careful driver with unusual streaks of luck coming your way, you may never find yourself in a situation where you will need to file such a request. Whether or not you’ll use this information one day, this article will help you understand how people generally file car insurance claims in Australia.

Oct 28th, 2020

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When Is The Best Time To Sell Your Car?

It is advisable to sell your car before it gets to the 75,000 mileage mark (120,000 km) or while it still has 10- 20% of its warranty remaining. The older a vehicle gets, the less its worth will be unless it is a classic car. This helps you get a higher price and sell it quickly while assuring the buyer of a good deal.

Oct 27th, 2020

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Car Buying Options: Comparing Private Sales, Dealerships & Auctions

If you’re looking for something new to drive, there are several ways you can go about getting your next car. Buying a brand new car from a dealership might be the first and most obvious option, but is it the best? Well, that depends. You could also get a car from an auction or through a private sale. Each of these three options has pros and cons, and all of them offer you a car buying experience that’s different from the other.

Oct 26th, 2020

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Proper Way to Care for Your Car’s Windshield

Always remember to maintain your car’s windshield in the best state possible. Heed this advice and you will save yourself from unnecessary repair-related costs. Besides forcing you to spend, a poorly maintained windscreen affects visibility and poses senseless risks to the car’s occupants. Read more here.

Oct 22nd, 2020

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Can I Make Money Recycling Catalytic Converters?

How much can you get for recycling a catalytic converter? Used catalytic converters can be worth over $250 in Australia, though that would depend on a few key factors, which you can read more about in this article. Above all, it depends on how much of the different precious metals exist in the converter. These include palladium (oxidation catalyst), rhodium (reduction catalyst), and platinum (both as oxidation and reduction catalyst).

Oct 22nd, 2020

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What Is Amazon Alexa Auto?

Alexa is a virtual assistant AI technology developed and designed by Amazon. It is a cut above Microsoft’s Cortana, Apple’s Siri and Google’s Google Assistant with over 50,000 skills that can be used inside cars. Talk about voice interaction, music playback, setting alarms, weather updates, traffic, sports, and other real-time information, streaming and playing podcasts, and a lot more, aside from its function as a home automation system.

Oct 19th, 2020

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Learner Driver Insurance: Answers to Common Questions

Insurance is one of those things that you keep furthest from your mind until such time that you need it. Whether we're talking about medical insurance or car insurance, people generally have a mixed view on the entire concept of paying for protection that you might never use. This is true especially for other types of insurance that a few people know about, such as the learner driver insurance. Read more about it here.

Oct 16th, 2020

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Buying a Green Car in Australia: Your Definitive Guide

Short of getting a self-propelled transport or waiting for flying green cars to become a reality, you may now start your journey to a greener Earth by opting for hybrid or electric cars. There are many green options in Australia, so check out what we recommend. The green car technology is continually evolving, too, so you can look forward to more efficient, cleaner, and cheaper vehicles in the future.

Oct 14th, 2020

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What's Involved in Car Servicing?

If you're not used to taking your car in for its regular servicing, the process can be quite intimidating. You may not even understand why servicing your car matters in the first place. Then, you'll have to choose between major and minor car servicing. Going through this process, you'll have heaps of questions. No need to worry, though. By the end of this article, you'll figure out everything you need to know.

Oct 14th, 2020