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Are You Paying the Right Amount of Attention to Your Trailer Leaf Springs?
Most of the smaller car or boat trailers are relatively simple machines designed to last as long as possible without too much in terms of maintenance. However, owners will still need to pay attention to certain areas as time goes by if they want to avoid the threat of breakdown or costly failure. What's one of the most important areas to look at if you have such a trailer and want to be proactive?
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First Time at a Roadworthy Inspection? What Should You Expect?
Do you need to take your vehicle in for a roadworthy inspection in the near future? If so, you will want to make sure that it passes with flying colours so that you don't need to take it back following repairs and can use your time effectively. As you haven't attended one of these sessions before, what are the main points to remember, and how can you prepare properly right now?
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Could Your Car's Wheel Bearings Be About to Fail?
Have you noticed a strange rumbling or growling noise whenever your vehicle is rounding a bend? Further, does the noise appear to emanate from the left or right corner and seem to be coming from the direction of the wheel? If so, you may be encountering an issue with a wheel bearing, a very important if a small part, and you need to take a much closer look. What could be going on?
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Are You Sure That Your Automatic Transmission System Is As Clean As It Should Be?
Some automotive enthusiasts believe that you do not have to service an automatic transmission in the traditional sense. In other words, they may believe that it is simply acceptable to drain out the old fluid and replace it with a new one if you want to maintain the life of this crucial component. But while these complicated systems are undoubtedly well built and designed to last, you may be only doing half the job if you simply drop the transmission pan and subsequently replace the fluid.
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Why You Need to Keep a Close Eye on Your Truck's Suspension System
Most heavy-duty trucks on the road today are fitted with an air suspension system, as this has several advantages over a traditional set-up. It'll improve the vehicle's ride height, make it less unstable when empty and allow for better cornering speeds during everyday use. However, these systems can be vulnerable to damage and must be overhauled according to a strict schedule if problems are to be avoided. So if you encounter some issues with the air suspension system on your truck, what could be going wrong?
About Me
I've been running an auto service shop for the past 30 years. The trends in cars have changed a lot over that time, and cars are becoming a lot more complicated and automated. People can't fix many items on their own cars any more as you need a computer to diagnose most issues. People use their cars a lot more these days as we live further away from workplaces and schools so it's important for me to be able to get cars back quickly. I have had to keep learning about how the new cars run and I keep a lot of hints on this site so you can all learn the things you can do to make your cars run better.