Up To Speed: Keeping Your Vehicle in Tip-Top Condition

Up To Speed: Keeping Your Vehicle in Tip-Top Condition

  • Body Filler Preparation and Application Tips for Newbie Panel Beaters

    The repair of a damaged car body entails filling dents, holes, and dings with a body filler. An auto body filler is a blend of polyester resins and a cream hardener, which panel beaters consider a miraculous compound. However, leaving a body filler in the hands of an inexperienced panel beater can result in a car restoration nightmare. Therefore, learning how to apply a body filler is crucial for novice panel beaters.

  • Car Service: 3 Reasons Why You Should Consider Testing Your Charge Air Cooler

    Diesel engines can run very hot, especially when you are used to long drives or rough terrain and your vehicle is old. When you allow the engine to overheat without checking its condition, you are creating the risk of damaging it permanently. On the other hand, when you regularly check the condition of the charge air cooler (CAC), you can sustain a mechanism that protects your engine from overheating and the damage it brings.

  • Instances That Should Send You to an Auto Repair Shop ASAP

    Irrespective of what type of motorist you are, whether you only use your car to commute to work or you prefer to spend hours on end on the open road, your vehicle will inevitably be exposed to elements that will cause its gradual decline. Firstly, Australia's climatic conditions have a significant impact on the longevity of your car's components since they will be exposed to scorching heat and freezing temperatures all year round.

  • Why It's Important to Service a Trailer, Especially When It Comes to the Hitch Mechanism

    Most people understand how important it is to service a car, check that it is roadworthy and ensure that it will last as long as possible. Yet it is equally important to service a trailer, whether used to haul a boat or part of a caravan. What are some of the important parts to check, and why is one area, in particular, often overlooked? Making a Habit You should get into the habit of servicing your trailer at least once every three months, especially if you use it a lot.

  • DIY Versus Professional Car Repairs

    Most car owners will be in a dilemma of whether to conduct DIY car repairs or engage a professional mechanic. Proponents of DIY repairs will insist that DIY repairs are a cost-saving mechanism. On the other hand, people that engage mechanics argue that professional repairs are stress-free and time-saving. Below is a guide of when to consider DIY repairs and when to take your vehicle to a mechanic.  DIY Repairs

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    Up To Speed: Keeping Your Vehicle in Tip-Top Condition

    Ever since I was a child, I have been fascinated by racing cars. When I was little, of course, I only had go-karts, but eventually I graduated to a junior dragster and now I have my own racing car. It is a very expensive hobby, even for an accountant, therefore I make sure that maintenance and servicing are a top priority. Fortunately, my brother-in-law is a mechanic, so he services the car in between events and leads my crew on race days. I have learnt numerous simple tricks to improving car performance and keeping it in top mechanical shape. These same tricks apply to any car. This blog will hopefully encourage drivers to take car servicing seriously in order to keep their vehicles running safely and economically. I hope the tips within these entries prove to be useful and help your vehicle to operate smoothly.