Potholes are prevalent across the Australian road network, and they cause a considerable amount of damage each year. Some of them may be cavernous and can instantly affect a wheel and tyre when they are hit at high speed. Most of the time, this type of impact is not too severe and may only cause some scuff marks to appear on the rim, but at other times, the tyre can be compromised and may no longer be fit to drive. Read More»
There are many causes of car breakdown but some are more common than others. Spark plug issues are one of the most common reasons your car may break down. Loose, faulty or dirty plugs will affect the normal functioning of your car and could leave you stranded by the roadside. The good news is that it’s possible to catch and fix spark plug problems before they result in vehicle breakdown. Read More»
In a nutshell, your auto transmission is what is responsible for making the most of the engine’s torque while also sensing when gears should be changed and so on. Thus, when your automatic transmission system fails, your gears begin to slip, and your vehicle develops a host of other malfunctions that will not only make driving challenging but dangerous, too. You need to know the symptoms of a malfunctioning transmission system as well as identify the potential reasons why this could be happening. Read More»
Many manufacturers fit a turbocharger to their diesel engines to make them more efficient and to enable them to fit smaller motors for cost and weight purposes. For their diminutive size, these turbochargers can be quite powerful, and in order to regulate their effects and avoid damage to the engine itself, they need to be fitted with a safety bypass. However, from time to time these components can play up. and if you’re experiencing some turbo-related problems on your vehicle right now, this could be something to do with the wastegate hose. Read More»
When you’re running a distribution business and have to take responsibility for a fleet of trucks, it’s always best for you to be proactive rather than reactive. This is often easier said than done, especially if you need to keep those trucks on the road as much as is humanly possible. There is a temptation to schedule an extra trip to take advantage of a standby driver as this will be more productive, at least in the short-term, than time in a maintenance dock. Read More»