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  • 4 Crucial Things You Should Know About Used Brake Rotors

    Brake rotors wear out and have to be replaced periodically. Some car owners may wish to replace their worn brake rotors with used ones just before they take their vehicle for a roadworthiness inspection. Such car owners need to consider the information in the discussion below before installing those used rotors. Risks of Defects Rotors are wear items in a car (as already stated). You therefore stand a higher chance of getting defective rotors in case you decide to buy used ones.
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  • 3 Reasons Your Truck May Break Down at the Roadside

    If you are a truck driver, you will cover a lot of miles. Because you spend so much time on the road covering vast distances, your truck will be subject to considerable wear and tear. In short, what this means is that sooner or later it is likely your truck will break down. When this occurs, it is useful if you know some of the common reasons for a truck to stop working so you can diagnose the problem.
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  • How to Try and Avoid Dent Damage to Your Car

    If you are the type of person who likes to look after their possessions, you may take pride in the condition and appearance of your automobile. You may think that you are careful when you drive it because you avoid all those potholes and never "ding" one of your wheels against an adjoining curb. However, much to your chagrin, you find that you have a significant dent on the side and cannot imagine how you picked that up.
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  • Answering a Few Common Questions About Working With a Salvage Yard

    A salvage yard is a great place to find used parts for any vehicle repair, and especially for cars and trucks that are very old, as you might not want to invest in new parts for older vehicles. Parts for older vehicles may not even be manufactured any longer, so a salvage yard or wrecker may be the only place where you'll find what you need! If you've never shopped at a salvage yard, note a few questions you might have about their operation works, and this can make the process easier on you overall.
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  • Answering a Few Basic Questions About Importing a Car to Australia

    If you've recently moved to Australia or will be in the country temporarily or want to purchase a car that is not made in the country and bring it overseas, you would do well to find out about the legalities of this process. You cannot simply bring any car to the country for any length of time, as there are certain restrictions and requirements for importing a car, even temporarily. Note a few basic questions you might have about this process and your options, and this can help you decide if importing a car is a choice for you.
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  • Why Do Australian Consumers Love Japanese Cars?

    The automotive sector is one of the world's leading industries, driven by the typical human being's quest for mobility and freedom. In Australia, this industry has gone through a variety of different phases and in recent times, domestic production has all but vanished. So, as Australian consumers focus on the alternatives and embrace import vehicles, why is there even more of a focus on Japanese cars than there was before? Why are cars made in that relatively small, Asian country considered to be the "
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  • How to Decipher What's Wrong with Your Diesel Engine by the Colour of the Smoke

    Has your vehicle been giving off weird or extensive amounts of smoke? You're probably getting concerned and aren't sure what to do. Maybe you think that your diesel-engined vehicle is trying to tell you something these days, due to the type of smoke that is being emitted from its exhaust. How can the colour of the emission give you an indication of what may be wrong and what can you do to fix this?
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  • What Are the Benefits of Regular Car Servicing?

    If you choose to not have your car regularly serviced then you could be storing up trouble for yourself. All too frequently, Australian motorists attempt to save a few dollars by having their car services conducted further and further apart from one another. This can end up costing more money in the long run. Worse still, irregular servicing of your vehicle may lead to hidden dangers when you are out and about on the road.
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