Dora Jacobs

  • How Do You Identify Signs of Alternator Trouble? Use Your Senses!

    The alternator is one of the hardest-working parts of your vehicle -- it's responsible for keeping the battery powered, which in turn starts your vehicle and keeps it running. Your alternator also keeps the headlights running and performs several other crucial functions in your vehicle, so it's vital that it works properly. You can use your senses to identify signs of alternator trouble. If you sense the following signs of trouble, you need to seek help straight away.
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  • 3 Perceptions You Should Question When Buying Import Cars

    It is important that you question the common perceptions about import cars when you are shopping for one. Such an approach will enable you to avoid making a costly mistake during the selection process. This article discusses some of the perceptions that should not sway you. Inexpensive Imports Are Unreliable There is a perception that quality and reliability are directly connected to price. Consequently, some people may hold a strong belief that any import car that is categorised as inexpensive is unreliable and of poor quality.
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  • 3 Ways Diesel Servicing Differs From Petrol Engines

    Whether you just bought a new diesel after a lifetime of petrol ownership, or are a lifelong diesel owner just trying to make sure you keep your vehicle in top condition, you may be wondering if there is anything in particular you need to do to service a diesel car or truck, compared to a petrol engine. Diesel vehicles are found in a wide range of settings, from heavy industry and agriculture to your everyday car that gets you from A to B; diesel cars are very popular on Australia's roads.
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  • 4 Factors That Vehicle Owners Must Know When Towing Their Cars

    A vehicle can suddenly stop working when you are on a busy highway due to a host of reasons majorly electrical or mechanical issues. Also, your vehicle might be involved in an accident rendering it immobile. In such incidences, car owners require towing services to get their vehicles to storage or a repair shop. Therefore, before your car is towed, you should know all the nuances of this service, including collision coverage, fees, and wait time.
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  • Two types of car problems you must fix promptly

    There are plenty of minor vehicle faults that can safely be ignored for long periods of time. However, if you notice any of the following issues, you should have them addressed as soon as possible, as failing to get gearbox repairs could increase the chances of your car malfunctioning during a road journey. Slipping gears When you select a specific gear, the car should remain in that gear until you decide to change it.
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  • How to Avoid Common Trailer Towing Problems

    When you have a trailer attached to your vehicle, you want to be aware of how that trailer handles when you're on the road, whether it's loaded or empty. If the trailer should pull, sway, drag or otherwise handle roughly, this can create unsafe driving conditions for you and for other drivers, while also putting added wear and tear on your vehicle and the trailer itself. This can also mean an increased risk of the trailer uncoupling from the tow vehicle!
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  • Auto Service—What Fluid Leak Have You Developed?

    As long as you own a car, you are likely going to find mysterious drops or puddles of fluid underneath it at some point. The main thing you need to do is identify what the liquid is, as this could mean the difference between a simple, quick fix and outrageously priced auto repairs. Luckily, since fluid leaks tend to be commonplace, more often than not it could indicate a faulty seal that just needs to be replaced.
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  • Auto Servicing Two-Wheel Drive Systems

    When driving your car, you rarely think about its method of transmission until you get stuck in a pool of muddy water on a dirt road. That is when you may begin to realise that there is a power and operational difference between 4-wheel drive and 2-wheel drive systems. By definition, a two-wheel drive system is one in which the full driving package is located at the front of the vehicle.
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