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  • 3 Top Frequently Asked Questions about Truck Wheel Alignment

    Who doesn't love the perks that come with aligned truck wheels? From long-lasting tires to fuel efficiency, wheel alignment ensures optimal truck performance. Unfortunately, most truck owners know little about wheel alignment and only discover that their vehicle needs an alignment check when a mechanic points it out. Since waiting longer than is necessary to align your truck's wheels can have fatal outcomes, it is essential to learn as much as you can about it.

  • 4 Reasons You Shouldn't Leave Your Diesel Engine's Water Separator Undrained

    Diesel engines come with plenty of advantages, including superior efficiency, added torque and lower maintenance requirements. However, one drawback is that diesel fuel can become contaminated with water more easily than gasoline because it absorbs water more readily. This is why many diesel engines are fitted with a water separator that takes water out of the fuel. You'll usually find it near the fuel filter. Of course, you'll need to drain the water separator whenever it gets full.

  • Car Service: What It Should Include

    Car service is the regular inspection and maintenance of a vehicle to ensure it remains in good condition for safe use. It's can be difficult to tell when some vehicle parts become defective, adding on to future troubles with the vehicle or even causing accidents. Having a scheduled car service plays a huge role in maintaining a safe commute and avoiding complications that could easily be avoided by maintaining a regular car service.

  • Think You Are Ready for Your Rego Inspection? Why You Should Think Again

    If you buy a secondhand car in another state and take it home, one of the first things you need to do is handle the paperwork. You need to schedule a roadworthy test before you can be fully legal, however, and will need to take the vehicle to a certified inspector for their attention. You will want to make sure that it passes the first time, of course, and will need to look carefully at all the mechanical components.

  • How to Troubleshoot Issues with Your Starter Motor

    When you turn the key in the ignition of your car or truck, several different components need to work in harmony in order to fire the engine. One of the most important components is the starter motor, which will physically turn the flywheel and force the engine to ignite. If your vehicle will not start, then you may immediately blame the battery or alternator, but the issue could be related to this other part instead.

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Although I am also a big fan of Australian cars, my passion for German cars is almost as strong. Ever since I was a teenager, I've been into Porsches, Volkswagens, Audis and Mercedes. Even now I'm still thrilled to get behind the wheel of a German-made car even though I have driven plenty of models over the years. If you want advice on importing a classic German car from Europe or simply want my views on the latest developments in German car technology, then I hope that you will find my blog to be as informative as it is up to date.

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