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Auto servicing for mums

I need to have my car working so that I can get the kids to school each day, to soccer practise and swimming training, and to all of those playdates. I don't have much spare time, and even when the kids are in school, I still have my toddler to look after. Luckily, my local car service place has a really good play corner set up so that we can have some fun while waiting for the car to be serviced. I almost wish we could go back just for a break some days! This blog is all about finding time to get the car serviced when you have young kids and a busy life.

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What Should I Listen for If I Think My Automatic Transmission Has Problems?

Posted on October 25, 2016

It can be frustrating when you think you have a minor issue with your car and find out that it is actually a costly transmission issue. It is even more frustrating when you find out it may have been something you could have prevented if you had known what to look for. Before you let a noise or feeling in your car become a passing concern, or before you write it off as just a sound, there are some few things you should listen for. [Read More]

Things to Look Out for When Buying a Used Pickup Truck

Posted on October 21, 2016

Are you looking for a used pickup truck for hauling or daily driving purposes? If so, you are bound to find a variety of these in auto sales dealerships and shops. It is obvious that you will ask the dealer as many questions about the truck's performance as possible. Also, you may carry out a general inspection of the truck parts and systems and assess their appearance and functionality. However, there are a few things that many people forget when buying used trucks, and these have a significant effect on the durability of the truck. [Read More]

4 Things You Do That Can Cause Your Automatic Transmission to Overheat

Posted on October 19, 2016

Most automatic transmission failures are caused by overheating. These systems, unlike manual transmissions, have lots of moving parts that work together in unison, and the friction created can easily overwhelm them if they aren't allowed to cool properly. Unfortunately, many people don't understand that the way they treat their vehicle has a direct impact on how likely the transmission is to overheat. Here are just four issues that you should watch out for. [Read More]

How Defective Seat Belts Can Make Your Vehicle Fail Its Safety Inspection

Posted on October 18, 2016

Some car owners may not know how vital different car systems, such as the car body and seat belts, are to the safety of the occupants of those vehicles. Such motorists may therefore be surprised when their vehicles fail safety inspections. This article discusses some factors that can make the seat belts in your car to fail a safety inspection. Use this information to assess whether your car's seat belts can pass a vehicle safety inspection before you drive to the inspection center when you want to put that car up for sale. [Read More]