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  • Four Tips and Ideas for Dealing With Uneven Pitches Whilst Caravanning


    When you're travelling in a caravan, it isn't always possible to find a level pitch. This is especially true if you are staying out in the wilderness rather than at designated caravan grounds. As a result, you often need to be creative about leveling your caravan. There are lot of tools and tricks that can help. Take a look at these ideas. 1. Use a level ramp. A level ramp is a small ramp that you place under one or more caravan wheels.
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  • Five Important Habits That New Drivers Should Learn


    For many youngsters getting a driver's license is a rite of passage. It finally gives them some freedom to enjoy the open road and specifically "go places." Yet this activity should not be taken for granted, as it is a privilege. With this privilege comes a lot of responsibility. What are the main habits that you need to develop when learning to drive, in order to be as safe as possible?
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  • Having Auto-Body Repairs Done On Your Car? 4 Money-Saving Tips to Consider


    If you own a car, you will inevitably need auto body repair work done at some point. These repairs can be quite expensive. Therefore, before taking your car to an auto body shop, you will want to think about the repair costs, especially if you are on a budget. Fortunately, here are a few tips to help you save some money on common repairs. Don't Ignore Minor Dents and Scratches
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  • Should You Repair or Replace Your Vehicle's Transmission?


    If your vehicle starts to make unusual noises, isn't getting into gear properly, or isn't shifting into overdrive at a particular speed, you could be facing a problem with the transmission. After diagnosing the underlying problem with the vehicle's transmission, your auto repair dealer may recommend that you repair the faulty components or replace the entire system. How do you determine the most viable and cost-saving solution? Here are some of the factors that should direct you when deciding whether to repair or replace the transmission.
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  • What's That Noise? Understanding Differential Noise and What You Should Do


    Your car's differential is a very complicated piece of equipment. Its job is to convert the power as provided by the engine in order to turn the wheels of the car and initiate motion. Accordingly, it has many complex parts which will wear over time. If you have a rear wheel drive car and hear some strange noises emanating from the back of your car, what could these be? How Does a Differential Work?
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  • A Simple Guide to Making a Decision on Caravan Sales


    If you are planning to take some time to explore Australia via road, then a caravan would be an ideal mode of transportation. Nevertheless, choosing the right caravan is not simply about making a decision based on your budget. There is an array of other things you would have to keep in mind to ensure that your preferred choice would serve you for the long term. The following is a simple guide to making a decision on caravan sales.
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  • Basket Case: Three Common Symptoms Of A 4WD Transfer Case In Need Of Servicing


    The transfer case is one of the most important components of any 4 wheel drive vehicle, as it is responsible distributing power to all four wheels as and when it is requires. As you can imagine, this process requires a complex and durable piece of equipment to function properly, and the complicated mechanisms of a transfer box are prone to wearing out and malfunctioning over long periods of use. If your transfer box is starting to fail, you will probably notice one or more of the following symptoms, a clear sign that your transfer box is in need of thorough servicing.
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  • Five Things You Need to Help Your Tyres Succeed in the Sand


    If you are driving through the sand, most popular advice touts the benefits of lowering the pressure in your tires. This increases the surface area of your tyres, making it easy to drive through soft sand. However, to best support your tyres on this journey. There are a few things that can help. Check out this list: 1. A Brick The first time you deinflate your tyres to drive through sand, you can use a brick to estimate how much you want to deflate them.
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  • Some Important Reminders About Renting a Car When on Holiday


    If you're enjoying a trip with your family or friends, you might use the car for more than just driving to and from your hotel. In turn, you may actually find that you face some restrictions on that car rental that you weren't expecting, and may wind up losing your deposit or having to pay additional fees because of how you used the car. To ensure you know what's involved with the rental, note a few important reminders and then be sure to ask about these at the rental agency if necessary.
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  • Important Questions to Ask When Renting a 4WD in Australia


    When exploring the territories of Australia, you may want to rent a 4WD rather than a standard family sedan. A 4WD can make it easier to drive in sandy or muddy conditions that are common on some of the back roads and some rural areas of the country. Because renting a 4WD is a bit different than renting and driving a standard sedan, note a few questions you might want to cover with the rental agency before you drive away.
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