Buying your first car is a huge milestone in life that’s worth celebrating. After all that hard work you put in to save for the down payment (or full payment), now you can finally drive your very own car. But before you celebrate, there’s the need to ensure that the …
Read More »How to Diagnose a Cracked Engine Block
The engine is the heart of the vehicle, and it must undergo proper maintenance to make sure that it won’t stall on the road. Your car’s engine can face many issues after production or while in your possession, which is most likely. A car’s engine is made up of aluminum …
Read More »Got into a Crash? Here’s how to find a Car Accident Injury Lawyer
Incurring injuries from a car crash can impact your physical well-being and overall quality of life. Hospitalization translates into lost hours of work or school. Recovery can mean reduced income or even months of unemployment. Coping from a traumatic event may take even longer, often with emotional scars that last …
Read More »What to Do After a Car Accident: Checklist and Tips for Drivers
If you ever get into a car accident, you know it is serious. But it is important to stay calm. Find out what measures should be taken after a car accident. When you have a car accident, you may need to take steps to keep everyone safe, comply with the …
Read More »Why are Alloys used in the Automotive Industry
Many components of automotive parts in the automobile industry today use alloys, including automotive body parts. The Ford F-series pickup truck, for example, was first released with an aluminum body, but it quickly became 70% lighter than its predecessor. Because of this, Ford made the decision to make all future …
Read More »Luxury Car Maintenance: Why Your Vehicle Needs To Be Checked Every Year
Not everyone can own a luxury car in their lifetime and if you have one, chances are high that you want to keep it in tip-top shape. Taking care of your luxury car means having it checked each year by experts. If you have a Ferrari, Cavallino Motorsport is a …
Read More »How to keep COVID-19 at bay in vehicles
Ask someone what ‘social distancing’ means just a few months ago and they might think you’re taking a break from social media. Fast-forward to today and it’s the most important step in preventing the spread of the coronavirus here in Australia and around the world. It simply means keeping a …
Read More »Signs Your Car Needs Car Detailing
Car detailing pertains to the thorough cleansing and restoration of your automobile. More than a car wash, the service also encompasses reconditioning your vehicle’s interior, as well as doing cosmetic touch-ups on the exterior. While a car wash takes up only a few minutes from washing to drying, some car …
Read More »Car Guide: The Complete Used Car Buying Checklist
Preliminaries Before you even begin thinking about buying a used car, you’ll need to make sure you have your paperwork in order and that you have an up to date driving license. Also, it’s important to know how much money you have to work with. Setting yourself a budget is …
Read More »Hydrogen breakthrough could fastrack commercialisation of FCEVs
A new breakthrough in the way hydrogen is transported around the world could accelerate the commercialisation of fuel cell vehicles. One of the biggest challenges facing fuel cell vehicle manufacturers and filling station operators is the transportation and storage of hydrogen – the gas that powers a fuel cell vehicle. …
Read More »Car Talk: Are Driverless Cars Ready for Mass Adoption?
Driverless cars are on the cusp of widespread production. The technology exists, test trials are routinely run, and the success rates are higher than ever. Only a few factors (which, admittedly, are fairly large) are preventing fully scalable prototypes from entering the consumer market. Let’s explore some of them. High …
Read More »There’s a right way to wash and wax your car
Across Australia, tens of thousands of older cars continue to provide outstanding service. These days, it is not uncommon for cars to travel 200,000km before suffering a mechanical or other malady that forces it off the road. But Australia is a harsh environment that takes its toll on paintwork, bodywork …
Read More »How To: Car Interior Detailing
Nothing can ruin the enjoyment of a drive like a grotty interior. Here’s how you can bring yours back to its best. There’s nothing worse than opening the door of a car and seeing a grubby, stained, garbage strewn interior. But bringing it back to its best, even if you …
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