Although car affordability in Australia has improved over the years, the cost of living has continued to go up. For this reason, the average family works extra hard to afford fuel for one car, let alone two. Therefore, it is essential for new car owners to accord their vehicles the best possible maintenance for durability. For example, it is critical to service the power steering belt (serpentine belt) regularly since the ease of controlling a car hugely depends on the working condition of the belt.
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If you own a commercial distribution company, you may rely on a fleet of trucks to help you perform your duties and are always looking for a competitive edge. While there are many ways to make this type of business successful, you should begin by treating each vehicle as its own profit centre. After all, profitability will ride on vehicle reliability and performance if those all-important budget markers are to be met.
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Do you get the sense that your car is getting a bit hot? You may be driving down the road on a sweltering, summer's day and notice that the temperature gauge is climbing up inexorably. Strangely, you may also notice a sweet smell — something that you've never encountered before — and wonder what that may be. The bad news is that you have a leak from your coolant system and the culprit could be the radiator itself.
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A car battery is meant to be replaced every few years to maximise the efficiency of a car. However, a large number of car owners only replace their batteries when they stop working. The chances are that the battery's lifespan will end at the least convenient time, prompting you to buy a battery in haste. There are advantages to replacing a battery in advance, like taking your time to choose a battery that serves you best.
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