2018

  • Tell-Tale Signs You Need a Brake Service Immediately

    Prevention will always be better than cure. Car brakes make this statement true by being the mechanism responsible for preventing accidents time and again while you are on the wheel. Being responsible for bringing thousands of pounds to a halt time and again means your brakes will wear out with time. And to ensure your braking system is always in perfect condition, regular brake service at a mechanic is necessary. Some of the warning signs to look out for that will alert you of needed brake service include:
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  • Why Castor Wheels Are More Complicated Than You Might Think

    If you are buying equipment in a very busy industrial or commercial location, you know that you sometimes have to take into account very unusual operating conditions in order to make the right purchase decision. If part of the operation involves transportation of goods or equipment using specialist trolleys, you may even have to consider how the wheels on this piece of equipment are considered. What do you need to know about castor wheel "
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  • Why Adequate Tyre Inflation Is Critical For Your Vehicle

    Just like any other piece of machinery, your vehicle is only as good as the sum of its parts. Thus, to achieve optimal performance from your car, you need to make sure that all the components are receiving the repair and maintenance that they require on a routine basis. Undeniably, a critical aspect of your vehicle is its tyres. And although most motorists will be well aware of when they need to get their tyres replaced, it is the maintenance in between tyre changes that tends to become a challenge.
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  • How to Check Your Tyres At Home

    If you take your car to a reputable tyre dealership, a thorough inspection of your vehicle's tyres can be conducted. This is done by raising your car up on a hydraulic platform that allows the inside and outside of each tyre to be looked at closely without any danger of the vehicle falling onto the inspector. Although it is sometimes tempting to raise your car up on a jack so that you can get a better view of the underside of your tyres, you should never do this.
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  • The Brake Failure Signs That You May Not Know About

    Whilst everyone knows that their brakes require attention when the brake warning light appears, that's far from being the only indicator that you're dealing with brake trouble. Below, you'll learn about some of the most serious -- and yet sometimes least known -- signs of impending brake failure.  Metallic Noises Whilst Applying the Brakes If your brake pads are starting to wear down, the brake pad wear indicators will screech, groan, squeal, or make other unpleasant metallic noises whilst you're applying the brakes.
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  • Getting Hitched: Should You Choose A Manual Or Electric Winch For Your Boat Trailer?

    Using a trailer to transport your boat over dry land can be considerably cheaper and more convenient than sailing from port to port or paying boat transportation companies to move your boat. However, without a winch that can safely pull a floating vessel onto your trailer, your trailer won't be much use. As such, you should put as much time and effort into choosing your boat winch as you do your trailer and even the boat itself, and this means deciding whether to opt for a manual or electric winch.
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  • 3 Types of Tyre and Wheel Services Every Car Requires

    Your car tyres are the only part of the vehicle that remain in contact with the road surface all the time. In other words, the tyres are the main source of connection between your vehicle and the ground you are travelling on. Well-cared for tyres ensure better handling of the vehicle on the road, which translates into increased driving safety and comfort, but also prolonged tyre life. Therefore, taking your car to the auto service shop for tyre and wheels servicing as part of routine maintenance is critical to ensuring optimal car performance.
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  • Five Tyre Safety Checks You Can Do Yourself

    If you have doubts about the safety of your car's tyres, then have them inspected either at your next car service or when you are passing by a tyre fitters. Running around on poorly maintained tyres is not just dangerous for the driver, but also their passengers and other motorists who might be on the road close by when a problem occurs. Take a few minutes every few times you fill up with fuel to conduct the following safety checks to ensure you are driving without a potential problem looming.
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