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Two things that can increase the speed with which your truck tyres deteriorate

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If you drive a truck, it’s important to be aware of the things that could potentially increase the speed with which your truck’s tyres deteriorate. Here are two such things. Overloading your truck’s storage container Your vehicle’s manual should specify the maximum load limit for the truck’s storage container. It is extremely important not to exceed this limit, as to do could result in the rapid deterioration of your truck tyres. Read More»

Shake, Rattle And Roll: Why Is My Steering Wheel Vibrating, And How Can It Be Fixed?

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Experiencing any kind of unusual, unexpected vibration while driving can be distinctly unnerving, and it can be especially spooky when the inexplicable shaking is happening right under your own fingertips. Excessive vibration from your steering wheel might not be a catastrophic mechanical failure, but it can be a symptom of more serious faults with your car, and anyone who notices an increase in steering wheel vibration while driving should take their car in for professional mechanics to inspect. Read More»

Does Your Car Need Wheel Alignment? 3 Ways to Find Out

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Proper wheel alignment is the key to your car’s optimal drivability and performance. In case of emergencies where you must dodge something quickly or make a sharp turn at high speed, your car’s wheel alignment could also be the thing that saves your life. If you regularly drive through potholes or down bad roads, you are more likely to experience wheel alignment problems especially if you drive poorly. Wheel alignment problems can also emerge when you hit a kerb on the road. Read More»

Car Service

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Car service is a necessary investment for your car to ensure that it operates efficiently and effectively even after prolonged use. There is a set time period that should elapse before you service your car. This time period depends on the ways in which you use your car such as on rough roads or on tarmac roads. If you use your car on tarmac roads the usual time limit that needs to elapse before you send your vehicle in for car service is between 4 - 6 months. Read More»

Understanding and Preventing Flat Spots on Your Tyres

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Flat spots are something which can affect any car tyre. If you would like to find out more about what a flat spot, how it is caused and the steps you can take to avoid this problem, read on to learn more. The definition of a flat spot When your chemical is in motion, the tyre spin at speed and generate friction. This friction generates heat which warms the rubber and keeps it flexible. Read More»