Recently in Australia, there have been reports of consumers buying used cars with odometers that have been tampered with. If you are in the market for a used vehicle, there are several things you can do to help ensure your odometer has the right reading. These ideas range from inspections to asking the right questions.
1. Consider buying locally.
According to some reports, the incidences of odometer fraud are more prevalent among used cars bought from foreign countries than cars purchased domestically. Read More»
Some inexperienced owners of refrigerated trailers may keep putting off conducting repairs to their trailers because they want to keep those trailers moving as they deliver refrigerated cargo to clients. Such trailer owners may not know the hidden costs that they may be incurring by delaying to perform those needed repairs. This article discusses some of those risks or costs that you are likely to face in case you keep postponing doing repairs on your refrigerated trailer. Read More»
Modern cars have a few ways of letting you know what’s wrong with them. If you notice a flashing brake light on your dashboard, you’ll know right away something’s up–and you’ll know how important it is to get your car to a mechanic right away. You’re probably also used to ‘feeling’ what’s wrong with your car; if the brake pedal starts to feel off somehow or you noticed that when you hit the brakes your car is taking longer to grind to a halt than it used to, you’ll be on the ball with getting it into the shop. Read More»
There is nothing more worrying than starting to drive your car and hearing a whining noise coming out of your transmission area. As a busy mum who drives an automatic, you know it is not supposed to whine, but you are not too sure whether you need to take the car down to the mechanic now, or if it is something which can wait until next payday. These are the two things you need to know when your automatic transmission starts to whine louder than your kids when they are hungry. Read More»
Buying a refrigerated van for your business is obviously not like buying a van for the family. There are actually many different types of refrigerated vans and different features they may offer, which can make the process more complicated. Becoming familiar with some terminology you’ll come across when you’re in the market for a refrigerated van can help with your decision; note a few of those terms here so you can ensure you get the right van for your business needs. Read More»
