Getting to Know Your Vehicle

• 4 Reasons Heavy Loads Make Truck Wheel Alignments More Important

  10 March 2023

  You should already know that regular wheel alignments are important for any vehicle, but they're often particularly important for trucks that regularly carry heavy loads. During this routine maintenance job, the angles of your truck's wheels will be realigned back to manufacturer specifications in order to reduce wear and keep it moving forwards properly.  Of course, trucks differ from most other vehicles in that they can carry relatively heavy loads. If your truck is regularly loaded with heavy cargo, here are just four reasons why regular wheel alignments are vital.

• Critical Facts About REGO Inspections

  26 April 2022

  If your vehicle is older than five years, you must renew its registration annually. However, you can only guarantee REGO renewal if your car is in good condition. Notably, REGO inspections are critical because they assess a vehicle's roadworthiness to protect motorists, passengers and pedestrians. However, there is a lot that most people do not understand about REGO inspections. This article highlights exciting facts about the assessment. Assesses Roadworthiness At A Particular Time

• Instances When Regular Truck Wheel Alignment Is Recommended

  9 August 2021

  Skipping truck wheel inspection and alignment is something no motorist should do. The reason is that road safety hinges on your ability to handle a truck while on the road effectively. Therefore, ignoring truck wheel alignment increases the chances of fatal accidents and affects driving comfort. It is the reason manufacturers and experienced mechanics advise truck owners to go for a wheel alignment every three years. However, there are situations where waiting three years might not be ideal, and only regular wheel alignment can keep your car safe.

• 3 Engine Parts that Require Repairs During a Car's Lifetime

  23 December 2020

  The condition of a car's engine determines how well it runs. It makes preventative engine maintenance crucial to a car's overall health. However, engines undergo wear and tear over time and require repairs. Most importantly, regular servicing is essential for preventing costly engine repairs and rebuilds. That said, a car engine relies on the optimal and synchronised of different components. This article highlights critical engine parts, which need special attention during maintenance and repairs.

• Heading off on a Camping Trip? Why You Should Never Pack Your Car This Way

  1 September 2020

  With people finally on the move again, you may be thinking about gathering the family together and heading for a long-awaited holiday. If you'd like to avoid any crowded places at the moment and have decided to opt for a camping holiday instead, you have got to get all of your gear inside the vehicle as well as your eager family members, but how can you make the task of preparation and the journey itself a lot easier?