Is Your Windscreen Suffering From the Effects of Pitting?

12 December 2018
Categories: Automotive, Blog

You may think that your car's windscreen is simply a piece of glass, shaped and measured so that it fits perfectly into the space allocated. Actually, this is a fine piece of engineering in its own right and experts spend a lot of time both in its design and construction. Yet your windscreen will wear out as time goes by and you may not notice that this is happening, but you should definitely take action before you experience a failure. Read More

Does Your Fuel Pump Have a Split Personality?

26 September 2018
Categories: Automotive, Blog

If the word of the day when it comes to your diesel-engined vehicle is inconsistency, you will be keen to get to the bottom of your problem. You may find that everything works perfectly fine at one moment, but when you come to overtake a slower vehicle it's a completely different story. It could be that you are having problems with your fuel pump and you need to take some action before it cuts out completely and leaves you stranded. Read More

How to Scramble if Your Car Won’t Start in the Morning

24 September 2018
Categories: Automotive, Blog

If your vehicle won't start, and you don't have time to address the issue, how can you cut through the nonsense to affect a repair? You know that this is likely to be something electrical, but is it the starter motor, the battery or the alternator? All three of these items work closely together to coax your car into action each morning and as they are so interrelated, it can be difficult to determine where to start. Read More

What’s the Best Type of Crane for a Very Restrictive Work Site?

21 September 2018
Categories: Automotive, Blog

If you are an engineer or a contractor, you are probably used to solving problems. After all, you have to be very flexible to perform your duties in the first place and need to find solutions where others may simply give up. However, this time you're really scratching your head as you need to access a work site that is remote and situated on a high floor. You've got to lift a sizeable weight and manoeuvre it carefully within this restriction and have some floor weight issues to take into account as well. Read More

Things to Consider When Purchasing a Roof Basket

18 September 2018
Categories: Automotive, Blog

Roof baskets offer extra storage for your vehicle. There are some designs available, which each offer different features. The type of roof basket that you purchase will depend on factors such as size, environment and the roof rack that your vehicle has. Size Roof baskets vary in size. If you are going to be transporting large items, make sure that the roof basket is longer than the items that will be placed inside it. Read More

Live Action - Latest Auto Gossip For Enthusiasts

Live Action - Latest Auto Gossip for Enthusiasts

About Me

Hi there. This is Ken and I love the smell of engine oil in the morning! I live in a country town and I've been fortunate enough to rent a cheap flat opposite a mechanical repair shop. I like to sit on my balcony and watch the action as cars arrive for maintenance. Only last week, I saw a refurbished kombi van. What a treat. As you may have gathered, I have become quite the auto enthusiast. I often go over to chat to the mechanics when they stop for smoko and get some insider gossip about the industry. I'm really fascinated by the new technological advances that are expected to roll out in the next few years. I've decided to record the journey on this blog for like-minded auto groupies. Just move a few spanners out of the way and pull up a seat. Enjoy the read!