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Dealership or Corner Garage for Auto Repairs

28 July 2016
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Owning a car comes with the extra burden of maintenance and repair costs. You will need automotive repairs quite a number of times throughout your car's lifetime. For many people, the question of whether to use a dealership or "Joe's garage" at the corner of the block comes every time a repair is needed. Dealerships have technicians who are manufacturer trained to work on specific car makes and models. Ordinary garages, on the other hand, are not tied down to specific car manufacturers.
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How To Tell That Your Car Battery Is About To Die

6 July 2016
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If you have dealt with a flat car battery before, then you how unpleasant the experience can be. The sad story about a dying car battery is that it can go flat anytime at anyplace. That is when you start to look for dubious methods of restarting your car or recharging the battery. However, there are signs that can tell you about a flat battery or one that is almost flat.
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How to become a mechanic

31 May 2016
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A lot of jobs lately are at risk of getting outsourced to computerized replacements, so deciding on a career path that can keep you financially secured for the rest of your life can be difficult. But one profession that will most likely stay relevant is the mechanic, or automotive service technician. While getting into the mechanic industry doesn't particularly require acquiring a university diploma, there are a few steps to the process before you can call yourself a mechanic.
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Considering Solar For Your Caravan? 3 Common Questions Answered

15 March 2016
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If you're a caravan owner, then you may be considering having solar panels installed to provide electricity inside your van. Solar power for caravans is becoming increasingly popular, and also increasingly more affordable as the market continues to grow and innovate. For people who want to use their caravan in remote or bush locations without access to regular power, solar is the perfect solution. Even if you generally stay in caravan parks with powered sites, with solar you can opt for un-powered sites which are generally cheaper to hire.
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Clutch Repairs | 4 Probable Problems That May Arise With Your Clutch

11 February 2016
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If you drive a manual car, then you know how important the clutch is to your transmission. But like any other mechanical part of your car, the clutch can start to give trouble every once in a while. This guide is designed to help you identify different problems that will need clutch repairs. Leaking Master Cylinder Clutches are either cable-operated or hydraulic. Most modern cars usually come with hydraulic clutches, so they depend on cylinder fluid to activate the clutch.
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