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Servicing for farm vehicles

When you work on a farm you are not that gentle with the cars. You use them to get the farm work done as well as getting into town. Our cars are not that fancy, but it's important that they are functional. We have to be able to fix them ourselves in an emergency, but it's also important to get them into town for a proper service once a year as well. This blog has tips on how to maintain farm vehicles in a cost-effective and efficient way so that you can rely on your vehicles no matter where you are.

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Your Car Battery: Maintenance Tips To Prolong Its Lifespan

Posted on October 27, 2016

Although your car battery is designed to serve you for an extended period of time, this does not mean that it does not have an expiry date. This limit to the lifespan of your battery is referred to as its calendar life and will vary from one type of battery to another. In addition to this, the calendar life of your battery will also depend on the number of times that it is charged and discharged when in use. [Read More]

Noises Coming From Your Rear Differential You Should Be Wary Of

Posted on October 26, 2016

Your vehicle's rear differential comprises numerous gears that have entwining teeth. Therefore, the effectiveness of this system ultimately depends on the precision of the different gears. This will be determined by how the individual gears are oriented in relation to each other as well as the amount of lubrication they are receiving when in use. When your rear differential begins to succumb to damage, one of the more common symptoms would be noises emanating from the system. [Read More]

Do You Need to Replace Your Transmission Bearings?

Posted on October 14, 2016

Bearings can be some of the most hard-working components in any vehicle. You may have noticed some issues and symptoms with your four-wheel-drive car or truck and are wondering whether you need to replace the bearings. What are some of the symptoms that might signify that this is needed? Noisy Drivetrain One of the earliest symptoms associated with bearing failure (and specifically in the front of the vehicle) is a noisy drivetrain. [Read More]

How to Check Your Car's Electrical Systems Before a Long Journey

Posted on October 13, 2016

If you are planning on heading out on a long road trip, you will want to ensure that your car is in top condition. Long road trips can place your car under extreme stress, causing small problems to become major issues. For this reason, you should carry out routine maintenance on your vehicle before setting off on your journey. Below is a guide to 2 things you should check to ensure your car's electrical systems are in good working order. [Read More]