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Welcome to my blog! My name is Adrian and I would like to write a series of articles offering you my latest advice about how to get the best deal on your next auto purchase. I am not a professional auto dealer but I have many years experience of negotiating with used car dealers, auto accessories suppliers and auto parts salesmen. I learnt all these skills from my older brother who works in the auto trade. I want you to get the best deal that you can, so I decided to start this blog. I hope you enjoy it and find it useful.

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Hit the Brakes: Understanding Car-Brake Failure

6 December 2016
 Categories: Automotive, Blog

The idea of the brakes on your car failing to work when you press the pedal is a terrifying one. Keeping your brakes well maintained is vital if you wish to avoid putting your life in danger. If you have any concerns about the brakes on your car, you should contact an auto mechanic. Below is a guide to three common problems that can affect brakes. The Three Components of a Car Brake Read More …

4 Major Issues That Can Result from Leaving Mud Caked Along Your Car’s Undercarriage

16 November 2016
 Categories: Automotive, Blog

If you've taken your car off-road or simply driven through some deep and muddy puddles, you may find that quite a lot of mud has become stuck to the bottom of the vehicle. If you think that this isn't something to worry about, think again. Here are just four major issues that can be caused by caked-on mud across the undercarriage. 1. Overheating One of the biggest problems that comes with covering the undercarriage of your car in any way is a reduction in the vehicle's ability to dissipate heat. Read More …

How to Avoid Unnecessary Hire Car Repair and Damage Bills

27 October 2016
 Categories: Automotive, Blog

It has come to light that the car hire company Hertz has been charging their customers for repair work which were not their fault. If you are planning to hire a car, there are some steps you can take in order to ensure you do not receive a bill for existing damage or problems which occur during your car hire. Check the car for damage Before you sign the paperwork and accept the car for rent, you should carefully inspect it for damage. Read More …

How to Keep Your Truck Tyres Running Reliably

26 September 2016
 Categories: Automotive, Blog

Unlike small cars, which are primarily designed to transport people and lightweight luggage, trucks are designed to carry a sizeable amount of loads. That's why many people in the transport business generally rely on these vehicles to move the extra-heavy loads to different locations. Although they are specifically built to perform jobs involving the transportation of heavy loads, trucks also do breakdown, just like any other vehicle. Experiencing truck-related issues may make you incur extra costs for towing and repairing the broken down vehicle. Read More …

Diagnosing Some Problems With a Car’s Automatic Transmission

14 September 2016
 Categories: Automotive, Blog

When your vehicle's automatic transmission begins to act up, you want to get this checked out right away. Ignoring problems with the transmission can mean allowing it to burn up due to heat and friction, and it may simply lock up and fail. It might also not be able to change gears so you're stuck in neutral, and this can happen even when you're driving. Diagnosing some common problems with an automatic transmission can help, as you can then know what to expect by way of repair bills. Read More …