The head gasket is one of the most vital components in your car. You'll find it between the engine block and cylinder head - it essentially creates a seal between them. Its main job is to keep compressed air and fuel within the cylinder, but it is also responsible for keeping coolant and oil out of the combustion chamber.
Unfortunately, gasket heads can start to leak, eventually resulting a blown gasket head.
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Car batteries usually work reliably for their entire expected service life. However, some batteries may develop defects that may compel you to replace that battery long before the end of its expected life. This article discusses some of those irreparable battery defects.
High Self-Discharge
Nearly all batteries lose some of their charge even if no load is attached to them. For example, the charge level on your car battery may decrease even if that car doesn't have any accessories turned on.
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Overall, franchise dealerships offer better car service than most independent service centres, but car service quotes provided at these dealerships are generally higher than those provided by independent service centres. For this reason, a large number of price-savvy Aussie motorists prefer to have their vehicles serviced by a non-dealer. However, poor customer service at the car service centre is one of the biggest pet peeves for many car owners who opt to go the non-dealer way.
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Trucks are one of the sturdiest vehicles that you could invest in. Nonetheless, this does not mean that they require less frequent servicing and maintenance than regular vehicles. With the range of hazards that your truck is exposed to on a daily basis such as potholes, rough terrain and speed bumps, its wheel alignment is bound to become off after some time. It is pertinent to seek truck wheel alignment services on a scheduled basis so that the mechanic can adjust the angles of the truck's wheels to manufacturer's original specifications.
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Owning a car comes with the responsibility of having to maintain and repair it. If your car is quite new, you should consider getting it serviced and repaired at a franchise dealership. Here's why.
Specialised service
The auto service technicians working at franchise dealerships are specially trained to work on vehicles of the same brand. These auto technicians are also supported by the know-how of experienced factory-trained mechanics who are well-acquainted with the vehicle manufacturing process.
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