In Australia, car importers are required to adhere to the government's strict stance on the ban of asbestos-containing products. More specifically, on 20 July 2017, the Department of Immigration and Border Protection issued Notice No. 2017/21 that called for importers to ensure that imported goods have no traces of asbestos. In some vintage cars, you can find asbestos in parts such as brake pads and windscreen sealants. When such cars are shipped to Australia through the ports, they will be subjected to a thorough inspection; where asbestos is found, the importer might incur huge fines.
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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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