Tag Archives: Car Maintenance

Car maintenance is a detailed and ongoing process. These posts offer advice on common aspects of car maintenance, as well as car maintenance areas that are often overlooked.

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    How To Use Jumper Cables

    Owning a working set of jumper cables — and knowing how to use them — is a must for drivers. Since using jumper cables incorrectly can be dangerous, follow every step precisely. Most jumper cables have an instruction card or label so you can make sure you’re connecting them the right way. Find a car […]

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    3 Key Car Safety Considerations

    Many drivers pay attention to performance aspects of car maintenance by regularly checking the oil and adjusting their tyre pressure. However, something that is often overlooked is the upkeep of your car safety features. This blog breaks down the safety elements of seat belts, airbags and wiper blades. Because there’s a lot to know about preserving […]

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    Car Servicing and Maintenance Tips

    At Express Auto Inspections, we are all about providing our customers with the best value for money safety certificates, pre purchase inspections, servicing and repairs. But we also want car owners to have access to the right information about everything automotive. That’s where this blog comes in. Every week, we will post about anything car related that we […]

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    Why Do My Brakes Squeal?

    We’re going to come right out and state the obvious: Your brakes are without a doubt the most important safety feature of your car.  Given their importance, it makes sense that a lot of drivers get nervous when their brakes start to squeal. Rest assured – some brake noise is normal.  But brake noise can […]

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    What Causes a Rough Idle?

    A rough idle is easy to shrug off as a little “quirk” of your vehicle. Although a rough idle can seem harmless, it is often the first sign of a bigger issue beneath the surface. How do you recognise a rough idle? What are the causes and solutions?  Find all of your answers below.  What is […]

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    Which Type of Fuel Should I Use?

    Petrol prices are constantly on the rise, and your choices at the pump are always increasing. When it comes to your car, does it really matter which type of fuel you use? Types of Fuel You have seen the different names and numbers at the petrol pump. But what do they all mean? The first thing you need […]

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    Understanding Car Suspension

    Most of us know that vehicle suspension allows a car to run smoothly – and probably saves a few broken tailbones a year! But that’s where many drivers’ suspension knowledge ends. This article breaks down the three main purposes of suspension and investigates the smallest part of your suspension system… The suspense is killing us! What does suspension […]

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    Do I Have To Get My Car Serviced At The Dealership?

    Conflicting information exists regarding new car warranties and servicing. At Express Auto Inspections, we encounter many customers who are unclear on whether or not independent mechanics can do the same job as dealership servicing. Can you take your car to an independent mechanic without voiding your new car warranty? What are the conditions around this? […]

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    Your Fuel Filter, Air Filter and Cabin Filter

    By comparison to your brakes or suspension, the humble filters in your car don’t seem to carry too much importance. But the condition of your fuel filter, air filter and cabin filter can have a surprising impact on vehicle performance. This article describes the function of your fuel filter, cabin filter and air filter, and answers […]

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    How To Prepare Your Car for a Long Drive

    Clean underwear? Check. Stocked esky? Check. 90’s playlist? Check. Sounds like you’re almost ready for your road trip. But before you hit the bitumen, make sure that you have taken care of the most important factor of all – your vehicle condition. Here’s how to prepare your car for a long drive.  Battery Being stranded […]

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    Five Signs of a Failing Alternator

    Alternators perform an important function by charging your battery and powering car electronics. A failing alternator means that you are getting nowhere fast. No one like to be stranded, so remember to stay aware. Here are five signs that you have a failing alternator. 1) Dash warning light It’s so simple that it seems not worth saying. […]