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Should you get a cover for your car or motorbike?

A car cover is a plastic cover which helps protect your vehicle from the weather, sun, dust and whatever birds and bats care to leave behind. A garage is the best solution, a car port is an alternative, but a

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Steps to take before importing a road vehicle into Australia

Importing a vehicle when you move to Australia, or to bring in a classic vehicle or a specific work vehicle is often possible, but there are some limitations and the process is convoluted. Some vehicles can be imported as left-hand

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What is a semitrailer?

Semitrailers are the most common way to move freight around. Semitrailer is both the name of the trailer itself and the combination of prime mover plus semitrailer. It’s also called an artic or articulated lorry in some countries, and also

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What is a B-train or B-double?

Truck combinations range in size and are defined by the number of trailers they pull and the coupling they use to connect them. Trailers are coupled either using a fifth wheel (a B coupling) or a bolt and pin coupling

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Simple ways to protect the interior of your car when travelling with pets

Travelling with your pets can be very satisfying, especially if you are going on a road trip. For many pet owners, leaving their pets at home can be upsetting. Bringing one’s pets along allows one to watch them, take care

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Do motorbike tyres wear more on the left or the right?

It depends on which side of the road you drive on. In countries that drive on the left, there’s slightly more wear on the right-hand side of the tyre, and vice versa for countries that drive on the right. It’s

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New drivers: 5 reasons you may need an extended warranty

Some life events are impossible to forget. One of the most unforgettable is passing your driver’s license test and getting your first car. The thrill and excitement you feel as you prepare to take the open road in a vehicle

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