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How to keep your car or motorbike safe and well-protected

As a car or motorbike owner, you know that keeping your vehicle safe and well-protected is a priority. From regular cleaning to oil changes, these simple yet important maintenance tasks can make all the difference when it comes to caring

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Essential steps to protect your car during long-term storage

Long-term vehicle storage may be required due to various circumstances, for example, a job relocation, waiting for favourable driving conditions in winter, extended vacation, or even being deployed into the military. For whatever reasons you are storing the vehicle long

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What’s a turntable or fifth wheel?

A turntable or fifth wheel is a greased metal disk on a prime mover that supports the weight of a semitrailer and provides a pivot point around which the two vehicles are articulated. Common brands are Holland and Jost. When

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What are rear-steer axles and why are they used?

Some vehicles have one or two axles at the rear which steer passively, i.e. they are not turned by the steering wheel. For example, when a trailer is pulled to the right, the rear-steer axle pivots the wheels to the

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A guide to purchasing your first car

Purchasing your first car is a significant milestone in the life of a modern individual and a process that can be as stressful as it is exciting. Luckily, we are here to assist you.  From helping you determine your needs

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How does heavy truck antilock (EBS) braking work?

ABS (antilock braking system) has been available on heavy commercial vehicles for many years. It has been superseded by EBS (electronic braking system). ABS ABS prevents a vehicle’s wheels from locking when the brakes are applied. A wheel locks as

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Tips for buying a used prime mover

American vs European, cab-over vs conventional, 4×2 vs 8×4 – there are lots of decisions to be made when purchasing a prime mover. Use this list to help formulate your plan and the questions you’ll have for the people trying

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