31st July 2009
It seems to be one of life’s mysteries that happen at some point to every car owner: an intermittent problem develops that can’t be recreated at the mechanic’s shop. It can be as simple as a dash light that flashes on and off every now and then or a...
26th June 2009
Per the Australian government’s Motor Vehicle Census, as of March 2008 there were 15.3 million motor vehicles registered in the country. In just 5 years, between 2003 and 2008, the number increased by 13.9%. Everyone loves their auto, both men and women...
12th June 2009
It is amazing that many auto breakdowns that occur while on the road could have been avoided with some simple and regular car maintenance. That seems obvious, but yet it is common to see a car stranded on the side of the road with the owner impatiently wa...
06th June 2009
The days of the garage mechanic are numbered except when working on older cars designed before engine diagnostic computerisation was available. All you have to do is look under the hood and realise many things have changed over the years. You can’t even...
04th June 2009
The advertisements on television talk about fuel injection as if everyone knows exactly what the term means. But not everyone is a car mechanic even if they do recognize the term. So the first question is: What is fuel injection? The second question is: W...
20th May 2009
When you turn the key in the ignition and the car won’t start, it can often be difficult to determine the problem the exact problem because of the complexity of engines. But when the car starts and the transmission slips, it can only mean one thing – ...
15th May 2009
So many people today appreciate the convenience that technology brings to their lives, but persist in seeing auto repair methods as a never changing routine. They know engines have been computerised, but still envision the greasy auto mechanic, elbow deep...
12th May 2009
You had a warranty on your car and it has expired. Chances are you got numerous warnings in the mail from the company supplying the coverage. You probably got lots of notices from the dealer where you bought the car also. But a lot of people choose to let...
06th May 2009
It would be great if you could just eliminate all the “jerks” in your life. You wouldn’t have to put up with annoying people who are rude to you. You wouldn’t have to start and stop your car in heavy traffic. You wouldn’t have to wonder about th...
01st May 2009
When you pop the hood and look at the complicated mechanical devices called engines, you notice right away there’s plenty of wiring. In fact, the wires seem to snake around the engine in a complex configuration that makes little sense to anyone who is n...
17th April 2009
If you have ever wondered about what kinds of mechanical repairs can be done by a mobile auto mechanic, it’s safe to say you’re in for a nice surprise. The mobile car service business which belongs to VACC employs certified auto mechanics that are abl...
10th April 2009
Here’s a common question you hear when mentioning roadside assistance: Does a mobile car mechanic do “real” repairs? Or does the technician merely complete the simplest repair possible in the hopes the car can be driven to a local car service shop f...
04th April 2009
If you have a best friend then you know a good friend is someone you can count on in a number of ways. When times are tough or you need help with a problem, it’s your friends you call upon for assistance. You also know that different people are differen...
27th March 2009
We should all admit we have a dependence on our air conditioning when the hot weather arrives. In Melbourne, the high summer months can see temperatures nearing highs of 40oC and lows of 24oC which puts a strain on both bodies and the vehicle air conditio...
20th March 2009
When you are travelling to and from work, and the car breaks down, it may be necessary to tow the vehicle home. But towing is something you only want to do if absolutely necessary, because towing can be fraught with problems depending on the situation. Bu...
