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Cars, Caravans and Other Vehicles

Howdy! My name is Woody and if something has more than one wheel and an engine, I want to ride it. I live with my partner in Perth, Australia. We are both car nuts, which means we need a pretty big garage. It all started when my uncle gave me a ride one day in his classic Triumph Spitfire. I was only 6 years old, but I can still remember the wind in my hair as we sped down the highway. Once I had grown up and got a proper job, I started to invest in my own set of cars. I collect classic cars, caravans and motorbikes. My friend suggested I start a blog to share my passion of cars, so here it is.

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2017

Two Tips For Keeping Your Personal Data Secure During A Car Rental
Renting a car while you are away on vacation is a very convenient way to get around town. When finished with a rental car, many adults go through it with a fine-tooth comb to make sure no personal belongings are left behind. However, did you know you could be leaving personal data behind inadvertently? As someone who is a new smartphone owner, there are two major ways to make sure your phone doesn't leave information about you in the rental car.

3 Things That Lead to Leakages in Your Shock Absorber
There is nothing as irritating as taking a ride in a vehicle with bad shock absorbers. It ruins the ride comfort, and you will be bouncing off the seats each time the car hits a bump or pothole. With good shocks absorbers, however, you might not even notice some of the bumpy areas on the road. They absorb energy rather than shock. Bad shocks mean that your vehicle will keep bouncing up and down long after you have passed the bump.

DIY Tips That Will Reduce Your Long-term Car Maintenance Costs
Car maintenance costs are a constant budget item in most homes. Each year, most of us will take our cars to a mechanic shop at least once. Therefore, it is only natural for car owners to look for avenues of reducing or managing overall car maintenance costs. It is even better if car owners can learn about cost reduction techniques that they can practice on their own at home. This article addresses the particular gap.

Three Things You Should Know About Your Car Before You Take It To A Mechanic
For many, the car is the crux around which they build much of their life. Sure, the family home is the heart of lifestyle, but a car provides the freedom and independence to go anywhere you want or need to go. It's important, then, as it is with our home and other major assets in our lives, that we get to know our car as best we can to understand how to keep it happy and what to do when it needs help.

How to Personalise Your Caravan
If you're getting ready to buy a caravan, you are probably excited about the prospect of a couple of weeks away with family and friends, cooking out under the stars and all manner of adventure. Yet before you get too far ahead of yourself, you need to consider decking out your new purchase with some essential caravanning items. What should you add to your shopping list? Kitting It out Remember, that when you buy a caravan it may come "

Used Car Restoration: Three Important Factors that You Should Understand
If you are looking for a vehicle for personal use, you should consider purchasing a used car. In general, there are numerous automobiles produced every year by manufacturers around the world. However, these new products are expensive and consequently, not ideal for the ordinary consumer. Used cars are low cost and can perform well for prolonged periods, so they will give you a cheap alternative. On the other hand, you will most likely need to perform some restoration work for the best results.

What Should You Do If You Are Constantly Getting a Flat Tyre?
Nobody actually likes to change a flat tyre, and sometimes it can be very difficult to do this by yourself. The task is especially difficult if you are a little frail or if somebody has previously overtightened the nuts on the wheel. Imagine how frustrating it could be to you, therefore, if you are constantly getting a flat tyre on the same wheel. How can this be possible, and what should you do to rectify the issue?