Your car's transmission is probably the most complex system in the whole vehicle and comes under the most pressure. Not surprisingly, therefore, it can cause issues over time, especially if you haven't kept up with the overall maintenance schedule. Because the transmission system is made up of so many different components it can be challenging to determine where that strange sound is coming from and what part actually needs attention. How can you start to figure out what's going wrong?

Heavy-duty machinery transport, including the moving of cranes, tow trucks, forklifts, and the like, is not the same as transporting a family vehicle or any other type of standard transport. If you've never arranged this type of transport for heavy-duty equipment before, you need to understand what's involved so you know to ask the right questions of the transport company and know what to expect. Consider a few factors to remember here.

If you're in the market for a new caravan battery to run your on-board appliances and systems, you'll need to look at a leisure battery rather than the conventional car starter batteries. Even within the leisure battery line-up there are variations. Here are some battery basics to help you make the right choice. Difference Between Car Batteries And Leisure Batteries Car batteries are designed to deliver a high-current charge to start your engine.

As the owner of a smash repair business that has tow trucks, you will be interested to know that changes have been made to New South Wales traffic accident reporting rules. These changes mean that you can move a damaged car away from an accident scene much quicker than before. Here are the main points that you need to know. What Has Changed? Starting from 15 October, 2014, the reasons to contact the police when an accident occurs have reduced.

Unless you read auto magazines regularly or are an amateur car enthusiast, your knowledge about the ins and outs of your vehicle may be limited to knowing when to buy petrol and knowing when you need new tyres because you can see the wear on the treads. But there are some important things that auto mechanics wish you knew that can save you money and also provide you with the knowledge to understand some of the more common repairs that these professionals perform.

When you are in the market for a used car, it is often best to buy from a dealership rather than through a private sale. With private sales, there is too much of a risk that you are going to get a lemon, and you would not be able to do anything about it. When you buy from a dealership, you know you are going to get a quality vehicle that is in excellent condition, and at a reasonable price.