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8 things you can add to your vehicle to make it more enjoyable

Are you looking to make your vehicle more enjoyable? When it comes to vehicles, there are a lot of things that you can do to make them more enjoyable. From entertainment systems to cargo carriers, we have you covered. Cargo

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Should you buy a new car or a used car?

When it’s time to get a car or replace your old car, there are numerous considerations. Assuming you’ve decided on a budget, worked out whether you can afford the running costs, and that you have somewhere to park it (and

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Overdimension truck penalties

The maximum truck height is 4.3m without a permit being required. Trucks can drive on all roads, unless there’s a specific low bridge. Some trucks are able to operate at 4.6m if they operate subject to the 4.6-metre High Vehicle

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How to purchase a refrigerated van

It’s unbearably hot at certain times of the year, so if you’re planning on purchasing a refrigerated van or light truck, you need to get it right. Read on for tips on how to plan the ideal purchase. Price This

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What is engine idle time?

Idling is when an engine is running but the vehicle is not moving. It’s common for a truck to idle: After starting up, the driver is doing a pre-trip inspection and wants to check for rattles The driver is filling

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What are engine brakes on a truck?

Engine brakes are fitted to trucks to reduce reliance on the service brakes which can overheat due to brake fade on long downhill stretches. They are frequently called jake brakes (after the Jacobs brand of engine brakes). Engine brakes are

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What are exhaust brakes on a truck?

Diesel engines have no throttle butterfly in the intake, so a full charge of air is always drawn into the cylinder, regardless of the throttle setting. Each time the air is compressed in a cylinder virtually 100% of that energy

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