Is That Second-Hand Car Reliable?
So you’re in the market for a new vehicle, but don’t want to dish out top dollar. You turn to the second-hand market, wondering if you can score yourself a bargain. What should you be on the lookout for? Is there any way to determine how reliable a used car is?
Get More Life Out Of Your Tyres
We’re all facing rising costs for this, that and the other thing, and tyres aren’t cheap. I think that the car wears more expensive “shoes” than I do. You should never, ever skimp on tyres and get about on rubber with a barely legal tread depth. However, nobody wants to spend more than they have to, so how can you extend the life of your tyres so you get the most out of them and they last as long as possible?
Rotate your tyres regularly. This means every 10,000–13,000 or thereabouts. How do you rotate your tyres? This depends on your drivetrain, and whether or not you use directional tyres (i.e., left-hand and right-hand tyres). The instructions sound like dance steps but they’re a lot easier. If you get easily muddled, then mark your tyres with chalk before you start (e.g., FL for front left, etc.).
Introducing The Jetour
I’ve always loved the exterior of the Land Rover Defender, whether old or new. Its boxy shape and rugged appearance are perfectly crafted for off-roading. The short front and rear overhangs are just perfect for clearing steep entry and exit points on a slope. Of course, there is also the legendary Defender’s 4WD powertrain that is the rock of what makes this an immensely capable 4×4 off-road machine. However, there is another vehicle coming to Australia with that same chunky, boxy shape and talented off-road skills. This new machine comes to us from China and will be available to buy down under in 2025. Let’s take a closer look, and by this, I mean you’ll need to look really closely to make sure it is a Jetour and not a Defender. A big hint is to read the brand name that runs across the front of the bonnet!
It is said that we all have a double of ourselves somewhere in the world (I know I do). This double basically looks like us. Land Rover Defender’s double or doppelganger (German for “double walker”) would surely have to be the new Jetour. The Jetour is a vehicle that was designed to be a luxury crossover brand in 2018 and is the creation born from the Chery Holding Group, often known simply as Chery. Chery is an automotive group currently based in the eastern Chinese city of Wuhu. Born in 1997, Chery has grown and developed in a diversified manner with automobiles as its primary business. Over time, Chery have created automobiles, gotten involved in automotive parts, finance, property and modern services. Chery now has over 300 member-enterprises; these include Chery Automobile, Chery Commercial Vehicle, Chery Jaguar Land Rover, Chery Finance and Chery Technology.
The Ins and Outs of Motor Oil
Among the most bang for your buck you’ll get when making any sort of repairs or maintenance to your car is when you add a quart or a litre of motor oil to the engine.
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