About Automotive

Auto News

Why Design With Aluminium Extrusions

- by Peggy Bell

In recent years the use of aluminium extrusions has increased significantly due to its versatility in design and its cost effectiveness. Although mill finish aluminium is not as strong as steel, when it is combined with another metal such as zinc, copper or magnesium, it becomes considerably stronger. It also increases in strength when it is heated which makes it particularly suitable for the extrusion process. This involves heating the aluminium until it softens and then forcing it through a pre-formed die.

Ideal Designing Qualities

Extruded aluminium is the first choice across a wide range of industries. It weighs far less per volume when compared to other metals, making it an essential element in aviation where it is used mainly for the fuselage and wings of aeroplanes. Extruded aluminium is guaranteed to be rust proof, a property which allows it to be used in the design of contemporary architectural structures …

Why Design With Aluminium Extrusions Read More
Automobile

How To Choose The Right Tow Truck Service

- by Johnny Lewis

The sight of a tow truck is never a good sign for a driver, it means one of two things that you have either broken down and become stranded or you have been involved in a collision. Tow truck companies have evolved with the times offering modern vehicles that make the process a much simpler and safer one than before, allowing for just about any type of vehicle to be towed easily and effectively. Choosing a tow truck company is far more than just dialing a number anymore, as various attributes make a tow company the right choice for your vehicle.

How To Choose The Right Tow Truck Service

When you begin your search for a tow truck company inspect the services that the company offers because every company is going to be different in what they offer. Do you need a flatbed tow truck, and does the company charge more to do an out of town tow? …

How To Choose The Right Tow Truck Service Read More
Automobile

Getting the Most out of an Electric Car

- by Johnny Lewis

Electricians tend to have a slightly different way of looking at the world. One of the most important points is that they’re obviously quite interested in increasing the number of things they can directly modify. This is one of the less commonly discussed aspects of the gradual migration to electric cars.

Getting the Most out of an Electric Car

Most people tend to frame the discussion around pollution. And to be sure, that is the major draw for most people interested in electric cars. But it’s important to keep in mind that the history of the electric car stretches far beyond the point where people were concerned with the subject. Many of the people who were, and continue, to work on electric cars are insistent that it’s simply the superior technology.

And this is one of the drives which has brought many electricians to the table. They’re working hard to both uses and develop aspects of the …

Getting the Most out of an Electric Car Read More
Auto News

The Most Common Repair Needs of 5 Popular Automakers

- by Johnny Lewis

When you’re on the hunt for a new car, it’s important to know the problems you might face down the road. We asked the expert mechanics at Alexander’s Import Auto Repair to tell us the most common repair needs of five popular automakers.

Common Subaru Repair Needs

Subaru’s are prone to head gasket failure. This feature of Subarus is due to boxer-style engine that’s found in nearly every Subaru on the road. Although head gasket replacement can be an expensive repair, it’s usually needed around the same time the timing belt is due to be replaced, meaning you’ll save on labor costs and kill two birds with one stone.

Honda Repairs Often Deal with Wear and Tear

Hondas are well made and experience relatively few issues as they age. For a handful of years in the late 90’s and early 2000’s, Honda transmissions were a source of concern. The transmissions …

The Most Common Repair Needs of 5 Popular Automakers Read More
Automobile

5 Mind-Blowing Facts About Mitsubishi

- by Johnny Lewis

Mitsubishi has become one of the biggest companies on Earth, with some of the most common cars all around the world.  It is almost a century old company, and is responsible for many innovations in the automobile industry. This article will thus enlist 5 of the most surprising facts about the company that you probably don’t know about.

1) The Company Is Huge

From its foundation in 1917, the company has evolved from a small entity to a huge multi-national corporation. It has now established its presence in more than 160 countries around the world, and continually expanding. And is the 16th largest automotive manufacturer in the world.  It has certainly made its presence known in the world, and personally, I’ve never passed 1-2 streets without seeing any sort of Mitsubishi vehicle.

2) Story Behind The Logo

Most companies have logos which clearly describe the company’s message, contain its …

5 Mind-Blowing Facts About Mitsubishi Read More
Automobile

The Art of Picking your Own Wheels: Essential Tips to Remember

- by Johnny Lewis

Whether you have been a grease monkey all your life or you are still a student trying to impress cute college girls, there is no doubt that picking a new car can become so difficult. You need to consider a lot of factors before you come up with a final decision. Although, personal preferences are always the most important, car buyers need to go beyond brand names and designs.

Before we can get any further with this, let us learn right off the bat that the automobile market doesn’t experience dearth of any form. On the contrary, with the numerous car dealerships currently existing across Canada and anywhere else in the world, buyers won’t have a problem scouting for a new set of wheels.

Still, buyers will always have issues with car dealerships. And although they can always vouch for cars that fit their aesthetic tastes and mirror their lifestyle, …

The Art of Picking your Own Wheels: Essential Tips to Remember Read More