SERVICE MATTERS

As a cane farmer, I have always had a basic understanding of mechanics as a matter of necessity. Now that my five sons have grown up, but still live on the property, there are actually have nine vehicles to maintain - their cars, my car, my wife's car and a couple of trucks! As such, I am a stickler for ensuring that vehicles are correctly serviced for safety and financial reasons. Failure to service a vehicle correctly is a false economy, I have discovered. Since I have become quite the font of knowledge about car servicing, I am constantly bombarded by queries from friends about mechanical problems and the best options for repairs. These blog entries will hopefully broaden people's understanding of the parts of a vehicle that need to be serviced and ways in which the life of a vehicle can be extended... Your car is one of your most valuable assets, and you rely on it every day. To keep it running smoothly and safely, it needs to be serviced regularly. But how do you know when it's..