Quite a number of cars have low profile tyres these days, especially in urban areas. They give cars a unique modern look that is quite different from the standard tyres. Any car can be fitted with the low profile tyres. However, it is important to first understand the impact that these tyres have so that you can evaluate if they are a good fit for your car or not. Below, learn what to consider before fitting your car with these tyres, the pros, the cons, and more.

In a large number of cases, the need for roadside assistance services is an impromptu expense that a motorist will not have anticipated. For this reason, a large number of motorists opt for the most affordable way out of a roadside-emergency situation. Roadside assistance companies that use flatbed trucks are often more expensive to hire than their counterparts who use tow dollies. This article discusses a few reasons why it may be necessary to bear the extra cost of flatbed towing.

If your heavy-duty truck has a flat tyre, then of course you know to call for mobile truck tyre replacement. However, a tyre isn't dangerous for driving just when it's flat; there are many reasons why you should avoid driving on it even if it seems inflated, as continuing to drive on a damaged or otherwise compromised tyre can mean not being able to control your truck and can also put you at risk of a blowout.

If you are purchasing tyres for your truck for the first time, you may have the preconceived notion that the process will be overwhelming. The type of truck tyres you opt for will have an overall effect on both the handling and the speed of your vehicle. This, in turn, will affect your comfort while driving. Making a bad choice on truck tyres will not only compromise on your vehicle's traction on the road, but they can also put your life and the lives of other road users at risk.

You may have seen several SUVs similar to yours riding passed you. Those vehicles may have had bigger tyres than yours had and they may have looked taller than your SUV is. This may have led you to wish your 4WD was like that but you were hesitant to have the lift kit installed due to several lingering questions that may have been going through your mind. This article discusses some common 4WD lift kit questions that people normally ask.

Considering that a car is one of the more expensive assets that you own, it goes without saying that you should take the best care possible of it. By far, a mechanic is largely responsible for looking after your car. They provide regular repairs, maintenance service and accident repairs several times a year. To ensure your car is getting the appropriate work needed; simply improve communication with your mechanic. Detail the problem you want fixed on your car

Being able to start your car and get it into gear does not necessarily mean that it's safe to drive or in good repair. Unfortunately many car owners ignore obvious signs that their car needs repair, either because they don't understand the seriousness of those signs or don't want to spend the money. Putting off some repair jobs can actually cost you more money for more extensive repairs down the road, and can be unsafe for you when behind the wheel.

If you have just replaced your windscreen, it could be for several reasons. Perhaps a large crack obscured your vision, or maybe someone deliberately smashed the screen. You will doubtless notice that, through the new glass, you can see much more clearly than before. Even if there were no stone chips on the old windscreen, it probably had several scratches to which you had grown accustomed. Here are some tips on keeping your windscreen replacement damage-free.

Being able to identify the onset of cylinder head problems can prevent unnecessary inconvenience. An overheating engine is the most common cause of such damage. When the temperature is higher than optimal, it exerts undue pressure on the head resulting in expansion beyond capacity. Eventually, it gets distorted through warping or cracking.   These issues mainly arise due to bad maintenance practices, wear, and the poor performance of other components. Often, the auto repair expert is able to patch up the damage without removing the head.