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Boy Kuripot tip of tha day: Join Auto club for free and save

1:30 AM
Join Free Supercheap Auto Club Plus Membership with $10 Bonus Credit

Signup Link: https://www.supercheapauto.com.au/free-signup

Offer ends 21_Sept_2014
I am already an existing member and sometimes they give out $5-$10 credits to members for use or to attract customer to visit their shop.

Example message after joining
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Thank you for joining Club Plus - we are happy to have you on board!
You will receive an activation email shortly. Please follow the prompts in this email to activate your online account.
Your $10 sign up credit will be available on your Club Plus account shortly
Happy shopping
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Boy Kuripot tip of tha day: Join Auto club for free and save Boy Kuripot tip of tha day: Join Auto club for free and save Reviewed by on 1:30 AM Rating: 5

Sample car service maintenance expenses

7:12 AM

Major log book service(labor)$128.27
Globe parking  light bulb$8.97
Oil filter$14.92
Air filter$35.61
Fuel filter$105.39
Oil (use for change oil)$59.50
Inhibitors (system treatments)$27.50
Engine oil system flush$14.90
Workshop supplies$15.50
Environmental Levy$7.50
GST$41.81

Provider: Official car manufacturer service center

Inquiry from other providers:

NRMA:

Cost: $430 (member price)

Includes: Major logbook service, oil change, filter change, spark plug, brake flush

Ultratune:

Cost: 260

Inlcudes: Major logbook server, oil change, air filter change, brkae flush

(Advice to brign the owners logbook to see the complete list of what needs to be done)
Sample car service maintenance expenses Sample car service maintenance expenses Reviewed by on 7:12 AM Rating: 5

Petrol prices / pricewatch

5:29 PM


Amount Description
19.38Coles Express / 15.50L @ 125.9c/L /4c dis

Petrol Station:  Coles Express / Shell

Type: E10

Cost: 15.50L @ 129.9c/L

4c discount = 125.9c/L   /    save . 62c



Amount Description
19.24Coles Express / 15.78L @ 121.9c/L /8c dis

Petrol Station:  Coles Express / Shell

Type:  E10 / 10% ethanol and 90% gasoline

Cost: 15.78L @ 129.9c/L

8c discount = 121.9c/L

Savings: $1.26   (4c coles voucher + Source Coles credit card  4c voucher)



 Amount Description
36.84Coles Express / 29.03L @ 126.9c/L /12c dis

Petrol Station:  Coles Express / Shell

Type:  V-power / 98RON

Cost: 29.03L @ 138.9c/L /

12c discount = 126.9c/L

Savings: $3.48 (8c coles voucher + Source Coles credit card  4c voucher)

Note: Get  further  4c  discount if you have Source Coles Credit Card Fuel Saver Voucher

-          Credit card has no annual fee.

-          Make sure you pay everything before the billing date to avoid charges.


Additional Reference: (Fuel price)

http://motormouth.com.au/pricesearch.aspx

https://www.mynrma.com.au/cps/rde/xchg/mynrma/hs.xsl/petrol_watch_search.htm
Petrol prices / pricewatch Petrol prices / pricewatch Reviewed by on 5:29 PM Rating: 5

DIY: When and how to change air filter

5:23 PM
When to check air filter:

-  Replace air filter once a year or every 7,500 kms

- Use a flashlight and shine it inside of the filter. If you can't see any light or very little light. The filter needs to be change.

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How to replace

1. Get a new airfilter. Make sure you get the right model

2. Locate your air filter. Usually found on top of the engine. For newer cars which use fuel injectors, look for rectangular housing on the side of the engine.

3. Remove the old air filter. Unclasp or unsrew the top of housing. Take out the old air filter.

- Use a flashlight and shine it inside of the filter. If you can't see any light or very little light. The filter needs to be change.

4. Clean the housing. Use vaccum or rag to clean the area. Make sure no debris falling in your fuel injector.

5. Place the new/clean air filter n the housing

6. Replace the housing cover and make sure that the cover is secured.

DONE.
DIY: When and how to change air filter DIY: When and how to change air filter Reviewed by on 5:23 PM Rating: 5

DIY: How to determine your Tire Size

5:09 PM
Tire size (example:  P215/65R16)

o The "P" indicates the tire is designed for passenger vehicles. A "T" is the designation for a temporary spare tire.
o Three-digit number (215): This number gives the width in millimeters of the tire from sidewall edge to sidewall edge.
o Two-digit number (65): This number, known as the aspect ratio, gives the tire's ratio of height to width.
o R: The "R" stands for radial.
o Two-digit number (16): This number is the wheel or rim diameter in inches.
DIY: How to determine your Tire Size DIY: How to determine your Tire Size Reviewed by on 5:09 PM Rating: 5

Types of automotive fluids and its color

5:31 PM
It will help you identify the posible cause of leak by looking at the color of the fluid.

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Automotive fluids and its color :

1. Radiator fluid - neon green / neon orange

2. Break fluid - clear color (new) / used - amber / change fluid - dark amber

3. Power Steering fluid - clear color (new) / used - amber / change fluid - dark amber

4. Motor oil - dark amber / used - becomes black

5. Automatic Transmission fluid - red

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Types of automotive fluids and its color Types of automotive fluids and its color Reviewed by on 5:31 PM Rating: 5

DIY: How to check the emergency break of your car

5:30 PM
1. Step on the break
2. Shift gear to neutral
3. Release emergency break
4. Release your foot on the break slowly and notice the car begins to roll
5. Pull the emergency break and the car should stop (foot off the break)

If the car doesn't stop and continous to roll slowly, inspect the emergency break for possibly issue.
DIY: How to check the emergency break of your car DIY: How to check the emergency break of your car Reviewed by on 5:30 PM Rating: 5

Best day to buy petrol - Thursday

5:38 PM
Tuesday is used to be the cheapest day to buy petrol.

Since Dec 2009, petrol companies change the cheapest petrol price to THURSDAY and most people are not aware about the change.

Reference: (Fuel price)

http://motormouth.com.au/pricesearch.aspx

https://www.mynrma.com.au/cps/rde/xchg/mynrma/hs.xsl/petrol_watch_search.htm
Best day to buy petrol - Thursday Best day to buy petrol - Thursday Reviewed by on 5:38 PM Rating: 5

Where to find the cheapest fuel in your area

4:07 PM
Browse MotorMouth website ti look for the cheapest fuel in your area:

http://motormouth.com.au/default_fl.aspx
Where to find the cheapest fuel in your area Where to find the cheapest fuel in your area Reviewed by on 4:07 PM Rating: 5

Learners Drivers License

3:07 PM
Learners drivers license
Getting a Learners License:
http://www.rta.nsw.gov.au/licensing/gettingalicence/car/learners/
Pass the Driver Knowledge Test (DKT) to get a Learners drivers license. It cost $37 for each attempt. You can book your DKT online at myTests.


You can get your Learners ID ($21) once you pass the test(DKT).
It is an advantage to get the Learners ID as it will serve as a valid identification aside from your passport. This way, you don't have to bring your passport with you all the time for identification purposes.
Fees:
Driver Knowledge Test $37 each attempt
Learner's  ID $21

You have to put the "Yellow L plate" (shows in the photo) in front and at the back of your car everytime you drive.


Learners Drivers License Learners Drivers License Reviewed by on 3:07 PM Rating: 5

Tow Truck

3:23 PM
Tow Truck-01
Tow Truck-02Have you experience riding on an airplane? How about a boat? bus, car, taxi, jeepney, roller coaster..... - yes!

How about a tow truck? Not many people got the chance to ride in a tow truck and it could be one of those uncomfortable experiences.

I got the chance to ride on a tow truck and I experience it first time in Sydney. It wasn't that bad after all. I actually enjoy the experience.

One of the car over heat at Goulburn on our way back to Sydney from Snowy Mountain. We stop by at Goulburn Big Merino. We called NRMA and NRMA arrive in about 45mins and assess the condition of the car. NRMA declared not to run the car anymore and requested a tow truck to deliver the car to Sydney. NRMA is suppose to look for a rent a car for us to use in going back to Sydney. Unfortunately, NRMA says that they cannot find an available rent a car in that area as it was Sunday and most rent a car service are only open half day on Sunday. Great, what do we do now? How can we go back to Sydney?


NRMA suggested that, if it's ok for us to ride in the tow truck as the tow truck can accomodate up to 6 passenger.
No choice but to say yes as if we have other option to get back to Sydney.
Tow truck arrive 1hr and 30 minutes later as it pick up another customer car that broke down in Canberra.


The tow tuck already have one car on top of the trailer and our car was attached at the back of the tow truck.
2 passengers seat next to the driver and 5 of us squeeze in at the back.
I was amaze how the tow truck can still run around 100-110kms per hour on the expressway.  Crazy....

Tow Truck Tow Truck Reviewed by on 3:23 PM Rating: 5

Australia Automotive / Driving Links

4:24 AM

Government Departments

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  • Road and Traffic Authority road rules and regulations in NSW
http://www.rta.nsw.gov.au

  • myRTA Online Services
http://www.rta.nsw.gov.au/myrta/

  • Book your driver licence test
http://www.rta.nsw.gov.au/myrta/mytest/index.html

  • Practice RTA Hazard Perception Test
http://www.rta.nsw.gov.au/licensing/tests/hazardperceptiontest/buildyourskills

  • Australian Driver Trainers Association (NSW) Ltd
- The representative body of professional driving instructors
http://www.adta.com.au

  • Australian Automobile Association
http://www.aaa.asn.au


Buying a Car

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  • Autochic
- Women's driving website
http://www.autochic.com.au

  • Drive
- Second hand and new cars
http://www.drive.com.au

  • CarSales
- Second hand and new cars
http://www.carsales.com.au

  • Cars Guide
http://www.carsguide.com.au



  • Trading Post
http://www.tradingpost.com.au




Prices and valuations

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  • Red Book
- Provides pricing and identification data
http://www.redbook.com.au

  • Tips for car buyers
http://www.revs.nsw.gov.au


  • Yellow pages
http://www.yellowpages.com.au


Green slips
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  • Compare green slips
http://www.maa.nsw.gov.au




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