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When buying a used truck there are a few tips that can quickly help you find one that is worth taking to your mechanic for a full checkup Never allow yourself to be pushed into a deal, you need about an hour in daylight on a flat area to do a proper inspection. If the seller says he can’t spare you the time or won’t allow a mechanic to check it, tell them you can’t spare the money. Go to your local Gold Coast rental truck company and hire the same model (tell them the reason and they will give you a good deal). This way you can see just how a well maintained truck should behave. When you have found a truck you’re interested in do these checks: Ask to see the maintenance records, this shows the oil was changed at the correct times and other maintenance carried out. Check all the body panels to see if they are straight and not wavy or uneven and the edges are smooth especially underneath. Check the doors and openings, you can usually tell if it’s been re-sprayed in thes

The good old Aussie Ute or pickup truck really takes the knocks and for many, including farmers and contractors having a well running reliable “Tilly” is not only a sense of pride, but an essential part of their livelihood. Even main-street farmers who live in the cities and never get their muscle truck off the tar seal, having a good maintenance program is essential to keeping it in pristine condition. These simple steps can help you save big bucks on repairs as well as retaining a high resale value for your pickup. Keeping your pickup clean and tidy to retain the aesthetic value as well as preventing the buildup of grit and dust that can wear at moving parts and attract moisture promoting rusting. There is a huge range of cleaning products available to help protect both the interior and exterior of your pickup. Keep the tyres in good shape, they are your feet on the ground and having the correct pressure gives you the best ride and economy. Rotate and balance the tyres so th

Finding a great Ute hire company on the Gold Coast has become so much easier now with great locally owned and family run firms advertising on the internet. We all want to have a hassle free and safe experience when taking out a Ute hire. Finding the right company to hire a Ute from can be stressful, especially when dealing with unknown companies. To find the best deal that suits your unique conditions and budget, there are a few things that should be considered such as: ·          Overall Convenience 1.        Look for a Ute hire company that provides a hassle free, customer oriented service. 2.       Decide on the time that best suits you and go with a company that has flexible rental plans, if you only need the Ute for a few hours, why pay a full day’s rental 3.       Likewise, if you need it for a long weekend ask about a discount for 3 days hire 4.       Do they provide a pick up and drop off service and what are the charges? 5.       Can you pay by cash, credit

The proper maintaining of a commercial truck is necessary for safety and as a preventative measure. It can potentially save you a lot of money by preventing excessive wear and tear and help to make a truck more fuel efficient, save tyres and reduce running costs. Check your head lights, indicator lights, windscreen wiper blades, washer bottle level and horn. Maintaining proper manufacturers recommended tyre pressure is important as every 10 psi a tyre is underinflated a truck can have a 1% drop in fuel economy so check tyres daily. Check the tyre tread on all tyres, including the spare and trailer. With a tractor trailer combination the trailer tyres if not correctly inflated can have a large impact on fuel economy because of their increased drag effect. Check the Wheel alignment to ensure the tyres are pointed straight ahead. A ¼ degree deviation in alignment can cause a 10 to a 15ft sideways movement for every mile traveled according to “Cummins Trucks” and cause premat