Skip to main content

Posts

Ten Ways to Improve Your Automobile Fuel Oil Efficiency

All motorists are now concerned with finding ways to help improve the fuel oil efficiency of their cars. One of the best ways to do this is to talk with the friendly guys at Ute hire on The Gold Coast, they are always happy to give advice and share their knowledge with you. Some other ways you can improve by yourself are: 1. Slow down Slowing down and staying at the speed limit will help you save fuel the open road speed limit has been proven the most economical speed, but just a small increase of speed can greatly increase the amount of fuel your engine uses. 2. Tyre inflation Rolling resistance is about the friction created when tyres, drive down the road. When you keep the rolling resistance as low as possible by having your tyres correctly inflated you will use less fuel. 3. The correct use of the air conditioner If you use the air conditioner when driving down the highway the amount of extra fuel you use is minimal, in fact, you use less fuel than if you had th...

Top 5 trucks to purchase in Australia 2018

Over the last few years, the good old Aussie Ute has gone from being a straight workhorse and a very basic vehicle that was mainly used by farmers, contractors, builders and other tradesmen to a practical family car. Hire one for the day from van hire on the Gold coast to see just how useful one can be. Today’s modern trucks have the advantage of being able to carry all manner of stuff in the back from plants and supplies at the nursery, all the little kid’s sports gear to the big boy toys like motorbikes and, home handyman stuff. They are built tough to go off-road, but perform well in the city, highway and are safe and so easy to drive. Coming in two or four wheel drive and mainly diesel these trucks are comfortable and very stylish. The five most popular Utes today are: The Toyota Hilux that has an impressive ride quality is surprisingly quiet and features advanced technology such as “Stability Control” to give a better grip while driving, which is the best-selling 4x4 ...

These 5 Things Can Help You In Improving Your Engine Performance

There are a few things you can do to improve your engine performance and also gain better fuel economy, one of the good things you can do is go and talk with the friendly guys at your local family owned Gold Coast Ute Hire Company, they will give you a few pointers and ideas when they’re not too busy. Some things you can do yourself are: 1. Maintenance   Ensure that all the normal maintenance things like oil and filter changes have been done and your tires are inflated to the manufacturer's recommended pressure. Change the drive belts and timing belts when recommended.Have your car tuned by a professional service mechanic and use the correct grade of fuel. 2. Air Intake   In order for your engine to run it needs the oxygen in the air to mix with the fuel, the more oxygen the more power your engine will produce. So try replacing the standard air intake with a larger capacity one with a larger filter to allow higher volumes of air to enter your throttle bod...

How To Get The Best Deal On Your Van Rental?

Finding the best van hire company on the Gold Coast has never been easier, you can start with a quick Google check to find out all the different companies and then compare what they have to offer. What to look for Check the different rates, you will find that different companies offer slightly different rates at different times. Decided when you need the van and ask them about their half day rates, overnight rates, often if you rent a van after 5 pm and return it before 7 am the next morning you can get a good overnight rate. Ask about the week day rates, weekend rates and if they have a special price for a 3 day weekend. Usually the longer you take the rental the cheaper the daily rate will be. If you want the van for a week or longer, you can usually negotiate a better rate, especially with the smaller locally owned and operated companies. Some of the locally owned and operated hire companies have special rates for locals especially repeat customers. Check the insura...

15 Reasons Why You Should Hire A Moving Company

Moving can be a stressful time while for all concerned. You’re placing most of your worldly possessions at risk so unless you’re planning a simple move close by and can easily do it with a van hire on The Gold Coast, why take the risk especially when moving companies are so efficient and cost effective. 5 good reasons to hire a moving company   Peace of mind A professional moving company has the experience and know how to move all your stuff quickly and safely. Reliability Attempting to move using friends or family is not always reliable, especially if you have to meet deadlines and be there at or move out at a specific time and date. Accountability Having a good moving company means there is someone who is working to ensure all your stuff arrives safely and on time. They have insurance to cover your possessions in the event of accidents. Speed A good moving company knows all the best and safest methods of transporting your household to its new locatio...

5 Reasons To Rent A Commercial Truck For Your Business

Renting a truck for business purposes is becoming very popular as you can find the right truck to suit your needs at a much lower cost and less hassle than buying one. If you take advantage of this financially viable solution to getting a truck or even a fleet of trucks to get the job done, you can more quickly get your business up and running and start to become profitable. This can be a package that has real benefits for both the employer and employee. When renting a commercial truck (over one ton) for work purposes, there is no need to keep a log book for incidental personal usage as is the case for leased cars. On long term rental contracts from Truck rental companies on The Gold Coast will often allow you to negotiate a cost efficient lease that allows you to keep costs down and keep it at a fixed monthly cost within the proposed rental period so you know just where you stand. This is important when negotiating contracts with your customers. You can often find ...

Learn The Stress Free Method Of Moving A Mattress

Moving your bed and especially the mattress can be a difficult, stressful undertaking, especially if doing it on your own and have a Queen or King size monster to move. The best way is to use a Gold Coast van hire company to transport it and get a few friends to help with the lifting. Here’s how you can move your mattress and not have a nervous breakdown doing it: ·         Buy a mattress moving bag or a large tarpaulin that you can wrap the mattress in so it will not be damaged. Dragging a mattress on the ground will very quickly wear a hole in the edge or corner and this is almost impossible to fix satisfactorily ·         Get a few friends to help, a promise of a good pizza and a case of XXXX will go a long way to securing the help of a few friends for your move ·         Straps. Many mattresses do not have built-in straps or handles to hold when moving and it the ...