Noosa Car and Truck

13/07/2015

DON'T GET CAUGHT OUT IN THE COLD WITH A BATTERY THAT WON'T START.

With the onset of the cooler months its a testing time for your battery’s cranking capability. If your vehicle is slow to start its time to act before you get caught out

Why Batteries fail…

Batteries have a limited life which can be reduced or extended by the application, maintenance and operating conditions.

There are two unmistakable categories
Manufacturing...

If a manufacturing fault it usually happens within 3 months
Short circuit or dead cell
Internal break usually caused by mishandling

Non manufacturing...

Discharge – lights left on
Incorrect application – undersize fitment leads to early failure
Neglect – lack of maintenance
Over or under charging
Sulphation – battery left on discharge state for an extended period
Batteries age – when a battery is beyond its warranty period you must expect sooner or later it needs replacement. Operations in high temperatures speed up early failure.
Exploding batteries – during operations batteries emit a volatile gas which can easily be ignited with a spark or short circuit. The connecting of jumper leads can cause a spark igniting the gas which may lead to a battery explosion

Battery Care and Maintenance…

Routine inspection every month or two will help maximise your battery’s life
Inspect the battery terminals, clamps and cables for loose or damaged connections
Battery connection should be free of corrosion and tight using a thin coating of grease to ward off corrosion
Keep battery top clean and dry to prevent discharge between terminals
Maintain the electrolyte level above the plates with distilled water

Battery testing...

At home you can test the battery with a hydrometer or voltmeter and charge where necessary
Once your warranty has expired you need to regularly use 4WD Obsessions free battery testing service to check for the battery’s load capacity
The regular driver of a vehicle should be on the look out for any change in the battery’s condition when starting the vehicle especially with the head lights on
Batteries not fixed in a cradle and vibrating will suffer premature failure.

The helpful staff at NOOSA CAR AND TRUCK are happy to provide a Free no obligation battery test and check at anytime. It only takes a few minutes

01/05/2015

Don't forget to check your tyres in this wet weather.
Tyres without the right amount of tread or pressure can be a danger waiting to happen.
Come in and see what great tyre deals we can do for you.

22/04/2015

Ladies, Are you looking for a Mechanic that won't rip you off?
Look no further than Noosa Car and Truck, we will help keep your car on the road without hidden expenses. Call and have a talk to our friendly staff that are always available to explain whatever troubles you may be having with your vehicle.

20/04/2015

http://lifehacker.com/five-fluids-you-should-check-to-keep-your-car-running-s-1556413981

Cars need a ton of maintenance to keep running smoothly. The easiest thing anyone can do is check the fluids to ensure your car stays healthy. With that in mind, here are the five fluids you should check on a regular basis.

25/03/2015

Make sure this is not you on the Easter Holidays!
Bring your car into Noosa Car and Truck to make sure it will get you where you want to go!

06/08/2014

Yes, this can ACTUALLY be done. We've all had our car battery die.. But I bet you've never thought to recharge it with your chainsaw.. Well this guy has, and here's the video of how to do it yourself.. For you know, that time you have everything on you aside from a jump pack or jumper leads but happ…

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11/04/2014

Noosa car and Truck, Noosa's 4wd specialists are now supplying and fitting a large range of 4wd accessories including MSA, Dobinson's suspension and camping gear, Ironman products, Light force lighting and Dura Vision lighting. We can also custom manufacture rock sliders/side steps, trays, roll cages etc. We can also supply bolt on exhaust systems, performance chips, snorkel's and custom made exhaust systems. We also carry out engine conversions for those who require a bit extra power. Call us on (07) 5474 1977 for a quote.