How To Change A Flat Tyre
Sometimes, it pays to go back to basics. After all, everybody has to learn the basics some time! There is a common breakdown that you should be able to manage yourself: a puncture in the tyre. With a little bit of prior knowledge, this scenario (which is more common than you might think) can be tackled confidently. If you have the original manual that came with your car when it was first bought from a dealer, then this booklet will have a set of instructions to follow so that you can familiarise yourself with the process of putting a spare tyre on. However, here is the general procedure for changing a wheel.
First of all, let’s figure out how to jack up the vehicle safely. Knowing how to properly jack up the car safely is useful for changing a flat tyre and also for doing simple inspections to wheel bearings and brakes. Jacks are used to get a vehicle off the ground. Now, a word of warning here would be that if you are going to get underneath the car and have a look while the car has been jacked up off the ground, then you must place jack stands in place to hold the weight of the vehicle. This is because if the jack fails or the car is knocked off balance, then the stands will hold the vehicle up, and you won’t get squished. I get claustrophobic enough going under a car even with the jack stands in place so the thought of doing it without is – bleught!
Are Electric Vehicles At Risk of Being Hacked?
As electric vehicles uptake increases across the world, and technology breaks new ground, concerns about cybersecurity have emerged. EVs, by their nature, are highly reliant on software and connectivity, making them potential targets for hacking.
The question of whether electric vehicles are at risk of hacking is not just theoretical because it has practical implications for the safety of drivers, the security of personal data, and the integrity of transportation infrastructure.
Should Cars be Fitted With a Black Box?
The idea of installing black boxes in cars has garnered significant debate in recent years, as advancements in technology have made such devices more feasible and potentially beneficial. Overseas, plans are forging ahead to introduce the technology, which raises the question on whether Australia should follow suit.
Scenic Routes: Taking A Moment To Look Around When Driving
Recently, we flew into Sydney and had need to spend a few days to catch up with family. As we were staying in northern Sydney for a few days, we had some time between gatherings to get out and about and enjoy the sights. One of the days, we had to drive from Glenhaven up to the Hunter Valley, which is situated well north of Sydney towards Newcastle (as some of you know if you happen to live there). Wow, the Hunter Valley is a stunning place showcasing some stunning skyscapes and rolling hills around Cessnock.
Before we set off to our northern destination, we dialled up the best route with no tolls to pay on Google Maps. To our delight, we were sent on a beautiful drive through Galston Gorge. Except for a brief excursion into the Blue Mountains, up to this point we had only been travelling within Sydney itself and had little experience of any roads travelled less by the general public. This little beauty, which only kept us off the Pacific Motorway for 45 minutes or so, took us through an amazing forest with a few narrow bridges that had us skipping over steep ravines with little streams well below. Some of the turns in the road had to be taken at 5 km/h, such was the sharpness of the change in angle and the steep terrain. What a magical experience, and all of this just moments from Sydney’s urban hustle.
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