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Dannie Lyman

Driving in Sydneys Rain

In recent months Sydney has been hit with two serious bouts of weather resulting in serious flooding. The behaviour of the average motorist in these situations baffles us, as human beings time and time again, prove that Charles Darwin and his survival of the fittest is a complete lie. THE MECHANICAL RAMIFICATIONS OF WATER: Two

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Dannie Lyman

How To Get Mould Out Of Your Car.

Below we have covered some DIY methods to remove mould from your car. It may seem obvious but the mould occurs because water has entered your vehicle. If this is an ongoing occurrence for you we advise getting your mechanic to look at the possible source of water entering the vehicle. Common reasons for this

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Dannie Lyman

Easter Promotion

Typically people put vehicle servicing off until after the holiday period. This is counter productive, you need to have problems resolved before they even arise. Prevention is better than cure. Many costly repairs on motor vehicles are actually completely avoidable. We have seen this even more so in recent years with the financial pressure of

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Dannie Lyman

Should I Be using Genuine Jeep Parts?

This day and age, there are a large variety of parts options available for almost any make and model of vehicle. In Australia the options for Jeep parts are a little more limited. A small amount of time found online can find the appropriate parts you need for any application. Things from service items all

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Dannie Lyman

Why Are Electric Vehicles So Expensive?

Will Electric Vehicle Come down in Price? One of the biggest barriers for would-be buyers of electric cars in the current economic climate, is the purchase price. There is a massive problem with electric cars – their price tags. It’s not the only cause for hesitation that prevents the current crop of battery-powered vehicles from

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Dannie Lyman

Are Aftermarket Car parts as good as Genuine?

Most mechanics won’t discuss genuine and aftermarket with you. Generally they have been in the industry long enough to know which is better or necessary for the application. In our experience at GDL this is the case. There are certain car parts that based off previous experience you just never bother with. However it is

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Dannie Lyman

Do Mechanics Need To Worry About Job Security In A Future Electric Vehicle Industry?

“People are freaking out,” noting that some of the resistance to change is propelled by unfounded rumours of technicians being electrocuted by electric vehicles. Majority of the independent auto repairs trading today have done nothing to prepare for the change that is coming. Some sources state “Ninety percent of our industry has done nothing” (Washington

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Dannie Lyman

When Will Electric Cars Take Over?

At a recent staff meeting one of our team raised questions about the future of the automotive industry, job security for technicians and the future of the internal combustion engines in the Australian market. These are all questions that have begun to sneak up on those in the automotive industry as we prepare for the

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Dannie Lyman

Australia Doesn’t Buy Crude Oil From Russia So Why The Fuel Prices?

The conflict in the Ukraine is being blamed for the hike in prices at the bowser. The general excuse given by oil companies, politicians and anyone who cars to weigh in on the debate is “The conflict between Russia and the Ukraine”. Russia is the worlds second largest supplier of Crude oil making the explanation

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