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Taking Care of Your Company’s Parking Lot

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Your company’s parking lot is an essential piece of what keeps you in business. Your employees and clients will want to make sure that there is a safe place to leave their vehicle while inside and inviting parking lots can attract customers through curb appeal. Unfortunately, it is one area that most owners ignore until the problems lead to a loss in business or even injuries and damaged property. There are three main things you can do to keep your lot looking and functioning properly, have clear designations, place trash bins conveniently and hire maintenance crews for a seasonal check-up.

Clear Designations

Clear designations for handicapped stalls, customer parking areas and other separations is not only important to local legal regulations, it can show your customers what your company values. You can even find stencils for things like pick up orders, expecting parents and senior citizens through motorcycle parking Carnation …

Truck Restoration on a Budget

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A lot of dedicated pickup truck fans have started noticing how much fun a classic truck restoration can be. Even if you’re not tackling a milestone vehicle, finding your favorite truck from the 90s or 00s and keeping it in great shape can be one of the most cost-effective ways to own a truck. Here are a couple tips for making the most of your older truck, whether you’re looking for historic restoration or just looking to have the best ride possible.

Saving Money on Replacement Parts

Buying an older vehicle often means having to assess each system to figure out which parts are worn enough they need replacement as a preventive measure. Often, aftermarket upgrades exist that provide performance benefits above and beyond the car’s stock statistics, but they are a bit of an investment. If you’re looking to replace a part with something that won’t wear out quickly …

Is Opel Oil Fully Synthetic?

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Synthetic oil is an artificially made lubricant consisting of chemical compounds. Synthetic lubricants can be manufactured using chemically modified petroleum components rather than whole crude oil, but can also be synthesized from other raw materials. Opel oils are a brand-oriented and quality-oriented product range for your lubricant and engine oil needs. Whatever the vehicle you are riding on, either passenger, commercial, or heavy-duty vehicle, petrol, or diesel engine, Opel oils possess solutions for your needs.

Opel engine oils

Opel engine oils with premium quality and Fully Synthetic vast viscosity range formulated according to the requirements of GM / Vauxhall / Opel petrol and diesel vehicles operating under different situations and weather conditions. These are formulated from high-quality synthetic base oils that are preserved and guaranteed with their best and additive technology specially designed to ensure high cleanliness and prolonged lubricant life to channelize everything according to the standards. It delivers …

Planning a Large Event? Rent a Spacious Portable Bathroom

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When hosting an outdoor event, consider the needs of the guests who plan on attending. You need to accommodate them by offering a spacious bathroom with multiple toilets for different guests to use. Bathroom rentals are available to make it that much easier to throw successful outdoor events without causing the crowd to get upset over a lack of restrooms. Before renting one or more bathrooms for the event, there are a few things you should know.

You Can Have the Bathroom Decorated to Your Liking

If you are throwing a special event, such as a wedding reception, you may want to make sure the portable bathroom is not an eyesore. One way to make sure it fits in perfectly with all the other decorations used outside is to have it decorated to your liking. The company that offers the rentals is willing to add anything you might request to …

Expensive Repairs for Car Owners

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If you are shopping for a new car, you may be tempted to look at a used vehicle in order to save some money. Though it would still be new-to-you, a used vehicle may end up costing more than a car driven off a lot, especially if it needs major repairs within the first few months. Here are some of the most expensive things to fix on a car.

The Transmission: $4,000-$5,000

If something is seriously wrong with a transmission, you should recognize the signs when taking the vehicle for a test drive. The wheels on a vehicle without a proper functioning transmission won’t be able to turn correctly.  Because of the direct relationship to the engine and driveshaft, this part of the vehicle gets more wear and tear than other parts.

The Suspension: $2,500-$3,500               

The suspension is an important part of a vehicle, keeping passengers from getting jarred around …

The Trucking Industry

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The trucking industry can be very hard at times. You never know what you will face while out on the road. You could be thousands of miles from home and stranded in the middle of nowhere. Although you may face some of these struggles, you will find that you can make good money. If you work hard and are motivated, there may be a place for you in this career. Here are a few things you should know before becoming a trucker.

Salary                 

You can make a lot of money in this industry if you are willing to go find the work. You want to make sure you take advantage of every mile you drive. The fewer miles your trailer is empty, the more money you will be putting into your pocket. Keep in mind that as you are driving you need to be aware of where you are at. …

Preparing Your Home For Winter

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Winter can take a toll on your home and property. Cold temperatures and snow can crack sidewalks and rupture pipes inside and outside of your house. Preparing for the season can take the headache out of emergency repairs by preventing them before they start. Here are a few tips to winterize your place.

Dig Out From the Snow

Make sure your snowblower starts up and you have plenty of shovels on hand before the snow plow goes by. Take your gas can down to the service station and fill it up in case the weather gets bad. You will also want to make a trip to the hardware store to purchase any additive you will need for the machine to make it run smoothly. Buy ice melt to sprinkle on your driveway and sidewalks. This will break up the ice so that those walking there will be safe from falling. Read the …

Tips To Get You Started With Your New RV

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You’ve finally bought an RV, and now you’re ready to hit the road. Are you really prepared, though? An RV is an involved vehicle, and there may be more considerations than you realize at first. Make sure you do your research and learn as much as you can about your specific make and model so you can be ready for almost anything you may encounter. Here are a few tips to get you started:

Be Prepared

To keep your RV functioning on your trip, stock up all the vital equipment that you will need before you leave. Download a checklist of preparations and run through it each time before you leave so your vehicle will be safe on the road. Before you make your first real trip, try a test drive to familiarize yourself with your RV’s operation and to get comfortable driving a large vehicle. Always check the weather before and …

London’s Best Motorcycle Training

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If you have got used to traveling to work on the overcrowded, stuffy and sometimes smelly tube, but don’t exactly enjoy it, you may want to think about riding a motorcycle to work. Riding a bike gives you that same exhilarating feeling as riding a horse does, and it allows you to avoid all those crowded Tube trains, and see a different side of the city as you weave in and out of traffic. And it means no more tackling tourists with huge suitcases on the Tube or bus, although you’ll still have to brake for them on your bike.

If you feel you aren’t getting the most out of your overpriced London public transport card or pass, you aren’t alone. Just think – no more paying for a travel card every week or month when you ride your bike to and from work.

Your blood pressure may be higher …

How to Keep Your Truck Drivers Safe

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Over-the-road truck drivers work and drive long hours. They keep our country going as they move commodities and goods across the United States from manufacturers to retailers. Without truck drivers, people would not have the goods and supplies they need to function normally everyday. For trucking companies, it is important to care for the well-being and safety of those who do so much to ensure the U.S. economy functions as it should. Here are some ways to do just that:

1. Keep Up With Fleet Maintenance

Rigs don’t run well if they aren’t maintained. Tractor-trailers require significant investment and things like a fuel air separation system and regular maintenance are integral to ensuring they run properly for hundreds of thousands of miles. You don’t want to lose time and money because of a clogged air filter or lack of an oil change. Maintaining the required fleet maintenance will help to …