Canvas tops simply never offer 100 percent protection from the elements, they make for a relatively noisy cabin and they cost a small fortune to replace. But these days, things are different as demonstrated in this instance by the Volvo C70 T5 with auto-folding hardtop.  This test car…

 This week, we’ll take a whirlwind tour of the stands spread across some eight halls at the bigger-than-expected expo centre.   Remember that this salon was being staged during the course of a recession which refuses to go away, so many of us pen-pushers were surprised to see so…

Avoid having combustible or flammable materials near the chemicals, particularly fuel, oil, paint solvents, oily rags, etc. Do not allow ignition sources, such as fuel, or gas-powered equipment such as lawn mowers, motors, or welding machines, in the storage area. Also, do not allow smoking in the chemical…

Many of you will be aware, I’m sure, of the constantly delayed moves in SA to introduce a points demerit system. Offences have been allocated de-merit points and once a pre-determined number has been collected, it’s goodbye licence for a while at least. The basic idea of this…

I have tried to simplify the ways in which chemicals are handled and stored in your homes. The pool owner is responsible for knowing and understanding the hazards associated with pool chemicals and ensuring that the chemicals are safely stored and handled. In addition to  hazardous material training…

The loss of life in these accidents is to be deeply regretted, but sadly, and as seems to be the way of officialdom in the region, there’s always someone who wants to stand on a soap box and rant on about driving standards before any enquiry into the…

Recent statistical information tells us that wealthy Chinese folk are more likely to spend their money on premium or super luxury cars than any other nationality on earth.   Seems like this is a socialist habit!The findings are based on buying habits of individuals with an annual disposable income…

Motor fails to startIf the motor hums or attempts to start, then:- Check the voltage at the motor line terminals. If the voltage is inadequate to start the motor, then check for loose connections, undersized wiring, an overloaded circuit, or any other causes for a voltage drop.- Check the power,…

Construction of the multi-purpose building, complete with fuel testing laboratories and other special features, started in January 2007 with completion then scheduled for December. But the project encountered many stumbling blocks, among them the use of a useless local currency that failed to withstand pressures from appreciating foreign…

In very cold areas, some pool owners will have had their pipes drained and plugs inserted to keep the fittings frost free. These will have to be removed before they can start their pool for summer. If the pool has covers, they must make sure to remove all…