2018 - Flashing By - A Blog For Car Devotees

Have You Got What It Takes to Be a Really Good Truck Driver?

24 October 2018
Categories: Automotive, Blog

On the face of it, truck driving appears to be a rather passive profession. After all, you simply need to sit behind a power-assisted steering wheel and point your rig in a straight line, as you ply your route for endless kilometre after kilometre. It might sound as if there's not much to this work, and you might consider pursuing it for this reason, especially if you have a love of the open road? Read More

How to Transform Your Open Top Runaround

25 September 2018
Categories: Automotive, Blog

If you live in a chic beach community, you may want to get in on the action and feel as if you really are part of the scene. After all, many of these places have a decidedly bohemian flair and you may feel as if you are going back to your youthful days if you get hold of an iconic, open top runaround. If you've made up your mind to get one of these vehicles, you still have to take full advantage of its functionality and may need to add specific components as you do so. Read More

3 Car Dashboard Warning Lights Indicating Engine Trouble

21 September 2018
Categories: Automotive, Blog

The engine of your car is the core of the vehicle because it's what converts fuel into motion, allowing you to travel wherever you want to go at any time. While it is robustly built to meet the demands of normal car operation, the engine is not invincible. It requires regular inspection to help identify and fix existing problems, as well as regular maintenance to help avoid potential problems. Routine inspection and maintenance of the engine are vital to ensure you minimise the risk of engine failure or breakdown, which may be costly to repair. Read More

Find Out If You Are Running Low on Transmission Fluid

19 September 2018
Categories: Automotive, Blog

The transmission system of your car plays a pivotal role in controlling the delivery of power from your engine to the wheels or the driveshaft. This system is made up of a range of components such as the gearbox. The gearbox works by rotating continuously to transmit the required amount of power. However, this also means that it suffers some wear and tear as a result of the friction and heat produced in the process. Read More

The Ultimate Guide to Buying a Car Battery

17 September 2018
Categories: Automotive, Blog

A battery is an essential component of any vehicle as it not only ignites the engine but also keeps electrical components such as the radio, air conditioner, lights and alarm system functioning. Many drivers often have a hard time choosing the right battery for their vehicle. However, with the tips below you should have an easy time buying a car battery. What type of battery do you prefer? There are various kinds of car batteries on the market today. Read More

About Me

Hello folks. My name is David Trent and I'm a professional sports photographer. I've photographed every sport imaginable, but I have a particular passion for car racing. There's something quite special about trying to get the perfect pic as a flash of metal speeds by at 300km/hour. Obviously, I adore car racing and I keep myself updated about the cutting-edge modifications being made to help drivers win. Mind you, I adore all types of car, and at one time, I had five of them in my garage. With some persuasion from my wife, I now only have two. I have decided to use this blog as an outlet for my car devotion instead. Fellow devotees, please don't let me down. Visit regularly for my posts, and help me spread the joy far and wide.