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High Impact Tools: The Hidden Gems in a Kashy Mechanic's Arsenal
Not every tool in a mechanic's kit is a common household name. Some are niche, some are downright quirky, but all have their unique place...

Andrew T
May 33 min read
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Kashy Advice: How A/C Works And Why It Needs Re-Gassing
Let’s talk about car air conditioning—one of those modern luxuries we rarely think about until it stops working on a scorching Aussie...

Andrew T
Apr 193 min read
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5 Jumpstarters To Keep In Your Car
A dead battery is the kind of surprise no one wants, especially when you’re in a rush or stuck in the middle of nowhere. That’s where a...

Andrew T
Apr 63 min read
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Do Speed Camera's Make Roads Safer?
'Oh no, the road toll is too high. "Roads won’t be safe until we can achieve zero deaths per year." "Technology will save us. As soon as...

Lachlan Palmer
Mar 223 min read
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Why Engine Oil is Your Car’s Best Friend
As mechanics, there are certain "things" that are almost impossible to explain—not because of their complexity alone but because they...

Andrew T
Mar 93 min read
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How Can Mechanics Accommodate Neurodiverse Clients
Neurodiversity is one of the newer, more positive terms used to describe individuals with varying neurodevelopmental conditions. These...

Andrew T
Feb 223 min read
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The Missing Socket That Caused A Panic: How I (Finally) Cleaned My Toolbox
Every mechanic has been there— a missing socket. A single, elusive piece that derails the entire workflow and led to some soul searching....

Lachlan Palmer
Feb 13 min read
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Mechanic's Essential Tools: Insights into Tools We Can't Work Without 🔧
very mechanic has their go-to tools—the ones they reach for on almost every job. These essential items not only make the work easier but can

Andrew T
Jan 244 min read
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Is Being A Mechanic A Good Career? A Mechanics Guide For School Leavers
So, you’ve just finished school—or you’re will at the end of the year. First of all, congratulations! But here’s a question: Do you know...

Lachlan Palmer
Jan 184 min read
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The $135,000 Food Truck Struggle (Anonymized)
It's not often that we're left flabbergasted about something related to a car, but it does happen every now and again. It's even less...

Lachlan Palmer
Jan 810 min read
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7 Gift Ideas For Mechanics and Car Enthusiasts
Almost as is tradition at this time of year, it's 2 weeks before Christmas and friends, family and other assorted familiars to mechanics...

Lachlan Palmer
Dec 10, 20245 min read
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Mustang "Stop The Hop" Kit And Diff Upgrade
Over the last couple of years, I've had a chance to drive (and work on) a couple of late model Mustangs and the team here at Kashy think...

Lachlan Palmer
May 15, 20246 min read
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My Holden Cruze/Trax/Barina Is Leaking Coolant
It's very much a sad thing that Holden no longer exists. The Commodore was one of the great Australian-made cars and (even though most of...

Lachlan Palmer
Apr 18, 20244 min read
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The Fiat 500 Abarth Is A Worse Car Than The Golf R And Why That Makes It Better
According to half of the car enthusiasts we talk to, we have a bit of a Fiat problem: Apparently, we can't get enough of the little...

Lachlan Palmer
Apr 8, 20247 min read
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Is The New Landcruiser Too Expensive?
Look, we've had opinions on Landcruiser's for almost as long as we've been alive. Obviously there were a couple of years where we weren't...

Lachlan Palmer
Mar 26, 20245 min read
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Why Is Car Servicing So Expensive Now?
It's no surprise that we're writing this blog post. In fact, it's a problem that is effecting all of us at the moment. However, while you...

Lachlan Palmer
Mar 23, 20244 min read
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Lesson Plans For Kids That Like Cars
Having a student that likes cars in a class can be... a little detrimental to a functioning class. How do we know? Well, we were once...

Lachlan Palmer
Feb 29, 20249 min read
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How Does An Engine Work (4 Stroke/Otto Cycle Engine)
Engines are incredibly fascinating devices. The sheer fact that us humans, as mindless apes, have been able to create a device that can...

Lachlan Palmer
Feb 14, 20246 min read
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Why Does My A/C Need Regassing
Do you often find yourself in the car cranking the air-conditioning on to full blast just to bring the temperature down from pizza...

Lachlan Palmer
Jan 27, 20244 min read
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Are Builders' Trailers The Stupidest Waste Of Space?
We've had our fair share of "controversial" topics here lately. From 'how to solve Brisbane's traffic problem' to 'whether you can trust...

Lachlan Palmer
Jan 4, 20245 min read
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2024 Gift Guide For Mechanics
It's that time of year again. The holidays have come around and (invariably) we've all forgotten to get gifts for that special mechanic...

Lachlan Palmer
Dec 7, 20234 min read
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Porsche 928 Restoration Update
Of late we've been feeling a little special. It's not a lot compared to some of the hotrod hot-shots out there, but we've just started...

Lachlan Palmer
Nov 23, 20233 min read
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What Are Brake Wheel Cylinders And Why Are Mine Leaking?
A squishy or soft brake pedal is something that no one wants to experience. Especially if it has been good up until now and it fails all...

Lachlan Palmer
Nov 19, 20233 min read
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My Car Window Fell Down - What Do I Do?
This is a bit of a messy situation for sure. It's just started pelting down rain, the kids are in the back of the car screaming and...

Lachlan Palmer
Nov 11, 20234 min read
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