Corrugations Corrugations are the most likely obstacle you will encounter when travelling. They vary greatly but can make for a very uncomfortable ride if your not educated on the correct driving technique.
There are 2 issues to help make a more pleasant journey. First suspension is the major factor, a quality suspension system will allow you to sit on a speed generally about 60-65 k/ph to float across the tops of the corragations.
Secondly Tyres, a good quality tyre on a medium to large 4x4 (Prado to Patrol) loaded you can deflate tyre to 25-PSI this allows more flex which smoothes the ride and reduces the risk of punctures as the tyre will flex (mould around) the obstacle.
Umhauer's has been a name synonymous with quality automotive service in Geelong for over 80 years. The company was founded by Reginald Umhauer in 1928, a small workshop at the corner of McKillop Street and Ormand Road. It then shifted to Sydney Parade and later moved to the Corner of Minerva Road and Autumn Street, Manifold Heights.
His son Robert followed, becoming an apprentice mechanic at the business in 1957.
The company now has a third generation of Umhauer's. Bob and Jan's daughter Leza and son Kris.
Umhauer's now owned by Kris and Leza Umhauer moved staff, stock plant and equipment into it's current location 157 Fyans Street Geelong, a new three level premises in April 2000.
From humble beginnings servicing motor vehicles, UMHAUER'S now service a wide and growing industry of Solar & Power Solutions, Touring & Camping, Towing, Van, Ute & 4WD accessories.
Hence the Company slogan - It all Starts at Umhauers.
