The Takata Airbag Recall – Is My Car Affected?

The Takata Airbag Recall – Is My Car Affected?

What’s the deal with the Takata airbag recall? Alright, so you’ve probably heard a bit about this big Takata airbag carry-on. Long story short, the NZ government made a compulsory recall – could affect up to 50,000 cars driving around in NZ, including heaps in...
Driveshaft Inspection & Part Replacement

Driveshaft Inspection & Part Replacement

So, what actually is a driveshaft? Right, let’s keep it simple. Driveshaft’s the long metal tube underneath your car that spins around as you drive, transferring power from your gearbox to your wheels (or axle, on some). Without it, your car’s going nowhere...
Radiator Flush Service in Hamilton

Radiator Flush Service in Hamilton

So, what does your radiator actually do? Alright, ever wondered why your car just keeps chugging along through stop-start Hillcrest traffic and those random slow-downs on Peachgrove Road in summer, without boiling over? That’s mostly thanks to your radiator. Under the...
Leaking Rocker Cover Gasket – Inspection & Replacement Hamilton

Leaking Rocker Cover Gasket – Inspection & Replacement Hamilton

So, What’s a Rocker Cover Gasket Anyway? Alright, if you’ve ever popped your bonnet here in Hamilton (maybe stuck in traffic on Victoria Street or waiting at the lights on Te Rapa Road), you’ve probably seen the top of your engine. Sitting right on top is the rocker...
Failed Warrant of Fitness (WOF) Repair Services in Hamilton

Failed Warrant of Fitness (WOF) Repair Services in Hamilton

Failed your Warrant of Fitness (WOF)? In New Zealand, every car on the road needs a current Warrant of Fitness. A failed WOF can be stressful — your car isn’t legal to drive as normal until the failed items are fixed, and you’ve got a 28-day window to get...