What’s a tie rod end, and why should you care? Ever had your steering feel a bit off, maybe a little loose or unresponsive? That could be your tie rod end calling it quits. Tie rod ends are one of those unsung heroes in every car, from the trusty Corolla to those...
How your car heater actually works (no jargon, just the basics) A heater core Right, so you fire up your car tidy early on a foggy morning in Hamilton — maybe you’re heading across the Fairfield Bridge or braving all the stop-start at Five Cross Roads. You crank...
What’s engine reconditioning, really? Right, so you’ve probably heard someone talking about “reconditioning an engine” and wondered what it actually means. Here in Hamilton, with stop-start traffic on things like Wairere Drive or Te Rapa Straight, engines are always...
Why Won’t My Car Start? What’s Actually Going On? Alright, let’s break it down. We see this heaps – you jump in the car after work in Dinsdale or drop the kids off at Rototuna Primary, flick the key, and get nothing. No clicks, maybe just some lights on the dash if...
