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

Have you failed your Warrant of Fitness (WOF)?In New Zealand, all cars must legally show a valid Warrant of Fitness “WOF” label on the windscreen. Failure to show a WOF label can result in a fine. A failed Warrant of Fitness can be stressful as it means that you...
Tie Rod End – Removal & Replacement

Tie Rod End – Removal & Replacement

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...
Car Coil Springs – Inspection & Replacement

Car Coil Springs – Inspection & Replacement

So, What Exactly Do Coil Springs Do? Alright, let’s get down to brass tacks. Coil springs – or suspension springs – are sort of the unsung heroes under your car. They work along with your shock absorbers and struts, basically making your ride a whole lot smoother. Got...
Car Heater not Working – Inspection & Repair

Car Heater not Working – Inspection & Repair

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...