What happens if you put petrol in a diesel car in Hamilton? Right, so you’re just about to shoot through to Morrinsville for the weekend, or maybe heading out to catch a mate in Cambridge, you stop for a quick fill on Peachgrove Road, and—bugger!—you accidentally put...
Fuel leaks – what’s really going on? Had a whiff of petrol inside the car lately? Or maybe you’ve spotted a dodgy puddle underneath after coming back from a run to The Base or a day out in Cambridge or Ngaruawahia? Fuel leaks are more common than you’d think,...
What’s the Intake Manifold, Anyway? Alright, picture this: you’ve just turned onto Peachgrove Road, heading into the morning Hamilton traffic. Under the bonnet, your engine is busy sucking in air and mixing it with fuel so you can actually get up and go. The bit...
What’s an oil pan or sump gasket anyway? Alright, if you drive around Hamilton — whether it’s down Te Rapa Road, across the bridges to Chartwell, or dodging those potholes out Pukete way — you’re probably soaking up all sorts of bumps and ruts. That’s where little...
What’s Electronic Stability Control? (And Why Hamilton Drivers Need It!) Alright, so you’ve probably seen that squiggly car light pop up on your dash, maybe while you’re taking a corner a bit sharpish on Peachgrove Road or hitting a greasy patch by The Base after a...
