Power Window Motor Regulators – What’s the Story? Alright, most cars we see around Hamilton, whether you’re driving a Toyota Corolla, a Nissan X-Trail, or even a Skoda Octavia, come with electric windows these days. Gone are the days of cranking them by hand (unless...
What’s a Wiper Blade Control Switch? Alright, let’s keep this simple. That wiper blade control switch is the wee lever or knob right by your steering wheel. It’s what lets you adjust your wiper blades – how fast they flick back and forth, what interval they’re on, and...
What is Limp Mode? Alright, so you’ve rocked up to the workshop wondering why your Nissan X-Trail suddenly feels like it’s crawling through bumper-to-bumper traffic on Ulster Street, even though you’re putting your foot down. Chances are, your car’s gone into limp...
What’s a Start-Stop System, Anyway? If you’ve been sitting at the lights on Te Rapa Road or in bumper-to-bumper on Peachgrove Road, maybe you’ve noticed your engine seems to go quiet, then fires up again just as you’re ready to hit the gas. That’s your start-stop...
What’s the story with Engine Car Computers (ECUs)? Alright, so you’ve probably heard someone at the pub or at a car service in Hamilton mention the “car computer” or ECU. Might sound a bit flash, but really, it’s just the brain of your car. We get heaps of questions...
