Engine Exhaust Blows Blue Smoke Hamilton

Engine Exhaust Blows Blue Smoke Hamilton

Why’s My Engine Blowing Blue Smoke? Noticed a puff of blue smoke slipping out the back of your Mazda 6 or that Honda Fit on a cold morning heading down Peachgrove Road? Maybe even after you’ve just cranked it up in the driveway out in Tamahere or Chartwell? Blue smoke...
Burning smell from engine Hamilton

Burning smell from engine Hamilton

If there are strange burning smells coming from your engine, then it is a good indication that something is wrong and will need to be fixed. Leaving it up to chance in the hope that it comes right may result in long term damage and costly repairs and in some cases...
Bad smell from car heater Hamilton

Bad smell from car heater Hamilton

If there’s a weird pong drifting out of your car heater, it’s usually the start of some mechanical mischief brewing under the bonnet. We’ve seen our fair share here in Hamilton, from Taupiri to Cambridge, and it’s one of those problems you don’t want to...
New car repairs outside dealership Hamilton

New car repairs outside dealership Hamilton

Got yourself a new(ish) set of wheels, but you’re not keen on paying those dealership prices for the odd repair or car service? Honestly, you’re not the only one. We see plenty of folk rolling in from Dinsdale, Hillcrest, Rototuna, and out in places like Cambridge or...
Dealership pricing versus normal mechanics Hamilton

Dealership pricing versus normal mechanics Hamilton

Alright, so you’re probably wondering: should you get your car serviced at a big-name dealership, or pop round to your local mechanic here in Hamilton? You’re not alone – we get this question all the time. Whether you’re running the kids down Peachgrove Road in a...