Airbags

7 Benefits of an Airbag (SRS) Scan Hamilton

7 Benefits of an Airbag (SRS) Scan Hamilton

Ensuring your airbags are all good isn’t just ticking a box for the WOF – it could genuinely save your life, especially with the way Hamilton traffic’s going these days. If you’re cruising down Te Rapa Road, dodging potholes in Nawton or stopping-and-starting round...
7 Airbag Check Strategies for WOF in Hamilton

7 Airbag Check Strategies for WOF in Hamilton

If you’re getting sorted for your next WOF in Hamilton, it’s easy to forget about your airbags. You don’t really notice them in the day-to-day, but trust me, you’ll want them working if something messy happens. Between all the stop-start along Te Rapa Straight, the...
Car Air Bag Clock Springs Hamilton

Car Air Bag Clock Springs Hamilton

So, what’s an airbag clock spring? If you’ve ever come in for a WOF in Hamilton and had the airbag light pop up on the dash, or your steering wheel buttons start acting strange, you’re probably dealing with a dodgy airbag clock spring. A lot of folks don’t even know...
New Car Yaw Rate Sensor in Hamilton

New Car Yaw Rate Sensor in Hamilton

What’s a car yaw rate sensor, and why should you care? Had a few folks come in lately, asking what the yaw rate sensor is after seeing some light pop up on the dash, so here’s the lowdown. Yaw rate sensors – you’ll find these in most modern cars, whether it’s a Toyota...
Airbag Diagnostics & Replacement in Hamilton

Airbag Diagnostics & Replacement in Hamilton

How do airbags actually work? Right, so let’s break it down – airbags aren’t just another bit of hi-tech fluff in your car, they’re actually a proper lifesaver, especially with how often Hamilton drivers cop a surprise from a pothole on Peachgrove Road, or a kangaroo...
The Takata Airbag Recall – Is My Car Affected?

The Takata Airbag Recall – Is My Car Affected?

What’s the deal with the Takata airbag recall? Alright, so you’ve probably heard a bit about this big Takata airbag carry-on. Long story short, the NZ government made a compulsory recall – could affect up to 50,000 cars driving around in NZ, including heaps in...