Brakes

5 DIY Maintenance & Repair Tips in Hamilton

5 DIY Maintenance & Repair Tips in Hamilton

If you’re driving around Hamilton – whether it’s crawling through the SH1 traffic near Te Rapa, dodging potholes out Rototuna way, or heading out for a day trip to Cambridge or Ngaruawahia – you want your car in top nick. I reckon plenty of us Kiwis...
5 Essential Vehicle Safety Checks in Hamilton

5 Essential Vehicle Safety Checks in Hamilton

Ever wondered what really goes on in those regular car safety checks, apart from ticking boxes for your WOF in Hamilton? You’d be surprised how much difference it makes to stay on top of the basics, especially with all the stop-start at the lights on Victoria Street,...
10 WOF Preparation Steps for Hamilton Cars

10 WOF Preparation Steps for Hamilton Cars

Getting your car ready for a WOF in Hamilton? It can be a bit of a mission, right? Between River Road potholes and those stop-start drives along Te Rapa Straight, it’s easy for even the best-kept Mazda, Peugeot, or Honda to end up with a few gremlins under the bonnet....
Brake Corrosion / Rust – Inspection & Repairs in Hamilton

Brake Corrosion / Rust – Inspection & Repairs in Hamilton

So, what actually is brake corrosion? A corroded brake caliper Alright, so you’re in The Tron or maybe just come down from Ngaruawahia or Cambridge, and you start hearing a weird noise from your car’s brakes. Happens all the time – especially after we’ve had those...
Brake Backing Plate Inspection & Replacement in Hamilton

Brake Backing Plate Inspection & Replacement in Hamilton

What’s a Brake Backing Plate, and Why Should I Care? Right, you know that feeling when you’re cruising along Peachgrove Road or tackling the roundabouts out by Rototuna, and you stomp on the brakes? There’s a whole lot of clever stuff going on behind the wheels – and...
Break (Brake) Part Services and Replacement Hamilton

Break (Brake) Part Services and Replacement Hamilton

If you’ve ever found yourself crawling down Ulster Street in peak hour, or dodging potholes on Mahoe Street in Te Awamutu, you’ll know just how important your brakes are. With all the stop-start traffic, roundabouts in Chartwell, and the random downpours or fog in...