Engine Diagnostics

Detecting EV Battery Issues

Detecting EV Battery Issues

These days, more and more people are driving EVs and hybrids around Hamilton, we see a steady stream of Nissan Leafs, Toyota Aquas, and even a few BYDs and MGs come through the workshop. And while they’re great for zipping around town and keeping fuel costs low, the...
5 Tips to Increase Car Engine Performance

5 Tips to Increase Car Engine Performance

1. Regular Oil ChangesRight, let’s get stuck in. First thing — oil changes. Can’t overstate how important this is, honestly. We get all sorts through the workshop, from folks in Morrinsville commuting down State Highway 26 to tradies doing daily runs out Te Rapa...
Engine Turns Over Slowly Hamilton

Engine Turns Over Slowly Hamilton

Engine turning over a bit slow lately? Happens a lot here in Hamilton. You jump in your Toyota Corolla or maybe your old Mazda Demio before shooting up River Road, and suddenly you’re sitting there, turning the key—engine groans but won’t fire up straight away. Bit of...
Engine Hard Starting Hamilton 

Engine Hard Starting Hamilton 

Why is your engine hard to start?  If you have experienced a car engine that is hard to start, you know it can be quite bothersome. While it is usually not a matter of life and death when it occurs, ignoring it can lead to bigger issues in your vehicle, which racks up...
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...
Car Engine Running Too Rich Repairs in Hamilton

Car Engine Running Too Rich Repairs in Hamilton

What is a rich air/fuel ratio? Inside your car’s engine, air and fuel are mixed together. The mixture is then ignited via the spark plugs to provide your car with the energy needed to drive. In order for your car’s engine to run optimally, it must be...