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

Having trouble getting your engine to start? Have you ever felt like the car needs to have a few more tries before it actually runs? It is always bad timing; but why exactly is your car failing to run?   What does the engine actually do? The engine is a key...
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 does the engine exhaust blow blue smoke?  If you have noticed blue smoke coming out of your exhaust, your car is experiencing a problem that needs attention. Regardless of the cause, blue smoke is always a signal that your car is burning oil. The reason this...
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...