Exhaust

3 Steps to Diagnose Car Exhaust Problems

3 Steps to Diagnose Car Exhaust Problems

Step 1: Have a Proper Look Underneath for DamageRight, let’s start with the basics. If you reckon you’ve got an exhaust problem, it pays to get down and actually eyeball the system. This is something we see pretty much every week at the workshop. Whether you drive a...
5 Diesel Performance Boosting Strategies

5 Diesel Performance Boosting Strategies

Diesel engines are awesome for grunt and reliability – but like anything, they need a bit of love to keep ’em running sweet. Whether you’re cruising up and down Te Rapa Road, crawling through peak-hour on Kahikatea Drive, or bouncing over potholes out Ruakura way,...
Sulphur Smell From Car Exhaust Hamilton

Sulphur Smell From Car Exhaust Hamilton

If you’ve been cruising down Ulster Street or crawling through those annoying Te Rapa traffic lights and suddenly notice a strong whiff of sulphur (yeah, like rotten eggs) coming from your exhaust, it’s not just your nose playing tricks on you. That pong is actually...
Exhaust Mount Replacement Service in Hamilton

Exhaust Mount Replacement Service in Hamilton

What’s an Exhaust Mount, and Why Do They Matter? Alright, so you’re cruising around Hamilton—let’s say you’re ducking down Victoria Street or bouncing over the speed bumps in Rototuna—and your trusty Honda Jazz or maybe even your Isuzu Bighorn’s making a funny...
Exhaust Emissions – Causes & Failed WOF

Exhaust Emissions – Causes & Failed WOF

Has your car failed its Warrant of Fitness for exhaust emissions? When petrol is burnt inside your car’s engine, emissions are released from the exhaust pipe. To reduce emissions and comply with standards, devices such as catalytic converters are used to reduce...
When to Replace your Car’s Catalytic Converter

When to Replace your Car’s Catalytic Converter

About the catalytic converter: Located between the exhaust manifold and the tailpipe, the catalytic converter is an exhaust component that helps to reduce your car’s emissions. As exhaust emissions flow through your exhaust system, the catalytic converter...