Exhaust

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...
Symptoms of Car Exhaust Damage

Symptoms of Car Exhaust Damage

All about your exhaust system If you’ve ever wondered why your car suddenly sounds like a boy racer tearing down Victoria Street, or there’s a weird smell hanging round after you’ve been driving up to Rototuna, your exhaust might be telling you something. Every car...
Air Injection Hose – Replacement Service in Hamilton

Air Injection Hose – Replacement Service in Hamilton

What’s the air injection hose all about? So, you’ve been told you might need a new air injection hose, and you’re wondering what on earth that actually does. Don’t worry, you’re not alone. We get this question from all sorts of folks – maybe you’re driving anything...
Exhaust Air Pump – Replacement Service in Hamilton

Exhaust Air Pump – Replacement Service in Hamilton

What’s an Exhaust Air Pump, Anyway? Been told you need a new exhaust air pump and scratching your head, wondering what the heck that is? Don’t worry, you’re not the first person in Hamilton confused by this one. Let’s break it down. The exhaust air pump (also called a...
Exhaust Flex Pipe / Flexi Joints – Repair & Replace in Hamilton

Exhaust Flex Pipe / Flexi Joints – Repair & Replace in Hamilton

What’s an Exhaust Flex Pipe, Anyway? An old, damaged flex pipe (left) next to a fresh new one (right). Had someone ask the other day in our workshop, “What on earth’s a flex pipe and why do I need it?” Too easy – basically, it’s a chunky bit of braided steel down your...