Parts and Services

Single Mass vs Dual Mass Flywheel Hamilton

Single Mass vs Dual Mass Flywheel Hamilton

Dual Mass vs Single Mass Flywheels – What You Need to Know (Hamilton Edition) If you’ve ever been in the middle of Te Rapa Road, waiting at the lights near The Base, and felt your car shudder as you take off, there’s a good chance it’s something to do with the...
Timing Belt vs Timing Chain Hamilton

Timing Belt vs Timing Chain Hamilton

Timing Belt vs Timing Chain in Hamilton: What’s the Real Difference? So you’ve probably heard your mechanic or someone down at the pub mention timing belts and timing chains before—but what’s the actual difference, and why does it matter for your average driver around...
Regenerative Braking System Prius Diagnostics & Services Hamilton

Regenerative Braking System Prius Diagnostics & Services Hamilton

What is regenerative braking? If you’ve been driving round Hamilton in a Prius, Nissan Leaf, or even a Lexus CT, you’ve probably heard about regenerative braking. But what actually is it? Well, it’s a pretty clever system in hybrids and electric cars. Instead of just...
Electric Steering Rack Hamilton

Electric Steering Rack Hamilton

Thinking about electric steering racks? You’re not the only one – heaps of newer cars in Hamilton and the Waikato are turning up in the workshop with these these days. If you’ve bought a new car since about 2020 or you’re running something that’s under 5 years old –...
Overdrive Services & Replacement Hamilton

Overdrive Services & Replacement Hamilton

What’s Overdrive, Anyway? If you’ve ever looked at your gear shifter and wondered what that O/D button does, you’re not alone. Overdrive is basically an extra gear in your car’s transmission designed to make things easier for your engine when you’re cruising along,...
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...