Parts and Services
What’s a Cambelt and Why Should You Care? Righto, let’s talk cambelts. If you’re cruising up Te Rapa Rd, pulling into The Base, or just nipping over to Cambridge for a coffee, your car’s cambelt is always hard at work. It’s one of those parts you never see, but it’s...
Brake pedal sinking to the floor? Here’s what’s really going on Brake fluid leaks can knock out your pedal feel. If you reckon you’re leaking fluid, check under the car and around the tyres for any wet patches. Had a moment where you stomped on the brake pedal at the...
Why’s Your Car Taking Longer to Stop? Improve your stopping distance to prevent accidents from occurring, Had a few close calls at the lights on Te Rapa Straight? Or maybe you’ve noticed the Corolla’s taking an extra few metres to pull up by Pak’nSave on Mill St....
What does an EGR Valve Position (EVP) Sensor do? Right, so heaps of cars rolling around Hamilton these days have something called an EGR Valve Position sensor. Had a few customers ask what it actually does. Basically, that little sensor is part of your car’s Exhaust...
What does the air temperature sensor do? Air is essential to the operation of your car’s engine. Inside the engine, it is mixed with fuel and ignited. This provides your engine with the necessary power to operate. The intake air temperature sensor (or IAT...
How do power wing mirrors work? A power / electric mirror is a mirror that can be electrically adjusted from inside your car. In most cars with power mirrors, each mirror has two small motors. One motor moves the mirror vertically whereas the other moves it...
