Leaking Rocker Cover Gasket – Inspection & Replacement Hamilton

Leaking Rocker Cover Gasket – Inspection & Replacement Hamilton

So, What’s a Rocker Cover Gasket Anyway? Alright, if you’ve ever popped your bonnet here in Hamilton (maybe stuck in traffic on Victoria Street or waiting at the lights on Te Rapa Road), you’ve probably seen the top of your engine. Sitting right on top is the rocker...
Tie Rod End – Removal & Replacement

Tie Rod End – Removal & Replacement

What’s a tie rod end, and why should you care? Ever had your steering feel a bit off, maybe a little loose or unresponsive? That could be your tie rod end calling it quits. Tie rod ends are one of those unsung heroes in every car, from the trusty Corolla to those...
Car Stuck in Park Gear- Inspection, Replacement & Adjustment

Car Stuck in Park Gear- Inspection, Replacement & Adjustment

Why’s My Car Stuck in Park? If you ever jumped into your Honda CR-V outside The Base, or your Mazda Demio after a school run through Nawton, and found the shifter just won’t budge from park, you’re not alone. Happens on all sorts of cars in Hamilton, from tricked-out...
Car Engine Oil Filters Hamilton

Car Engine Oil Filters Hamilton

What’s The Deal With Engine Oil Filters? Alright, so you’re cruising down Te Rapa Road, or dealing with that stop/start traffic on Peachgrove Road, and your car’s purring away — ever think about what’s happening under the bonnet? Over time, your engine oil gets...
Clutch Plate/Disc Inspection & Replacement

Clutch Plate/Disc Inspection & Replacement

What’s that clutch plate/disc actually doing in your car? If you drive a manual, the clutch plate (often called the clutch disc) is one of those parts you never really see, but you’ll definitely notice when it’s playing up. It’s sandwiched in between your flywheel and...
Clutch Thrust/Release Bearing – Inspection & Replacement

Clutch Thrust/Release Bearing – Inspection & Replacement

What’s a Clutch Thrust (Release) Bearing, Anyway? If you’ve ever had trouble shifting gears, or wondered what that weird grinding noise is when you press your clutch pedal — you’re probably dealing with something called the clutch thrust bearing (or clutch release...