Parts and Services
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...
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...
What’s an engine flywheel and why should you care? A diagram of the different components in a clutch Alright, so a few times a week we get asked, “What even is a flywheel?” If you’re not sure, don’t worry, you’re definitely not alone. In pretty much every manual car...
About the Clutch – What’s Actually Going On? If you’re driving a manual around Hamilton – say, anything from an old Toyota Corolla to a slick little Suzuki Swift – you’ve got a clutch at work every time you change gear. Pretty simple bit of kit at heart, but crucial....
So, What’s an Alternator Diode? The alternator’s rectifier assembly If you’ve ever broken down halfway down Peachgrove Road on a soggy Hamilton morning, you’ll know how important your charging system is. At the heart of it? The alternator, doing the big mahi to keep...
Why’s the alternator such a big deal? So you’re cruising down Te Rapa Road, maybe heading out to Rototuna, when your car suddenly starts playing up—dash lights flickering, maybe engine sounding a bit sour. Classic sign your alternator could be out to lunch. In plain...
