Parts and Services
So, what’s a radiator (cooling) fan and why do you need it? Alright, here’s the story – your radiator is filled with coolant, a liquid that runs through your engine, soaks up all that excess heat, then heads back to the radiator to dump that heat out. Now, getting rid...
Need Your Car Seats Repaired or Replaced in Hamilton? Let’s be honest, the state of your car seats and seatbelts can make a real difference to both how comfy and how safe your drive is. Whether you’re crawling through Te Rapa traffic in winter or bumping along the...
So, What’s a Radiator Recore Anyway? Had a few Hamilton drivers ask, “do I really need a new radiator, or can you fix this one?” Pretty common round here, especially after a few years doing the daily slog out past Rototuna, or ducking between Hamilton East and...
What’s an exhaust manifold, and why should you care? A typical exhaust manifold So, got questions about the exhaust manifold? No worries, that’s a real common one in the workshop — especially after your car’s been doing the rounds on roads like Te Rapa Straight or...
So, what’s a turbocharger then? Alright, so let’s have a quick chat about turbos. You probably know they give your car a bit more punch, but here’s the guts of it. A turbocharger is a bit like a set of lungs for your engine – it forces in extra air so your car gets a...
What does a radiator overflow tank actually do? Alright, so you’ve popped the bonnet after a run around Te Rapa Straight or hit a few potholes out in Rototuna, and you’re staring at that odd plastic bottle near your radiator. That’s your radiator overflow tank, or...