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What do strut mounts do? In a vehicle, a strut is a shock absorber that contains both a coil spring and a top mount, known as the strut mount. The strut mount is the component that connects the strut to the vehicle’s body. A lot of the time, you can find the...
What causes your Honda vehicle’s transmission to shudder? As you accelerate from a complete stop, you may notice an obvious shudder or shake in your Honda transmission, which can be felt throughout your vehicle. This is generally referred to as a Honda...
What is a CVT transmission? A continuously variable transmission (also known as a shiftless transmission) is a type of transmission system that seamlessly shifts through gears. These shifts are done automatically using a variety of factors such as vehicle speed,...
Have you failed your WOF due to seat belt fraying? Over 40,000 vehicle fail their Warrant of Fitness each year in New Zealand due to fraying of the seatbelt. This is when the material becomes weakened or loose, resulting in reduced effectiveness in a crash or...
What do brake shoes do? The brake shoes are important parts of a drum braking system which help your car to slow down when the brake pedal is applied. The brake shoe is covered in a lining, which is glued to the shoe. When the brakes are applied, the brake lining is...
Why is your car’s brake pedal hard? Does your car’s brake pedal require more force to push? A hard, stiff or stubborn brake pedal generally relates to a problem with one of several components in your braking system. The main reason a hard brake pedal...
