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What’s the accelerator / throttle cable, anyway? Alright, let’s keep this simple. The accelerator cable (you might also hear it called the throttle cable) is basically what connects your foot to your car’s engine. You push the gas pedal, that cable tugs things open...
What does it mean when the oil light comes on? Alright, so you’re cruising along Te Rapa Road or maybe weaving past the speed bumps in Rototuna, and suddenly that oil warning light pops up on the dash. It’s never a good feeling. That light’s basically telling you...
Why Car Mirrors Matter in Everyday Hamilton Driving Right, seen your reflection lately? Your car sure needs to! Out here in Hamilton, with all the roundabouts on Te Rapa Road, rat-runs through Nawton and potholes popping up between Cambridge and Glenview, having...
So, what actually is a Body Control Module (BCM)? Alright, you know how cars have got more gadgets than ever these days? Loads of that’s thanks to a little computer called the Body Control Module, or BCM for short. It usually sits tucked in behind your dash or...
Why changing your engine drive belt matters A torn drive belt, due for replacement. If you’ve ever lifted the bonnet, you’ve probably seen that big rubber belt running around a few pulleys. That’s your drive belt — sometimes it gets called a serpentine belt, v-belt,...
How Car Exhausts Really Work (and Why It Matters in Hamilton) So you’ve noticed something off with your car’s exhaust and you’re keen to know what’s going on? No worries. Whether you’re stuck in Te Rapa Road traffic, bouncing over potholes in St Andrews, or doing the...
