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New Car Engine Manifold Temperature Sensors in Hamilton

New Car Engine Manifold Temperature Sensors in Hamilton

What’s a Manifold Temperature Sensor, and Why Should You Care? Alright, so you’ve got your engine, right? But wedged in there is something called a manifold temperature sensor. That wee gizmo sits tucked in the intake manifold, quietly measuring the temperature of the...
New Car Yaw Rate Sensor in Hamilton

New Car Yaw Rate Sensor in Hamilton

What’s a car yaw rate sensor, and why should you care? Had a few folks come in lately, asking what the yaw rate sensor is after seeing some light pop up on the dash, so here’s the lowdown. Yaw rate sensors – you’ll find these in most modern cars, whether it’s a Toyota...
New Tyre Pressure Sensors & TPMS Replacement in Hamilton

New Tyre Pressure Sensors & TPMS Replacement in Hamilton

What’s a Tyre Pressure Monitoring System Anyway? The TPMS warning light. Had that little horseshoe-shaped light pop up on your dash when you’re cruising along Te Rapa Road or hitting the speed bumps round Hillcrest? That’s your Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)...
New Car Power Steering Pressure Hose in Hamilton

New Car Power Steering Pressure Hose in Hamilton

What’s a Power Steering Pressure Hose, Anyway? Alright, let’s break this down. Had a few folk pull up to the shop lately with questions about what exactly a power steering pressure hose does. Basically, this hose is the bit that helps you steer without making it a...
New	Car Steering Column – Replacement in Hamilton

New Car Steering Column – Replacement in Hamilton

About Your Car’s Steering Column – Real Talk for Hamilton Drivers If you’ve ever wondered what all the bits behind your steering wheel actually do, the steering column is a biggie. It’s that main shaft running from the back of the steering wheel down to the rack and...
New Car Stabiliser / Sway Bar Links in Hamilton

New Car Stabiliser / Sway Bar Links in Hamilton

What are stabiliser bars and links? Car body roll occurs when high levels of force are placed on one side of the vehicle. When roll occurs, more weight is placed on the outside of the tyres and less weight on the inside of the tyres. This results in reduced...